Surfin' Safari
The Beach Boys Lyrics


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Let's go surfin' now
Everybody's learning how
Come on and safari with me
Come on and safari with

Early in the morning we'll be startin' out
Some honeys will be bake in the scene
I loaded up my Woody with our boards on top
And I put on a faded blue jeans ('cause we are)

Come on (surfin') baby wait and see (surfin' safari)
Yes I'm gonna (surfin') take you surfin' (surfin' safari) with me
Come along (surfin') baby wait and see (surfin' safari)
Yes I'm gonna (surfin') take you surfin' (surfin' safari) with me

Let's go surfin' now
Everybody's learning how
Come on and safari with me
(Come on and safari with)

At Huntington and Malibu
They're shooting the pier
At Rincon they're walking the nose
We're going on safari to the islands this year
So if you're coming get ready to go (we're gonna go)

Come on (surfin') baby wait and see (surfin' safari)
Yes I'm gonna (surfin') take you surfin' (surfin' safari) with me
Come along (surfin') baby wait and see (surfin' safari)
Yes I'm gonna (surfin') take you surfin' (surfin' safari) with me

Let's go surfin' now
Everybody's learning how
Come on and safari with me
(Come on and safari with)

Well, surfin' is big in Sunset-Beach
They do it in South Africa too
They all getting stoked on the surfin' craves
From Hawaii to the shores of Perus (go down let's come)

Come on (surfin') baby wait and see (surfin' safari)
Yes I'm gonna (surfin') take you surfin' (surfin' safari) with me
Come along (surfin') baby wait and see (surfin' safari)
Yes I'm gonna (surfin') take you surfin' (surfin' safari) with me

Let's go surfin' now
Everybody's learning how
Come on and safari with me
(Come on and safari with)





Surfin' safari

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Beach Boys' song Surfin' Safari describe the excitement of the surfing culture in California during the early 1960s. The first verse sets the scene for a day of adventure: "Early in the morning we'll be startin' out. Some honeys will be bakin' in the sun. We're gonna take our woody and surfboard and head out. Sing it with me!" The chorus invites listeners to join in on the fun: “Let's go surfing now, everybody's learning how. Come on and safari with me.”


The song also references specific surfing locations, such as Huntington, Malibu, Rincon, and even international destinations like South Africa and Peru. The lyrics make it clear that surfing is not just a hobby but a way of life: "Well, surfin' is the only way to fly. And surfing's gonna take over the world."


Overall, the lyrics of "Surfin' Safari" celebrate the freedom and joy that comes with riding the waves and being a part of the surfing community.


Line by Line Meaning

Let's go surfin' now
It's time to hit the waves and go surfing


Everybody's learning how
Everyone's catching on to the surfing craze


Come on and safari with me
Join me on a surfing adventure


Early in the morning we'll be startin' out
We'll be hitting the beach early in the morning


Some honeys will be bakin' in the scene
Some girls will be sunbathing on the beach


I loaded up my woody with our boards on top
I packed my station wagon with our surfboards on top


And I put on a faded blue jeans ('cause we are)
I'm changing into some comfortable clothes before we hit the waves


At Huntington and Malibu, they're shooting the pier
Huntington Beach and Malibu are famous spots for surfing through a pier


At Rincon, they're walking the nose
At Rincon Beach, surfers are showing off their skills by walking to the tip of their boards


We're going on safari to the islands this year
Our surfing adventure is taking us to some distant islands this year


So, if you're coming, get ready to go (we're gonna go)
If you're joining us, get ready for some serious surfing (we're excited to go)


Well, surfin' is big in Sunset-Beach
Sunset Beach is known for its popular surfing scene


They do it in South Africa too
Surfing is also a popular activity in South Africa


They're all getting stoked on the surfing craze
People all over the world are getting excited about surfing


From Hawaii to the shores of Peru, we'll come
Surfing is enjoyed from Hawaii to Peru, and we plan to explore it all


Surfin' safari
Our adventure will take us on a surfing safari around the world




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Written by: Brian Douglas Wilson, Michael E. Love

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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.

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What a splendid song by The Beach Boys. They really were a great band.

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One of the greatest Beach Boys songs.

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on Surf's Up

Love Good Vibrations ,God Only Knows however this is my fav Beach Boys song

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on San Miguel

It captures the mood of the place, very atmospheric

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Great version by the Beach Boys it flows

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on Break Away

Soothing

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Love the opening verses beautiful words

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