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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Game Two Can Play
The Beach Boys Lyrics
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It's shining so bright
A sun the clouds can't hide
Do you remember the time that you hear me say
I like to play games that two can play
Ah ha ha ha haaa
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
No more
The juke box daddies been blowin' my mind
I ain't goin' nowhere I got lots of time
I'm fat as a cow oh how'd I ever get this way
I like to play games that two can play
Ah ha ha ha haaa
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Whoa whoa whoa
Oh oh oh oh
No more
In the morning people are so happy
And that's the time when I'm a mister bussinessman
Later on I really get to goin' yeah
I get my motor runnin'
I get my legs to movin'
It's just no good unless two can play
Ah ha haaaa
I was layin' on my back
Relaxin' in the night
I played my radio
It was out of sight
Joe South was singing
"Games People Play"
And I like to play games that two can play
Ah ha ha ha haaa
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Whoa whoa whoa
Oh oh oh oh
Yeah-e-eah
Ah ha ha ha haaa
The Beach Boys' song "Game Two Can Play" is an upbeat track that captures the essence of a carefree and playful spirit. The lyrics speak of enjoying the simple pleasures of life like basking in the sun and playing games that two can enjoy. The lead singer reminisces of a time when he shared this sentiment with someone special, and the two indulged in frivolous games together.
The song then shifts towards a more introspective tone, as the singer reflects on his sedentary lifestyle and contemplates the reasons that led to his current physical state. He laments about being "fat as a cow" and wonders how he got to this point. The lyrics suggest that he is in a rut and feeling stuck, which is why he prefers to play games that two can enjoy because it brings him out of his funk. He feels energized and motivated when he is in the company of someone else. The song concludes with the singer mentioning the song "Games People Play" by Joe South, which emphasizes the idea of escapism and how people often seek distractions and entertainment to avoid confronting their problems.
Line by Line Meaning
I just looked to see the sun outside
I have just looked outside and noticed that the sun is shining
It's shining so bright
The sun is shining very brightly
A sun the clouds can't hide
The clouds are not able to cover up the sun's brightness
Do you remember the time that you hear me say
Do you recall the moment when I told you
I like to play games that two can play
I enjoy playing games that require two participants
Ah ha ha ha haaa
An expression of laughter
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Vocalization of rhythmic excitement
Whoa whoa whoa
Interjection of astonishment or surprise
No more
This is the end of something or I don't want it anymore
The juke box daddies been blowin' my mind
The jukebox's music has been impressing me
I ain't goin' nowhere I got lots of time
I have no immediate plans and plenty of free time
I'm fat as a cow oh how'd I ever get this way
I am overweight and wondering how I ended up this way
In the morning people are so happy
People tend to be happy in the morning
And that's the time when I'm a mister bussinessman
In the morning, I feel like a successful businessman
Later on I really get to goin' yeah
Later in the day, I become very active
I get my motor runnin' I get my legs to movin'
I become energized and start moving quickly
It's just no good unless two can play
The activity is not enjoyable without two participants
I was layin' on my back
I was reclining on my back
Relaxin' in the night
Enjoying relaxation during nighttime
I played my radio
I listened to music on my radio
It was out of sight
It was exceptionally good or enjoyable
Joe South was singing 'Games People Play'
Joe South's song 'Games People Play' was playing
Yeah-e-eah
An exclamation of agreement or satisfaction
Ah ha ha ha haaa
An expression of laughter
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Philip Kassabian
on Kokomo
This song is an absolute classic and I love the way that it lists all the major destinations in the Caribbean.
Philip Kassabian
on Surfin' U.S.A.
A great song by The Beach Boys hit all the major surfing destinations.
Philip Kassabian
on Catch a Wave
This song really gets you in the mood for surfing.
Philip Kassabian
on Surfer Girl
What a splendid song by The Beach Boys. They really were a great band.
Philip Kassabian
on Wouldn't It Be Nice
One of the greatest Beach Boys songs.
Les lumb
on Surf's Up
Love Good Vibrations ,God Only Knows however this is my fav Beach Boys song
Les lumb
on San Miguel
It captures the mood of the place, very atmospheric
Les lumb
on Cotton Fields (The Cotton Song) [Single Version]
Great version by the Beach Boys it flows
Les lumb
on Break Away
Soothing
Leslie Lumb
on Break Away
Love the opening verses beautiful words