Wouldn't It Be Nice
The Beach Boys [Pet Sounds] Lyrics
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Then we wouldn't have to wait so long?
And wouldn't it be nice to live together
In the kind of world where we belong?
You know it's gonna make it that much better
When we can say goodnight and stay together
In the morning when the day is new?
And after having spent the day together
Hold each other close the whole night through?
Happy times together we've been spending
I wish that every kiss was never ending
Oh, wouldn't it be nice?
Maybe if we think and wish and hope and pray
It might come true (run run ooo)
Baby, then there wouldn't be a single thing we couldn't do
We could be married (we could be married)
And then we'd be happy (and then we'd be happy)
Oh, wouldn't it be nice?
You know it seems the more we talk about it
It only makes it worse to live without it
But let's talk about it
Oh, wouldn't it be nice?
Good night, oh baby
Sleep tight, oh baby
Good night, oh baby
Sleep tight, oh baby
The Beach Boys' hit song "Wouldn't It Be Nice" from their 1966 album Pet Sounds is a classic anthem of youthful yearning and idealistic dreams. The song explores the idea of a young couple growing up too fast and experiencing the bittersweet phenomenon of waiting for their lives to truly begin. The opening lines set the stage, as the singer muses about how much easier life could be if they were older and could bypass the waiting and uncertainty of youth.
The lyrics express a desire to live together and create a life that feels like a perfect fit, where they belong. The idea of being able to say goodnight and stay together is a simple, yet poignant sentiment that captures the essence of young love. The second verse continues to explore this young love by imagining the perfect day where the couple wakes up together and spends the entire day by each other's side, soaking up every moment.
The chorus is an ode to the power of positive thinking, as the singer muses that if they think and wish and hope and pray hard enough, their dreams might actually come true. The idea that they could be married and together forever is a beautiful, romantic ideal that captures the essence of the song's message. The final lines are a sweet, gentle lullaby to the young couple, wishing them a good night's sleep and sweet dreams of a future life together.
Overall, "Wouldn't It Be Nice" is a song that captures the spirit of young love and hope for the future. Its simple yet powerful message of love and longing has resonated for generations, making it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Wouldn't it be nice if we were older
Wouldn't it be nice if we didn't have to wait to be together?
Then we wouldn't have to wait so long?
We wouldn't have to suffer being apart for so long.
And wouldn't it be nice to live together
Wouldn't it be great to live in a world where we can be together?
In the kind of world where we belong?
A world where we can express our love for one another without fear or restrictions.
You know it's gonna make it that much better
Being able to stay together will make our lives a lot more enjoyable.
When we can say goodnight and stay together
We can spend more quality time with each other when we can sleep together.
Wouldn't it be nice if we could wake up
Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could wake up next to each other every day?
In the morning when the day is new?
Starting each day together with a new beginning.
And after having spent the day together
Spending the day together is a true reflection of our love for one another.
Hold each other close the whole night through?
Cuddling each other throughout the night is a symbol of our desire to be close to each other always.
Happy times together we've been spending
The time we spend together brings us great joy, and we are grateful for every moment.
I wish that every kiss was never-ending
The feeling we experience when we kiss is one we would like to hold on to for eternity.
Oh, wouldn't it be nice?
The idea of us being together forever is a beautiful dream we want to become a reality.
Maybe if we think and wish and hope and pray
If we put our minds and hearts into it, we could make it happen.
It might come true (run run ooo)
We could make our dream a reality if we work hard enough for it.
Baby, then there wouldn't be a single thing we couldn't do
Together, we can overcome any obstacle and achieve anything we set our minds to.
We could be married (we could be married)
Marriage is the ultimate expression of our love and commitment to each other.
And then we'd be happy (and then we'd be happy)
Sharing our lives together will bring us happiness and fulfillment.
Oh, wouldn't it be nice?
The concept of us being together forever never loses its allure.
You know it seems the more we talk about it
Talking about our love only intensifies our longing and desire to be together.
It only makes it worse to live without it
Being apart from each other only causes more pain and heartache.
But let's talk about it
Despite the difficulties, we will continue to talk about our future together.
