Radio Station Jingles
The Beach Boys Lyrics


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Wonderful K. A. Y. A.
Down by the old mill stream
Where I first met you
K. E. W. B.
You're listening to Murray the K
Down by the old mill stream
And the Beach Boy Show
Hi this is Carl Wilson and we'll see you tonight at the Beach Boys concert





Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Beach Boys's song Radio Station Jingles are essentially a mash-up of different jingles for various radio stations. Each of the "jingles" is just a few words, meant to quickly grab the listener's attention and let them know what station they're tuning in to. The first line, "Wonderful K. A. Y. A.," for example, is likely a reference to a real radio station with those call letters. The next line, "Down by the old mill stream/Where I first met you," seems to be a reference to an old folk song, possibly "Down by the Old Mill Stream." The same melody is used for the next station jingle, "K. E. W. B." Finally, we hear "You're listening to Murray the K/Down by the old mill stream/And the Beach Boy Show." Murray the K was a real-life radio DJ who played a significant role in early rock 'n' roll, and it's possible that the mention of his show in this song is a nod to his influence on the band.


Overall, the song seems to be celebrating the power of radio to bring people together and create a sense of community. The references to the old mill stream and the Beach Boys concert suggest a feeling of nostalgia and fond reminiscence for a simpler time. The jingles themselves, with their catchy tunes and memorable phrases, add to the song's upbeat and nostalgic vibe.


Line by Line Meaning

Wonderful K. A. Y. A.
Welcome to the wonderful radio station K.A.Y.A.


Down by the old mill stream
You can hear this radio station down by the old mill stream


Where I first met you
This is where we first met and listened to this radio station together


K. E. W. B.
Switch over to K.E.W.B., another great radio station


You're listening to Murray the K
You are currently listening to Murray the K, one of the best DJs on this station


Down by the old mill stream
You can still hear this radio station down by the old mill stream


And the Beach Boy Show
Stay tuned for the Beach Boy Show, coming up next on this station


Hi this is Carl Wilson and we'll see you tonight at the Beach Boys concert
This is Carl Wilson of the Beach Boys, and I hope to see you tonight at our concert




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