For nearly three decades The Boppers have been on tour with their mix of au… Read Full Bio ↴For nearly three decades The Boppers have been on tour with their mix of authentic Rock n´Roll and close harmony Doo-Wop. With over two million records sold in Scandinavia alone, The Boppers are one of the successful Scandinavian groups of their kind with a great love for the originals and a feeling for authenticity. Through the years they have been touring with artists like Jerry Williams, Chuck Berry, Suzi Quattro and many more. Together with Markoolio the group in early 2000 made the hit record 'Rocka På' a crossover with Hip-Hop which attracted a younger audience to their style of music. The Boppers of today continue to spread their love of classic Rock n´Roll & Doo Wop,
and the group has become synonymous with the authentic groove of 50´s music, performed with joy and energy.

Band: Ingmar Wallén: Vocals & Giutars, Matte Lagerwall: Vocals & Guitars,
Kenneth Bjornlund: Drums&Vocals, Surjo Benigh: Bass&Vocals,
Gaffa Karlsson: Piano, Lapsteel&Vocals, Jocke Svalberg: Organ&Vocals

Under The Boardwalk
The Boppers Lyrics

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Oh, when the sun beats down
And burns the tar up on the roof
And your shoes get so hot
You wish your tired feet were fireproof
Under the boardwalk
Down by the sea, yeah
On a blanket with my baby
Is where I'll be

(Under the boardwalk) Out of the sun
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be having some fun
(Under the boardwalk) People walking above
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be falling in love
(Under the boardwalk, boardwalk)

In the park you hear
The happy sound of the carousel
You can almost taste the hot dogs
French fries they sell
Under the boardwalk
Down by the sea, yeah
On a blanket with my baby
Is where I'll be

(Under the boardwalk) Out of the sun
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be having some fun
(Under the boardwalk) People walking above
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be falling in love
(Under the boardwalk, boardwalk)

Oh, under the boardwalk
Down by the sea
On a blanket with my baby
Is where I'll be

(Under the boardwalk) Out of the sun
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be having some fun
(Under the boardwalk) People walking above

(Under the boardwalk) We'll be falling in love
(Under the boardwalk, boardwalk)

Overall Meaning

The Boppers’ “Under the Boardwalk” is a classic song that paints a nostalgic picture of a summer day spent with a loved one. The lyrics describe the heat and the hustle and bustle of the city and how escaping to the quiet and coolness “under the boardwalk” is where the singer wants to be with their partner. The boardwalk is a place where people can escape the rush of the city above them and relax by the sea. The lyrics include the sounds of the carousel in the park, the taste of hot dogs and French fries sold nearby, and the people walking above. All of these elements come together to paint a vivid picture of a romantic summer day.

The repetition of “Under the boardwalk” in the chorus is both catchy and effective in conveying the sense of longing and escape the singer feels. The fact that the boardwalk is a public space, with people walking and talking above, adds to the intimacy and romance of the situation. It’s as if the couple is sharing a secret, quiet moment in a busy, public place. Overall, “Under the Boardwalk” is a classic summer song that captures the essence of a carefree, romantic day.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, when the sun beats down
When the sun shines too hot and bright

And burns the tar up on the roof
Melting the tar used on the roof

And your shoes get so hot
Temperatures make footwear uncomfortably hot

You wish your tired feet were fireproof
To protect one's feet from the intense sun heat

Under the boardwalk
In the shady, covered area below the boardwalk

Down by the sea, yeah
Next to the ocean's shore

On a blanket with my baby
Laying on a blanket with a loved one

Is where I'll be
Desiring to spend time there with someone special

(Under the boardwalk) Out of the sun
Taking shelter from the hot sun

(Under the boardwalk) We'll be having some fun
Enjoying each other's company while shaded from the sun

(Under the boardwalk) People walking above
Observing people walking past on the boardwalk above