The Beach Boys are an iconic American rock band, frequently cited as one of… Read Full Bio ↴The Beach Boys are an iconic American rock band, frequently cited as one of the most influential and commercially successful groups in the history of popular music due to their intricate vocal harmonies, studio experiments, and novel approaches to pop songwriting. Rooted in doo-wop and rock and roll, their early string of vocal surf hits defined the '60s California Sound. For a period afterward, they notably delved into progressive pop styles. often combining elements from classical and jazz in innovative ways.

Formed in Hawthorne, California in 1961, the original group comprised singer-musician-composer and bandleader Brian Wilson, his brothers Carl Wilson and Dennis Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. Wilson neighbor David Marks appeared on their first four albums and was a member from 1962 to 1963 as a temporary replacement for Jardine, who had left the group to pursue a career in dentistry.

On their first few studio albums, the group primarily played surf music, but this changed after 1964 as their songs became more sophisticated and autobiographical. The 1965 album Today! particularly represented this shift in sound. Bruce Johnston joined the group that same year. Session drummer Hal Blaine is quoted: "We all studied in conservatories; we were trained musicians. We thought it was a fluke at first, but then we realized Brian was writing these incredible songs. This was not just a young kid writing about high school and surfing."

Following their most esteemed work, Pet Sounds (1966), the band became symbols of psychedelic counterculture. The highly anticipated follow-up, Smile, was left unfinished, and Brian soon relinquished his creative hold on the group. A trilogy of lo-fi releases followed: Smiley Smile (1967), Wild Honey (1967), and Friends (1968). Brian would not be credited as a primary composer for any Beach Boys album until 1977's Love You, an album on the fringe of synth-pop, new wave, and punk.

In Brian's absence, the Beach Boys still managed to release music that was regarded favorably by fans and critics despite poor sales: Sunflower (1970) and Surf's Up (1971). South African musicians Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar played and sang with the band on the next two albums: Carl & the Passions - So Tough (1972), and Holland (1973).

Many changes in both musical style and personnel have occurred in their sometimes-stormy career: Brian Wilson's mental illness and drug addiction; the deaths of Dennis Wilson in 1983 and Carl Wilson in 1998; and continuing legal battles among surviving members of the group. With the release of 1974's Endless Summer they became a more popular touring act, playing their greatest hits. They have recorded 36 Billboard Top 40 hits (including four number-one singles), have had over 100 million sales, and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.

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Da Da
The Beach Boys Lyrics

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Water water water water water water
Now now-now-now-now
Now now-now-now-now
Now now-now-now-now
Now now-now-now-now
Now now-now-now-now
Now now-now-now-now
Now now-now-now-now

Ah ah ah ah
Wa ah ah wa ah oo oo oo oo ah ah

Wa wa hoo wa
Wa wa hoo wa
Wa wa hoo wa

Wa wa hoo wa
De do pee do

Wa wa hoo wa
De do pee do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Beach Boys' song "I Love To Say Da Da" are somewhat nonsensical and appear to be more about the sound of words than any particular meaning. The repetition of "water" throughout the song seems to be a way of emphasizing the fluidity and flow of language. The use of nonsense syllables like "now-now-now-now" and "wa ah ah wa ah oo oo oo oo ah ah" adds to the playful, lighthearted tone of the song.

The phrase "da da" itself can be interpreted in different ways - it could be a reference to the Dadaist art movement of the early 20th century, which celebrated irrationality and anti-art. Alternatively, it could be a nod to the use of nonverbal vocalizations as a way of expressing excitement or joy. In any case, the lyrics of "I Love To Say Da Da" are less about conveying a specific message than they are about celebrating the sound of words and the pleasure that can be found in language itself.

Line by Line Meaning

Water water water water water water
Repetitive use of the word water, indicating the artist's heightened awareness of their surroundings, specifically the presence and importance of water.

Now now-now-now-now
An urgent call to action or a desire for immediate gratification.

Ah ah ah ah
An expression of excitement or joy.

Wa ah ah wa ah oo oo oo oo ah ah
Vocalizations used to create a playful, carefree atmosphere.

Wa wa hoo wa
Continuation of the playful, carefree atmosphere created through vocalizations.

De do pee do
Nonsensical words used to convey a lighthearted tone and add to the song's playful nature.

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Written by: BRIAN DOUGLAS WILSON, VAN DYKE PARKS

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