Oh, wouldn't it be nice?
The dream of us being together will never grow old.
Good night, oh baby
I will say goodnight to you, my love.
Sleep tight, oh baby
I hope you will sleep well, and I will be thinking of you.
Good night, oh baby
I will say goodnight to you, my love.
Sleep tight, oh baby
I hope you will sleep well, and I will be thinking of you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brian Wilson, Tony Asher, Michael Love
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Red Rocky
Wouldn't it be nice if we were older?
Then we wouldn't have to wait so long
And wouldn't it be nice to live together
In the kind of world where we belong?
You know it's gonna make it that much better
When we can say goodnight and stay together
Wouldn't it be nice if we could wake up
In the morning when the day is new?
And after having spent the day together
Hold each other close the whole night through
Happy times together we've been spending
I wish that every kiss was never ending
Oh, wouldn't it be nice?
Maybe if we think and wish and hope and pray
It might come true
Baby, then there wouldn't be a single thing we couldn't do
Oh, we could be married (oh, we could be married)
And then we'd be happy (and then we'd be happy)
Oh, wouldn't it be nice?
You know it seems the more we talk about it
It only makes it worse to live without it
But let's talk about it
Oh, wouldn't it be nice?
Goodnight, my baby
Sleep tight, my baby
Goodnight, my baby
Sleep tight, my baby
TOCN
Lyrics:
Wouldn't it be nice if we were older
Then we wouldn't have to wait so long
And wouldn't it be nice to live together
In the kind of world where we belong
You know its gonna make it that much better
When we can say goodnight and stay together
Wouldn't it be nice if we could wake up
In the morning when the day is new
And after having spent the day together
Hold each other close the whole night through
Happy times together we've been spending
I wish that every kiss was neverending
Wouldn't it be nice
Maybe if we think and wish and hope and pray it might come true
Baby then there wouldn't be a single thing we couldn't do
We could be married
And then we'd be happy
Wouldn't it be nice
You know it seems the more we talk about it
It only makes it worse to live without it
But lets talk about it
Wouldn't it be nice
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Wouldn't it be nice if we were older?
Then we wouldn't have to wait so long
And wouldn't it be nice to live together
In the kind of world where we belong?
You know it's gonna make it that much better
When we can say goodnight and stay together.
Wouldn't it be nice if we could wake up
In the morning when the day is new?
And after having spent the day together
Hold each other close the whole night through.
Happy times together we've been spending
I wish that every kiss was never ending
Oh, wouldn't it be nice?
Maybe if we think and wish and hope and pray
It might come true
Baby, then there wouldn't be a single thing we couldn't do
Oh, we could be married (x2)
And then we'd be happy (x2)
Oh, wouldn't it be nice?
You know it seems the more we talk about it
It only makes it worse to live without it
But let's talk about it
Oh, wouldn't it be nice?
Goodnight, my baby
Sleep tight, my baby
Goodnight, my baby
Sleep tight, my baby.
The Mind Of Ava Troop
The Beach Boys are just the Beatles but for the ocean
Michael Scott
@Juan Davila The opinion of the majority of the music industry
NERVEending45
But better then the Beatles.
C.A.M Productions
@Juan Davila Yes, it is, but why did you comment this? my guess is to give yourself approval, by making the person you are disagreeing with seem to not know their opinion is subjective
SnaggyNickel451
Beach Beatles 😂
Geeeee8
Well that and if they had all their artistic innovations prematurely cut off by hacks and eventually were ran by those hacks
Carolyn Irelan
I remember this song in 1966 riding in car,64 red chevy. With my boyfriend. I loved Beach Boys.We married in 68.We had two sons.Married 10 years.Divorced in 78.Life was difficult but we remained friends. I heard this today and i had heavy heart,fought back tears.our boys are raised and 4 grandchildren. .Memories are still there.My ex passed away in 2019.I was there for my sons. This song will always be our song.
Greetje Meijers
Sorry to hear ur ex died..
Tyler Wilson
@Joe Jones Okay.
Joe Jones
@Tyler Wilson lmao ok I was really wondering which comment you meant but good answer