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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Got to Know the Woman
The Beach Boys Lyrics
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She just blew my mind
My heart was a-pumpin'
I mean all the way home
Got to know the woman
Whoa I got to know the woman
I love the way you move
(You know you make me make me feel like a man)
Love the way you're lookin'
You look like you like it, too
(You know you look like you like it, too)
Got to know the woman
(Mama mama mama mama oom mow mow)
Got to know the woman
(Mama mama mama mama oom mow mow)
(Got to know the woman)
(Mama mama mama mama oom mow mow)
Oh
(Got to know the woman)
(Mama mama mama mama oom mow mow)
(Got to got to got to got to know the woman)
(Mama mama mama mama oom mow mow)
(Got to know the woman)
(Mama mama mama mama oom mow mow)
(Got to got to got to got to know the woman
(Mama mama mama mama oom mow mow)
If you feel the feel I feel
Haha you dig the feel of me
(You know you look like you dig feelin' me)
Love the way you feel dear
Ah, you make a make a man out of me
(You make you make a man out of me)
Come on
Come on come on and do the chicken
I mean ah ha ha ha ha ha
Baby, I'm gonna tell you somethin' right now
You got so much soul you blow my mind
Oh baby
There's just one thing I want to say
(Got to know the woman)
(Mama mama mama mama oom mow mow)
Oh
(Got to know the woman)
(Mama mama mama mama oom mow mow)
(Got to know the woman)
(Mama mama mama mama oom mow mow)
(Got to know the woman)
(Mama mama mama mama oom mow mow)
(Got to got to got to got to know the woman
(Mama mama mama mama oom mow mow)
(Got to know the woman)
(Mama mama mama mama oom mow mow)
(Got to got to got to got to know the woman
(Mama mama mama mama oom mow mow)
(Got to know the woman)
(Mama mama mama mama oom mow mow)
(Got to know the woman)
(Mama mama mama mama oom mow mow)
(Oh yeah! Yeah!)
The lyrics to The Beach Boys's song Got to Know the Woman describe the singer's chance encounter with a woman who captured his attention and fascination. He is taken aback by her physical and emotional presence, describing how his heart was racing all the way home after meeting her. He loves the way she moves and looks, and feels that she makes him feel like a "man." The chorus repeats the line "Got to know the woman" several times, emphasizing the singer's desire to learn more about this mysterious woman. The song also features a call-and-response section where the Beach Boys join together to chant the phrase "Mama mama mama mama oom mow mow" in rhythm with the music. The song concludes with the singer expressing his admiration for the woman's soul and how much she blows his mind.
Overall, the lyrics to Got to Know the Woman are fairly straightforward and center around the singer's initial attraction to the woman he meets. The song captures the feeling of falling in love at first sight and being captivated by someone's presence. It is a lighthearted and fun song that showcases the Beach Boys' signature harmonies and catchy melodies.
Line by Line Meaning
I just met a woman on my way home
Encountered a woman on my path home
She just blew my mind
Her actions or appearance have greatly impressed me
My heart was a-pumpin'
My pulse was racing due to my strong attraction to her
I mean all the way home
I continued to think of her and feel her impact on me throughout my journey
Got to know the woman
I must learn more about this intriguing woman
Whoa I got to know the woman
I am determined to uncover all there is to know about her
I love the way you move
I admire the way you carry yourself or dance
You make-a make me feel like a man
You boost my confidence and make me feel masculine
(You know you make me make me feel like a man)
I am emphasizing how strongly her actions make me feel manly
Love the way you're lookin'
I find you physically attractive
You look like you like it, too
I interpret your expression as indicating that you enjoy my attention
(You know you look like you like it, too)
I feel confident in my assumption that you are reciprocating my interest
If you feel the feel I feel
If you are experiencing the same sensations as me
Haha you dig the feel of me
You understand and enjoy the similar sensations or emotions I am experiencing
(You know you look like you dig feelin' me)
I believe you are enjoying the same sensations as me and I want to express my fondness for you
Love the way you feel dear
I find your touch or presence pleasing
Ah, you make a make a man out of me
Your influence over me is so strong that it helps me become more confident or assertive
(You make you make a man out of me)
I am emphasizing how much I am affected by you and how much you change me
Come on
I am urging you to do something
Come on come on and do the chicken
I am asking you to dance the chicken along with me
I mean ah ha ha ha ha ha
I am laughing and may be slightly nervous or giddy in your presence
Baby, I'm gonna tell you somethin' right now
I want to express something important to you
You got so much soul you blow my mind
Your personality or character impresses and overwhelms me
Oh baby
I am expressing affection for you
There's just one thing I want to say
I have an important message for you
(Oh yeah! Yeah!)
I am expressing enthusiasm and agreement with myself or others
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dennis Wilson
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Philip Kassabian
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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
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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