Barbara Ann
The Fun Surfers Lyrics


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Ah, ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann

Oh Barbara Ann, take my hand
Barbara Ann
You got me rockin' and a-rollin'
Rockin' and a-reelin'
Barbara Ann ba ba
Ba Barbara Ann

Went to a dance, lookin' for romance
Saw Barbara Ann, so I thought I'd take a chance
With Barbara Ann, ba ba ba Barbara Ann
Ba ba ba barbara Ann
You got me rockin' and a-rollin'
Rockin' and a-reelin'
Barbara Ann ba ba
Ba Barbara Ann
Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann

Barbara Ann, take my hand
Barbara Ann
You got me rockin' and a-rollin'
Rockin' and a-reelin'
Barbara Ann ba ba
Ba Barbara Ann

(Let's go now!)
(Ow!)
(...)
(..., Carl.)
(Hal, and his famous ashtray!)
(...)
(You smell like Rocky. You're always scratchin' it.)
(Hey, come on!)
(Scratch it, Carl, scratch it, baby, right over there. Down a little lower. Down a little lower!)
(Saw-- Tried--)

Tried Peggy Sue
Tried Betty Lou
Tried Mary Lou
But I knew she wouldn't do
Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
Take my hand
Barbara Ann
Take my hand
You got me rockin' and a-rollin'
Rockin' and a-reelin'
Barbara Ann ba ba
Ba Barbara Ann

Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
Barbara Ann
Take my hand
Barbara Ann
You got me rockin' and a-rollin'
Rockin' and a-reelin'
Barbara Ann ba ba
Ba Barbara Ann

Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
Oh, Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
Yeah, Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
You got me rockin' and a-rollin'
Rockin' and a-reelin'
Barbara Ann ba ba
Ba Barbara Ann

(Let's try that again. One more.)

You got me rockin' and a-rollin'
Rockin' and a-reelin'
Barbara Ann ba ba
Ba Barbara Ann

(Ha ha. Let's try it one more time.)

You got me rockin' and a-rollin'
Rockin' and a-reelin'
Barbara Ann ba ba
Ba Barbara Ann

(Let's try it once more.)
(One more time. More artistic flavor.)

One more time
You got me rockin' and a-rollin'
Barbara Ann
Woah
You got me rockin'
You got me rollin'
Oh, Barbara Ann

(Thank you very much, folks.)




(Thanks, Dean.)
(Yeah, it's not bad.)

Overall Meaning

"Barbara Ann" is a song about a man's infatuation with a girl named Barbara Ann. The lyrics are repetitive, with the main chorus being "Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann", which is a fun and catchy hook for listeners to sing along to. The song is upbeat and fun, with the melody and harmonies blending together seamlessly. The verses follow the classic structure of a love song, with the singer telling the story of how he met Barbara Ann at a dance, and how she got him "rockin' and a-rollin'". The bridge highlights how the singer tried to impress other girls like Peggy Sue and Betty Lou, but was ultimately drawn back to Barbara Ann.


The song is an ode to youthful infatuation, with a lightheartedness that is infectious. It captures a sense of pure joy and excitement that comes with meeting someone new and feeling that spark. The repetition of "Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann" reinforces the feeling of being swept up in the moment, with the song acting as a celebration of young love.


Line by Line Meaning

Ah, ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
Exclamation of joy and excitement upon seeing Barbara Ann


Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
Repetition of opening exclamation


Oh Barbara Ann, take my hand
Asking Barbara Ann to hold hands


Barbara Ann
Addressing Barbara Ann


You got me rockin' and a-rollin'
Barbara Ann induces feelings of happiness and excitement


Rockin' and a-reelin'
Physical manifestation of emotional state


Barbara Ann ba ba
Repetition of Barbara Ann's name


Ba Barbara Ann
Repetition of opening line


Went to a dance, lookin' for romance
Narrator's motivation for attending dance


Saw Barbara Ann, so I thought I'd take a chance
Narrator takes chance on Barbara Ann as a romantic interest


With Barbara Ann, ba ba ba Barbara Ann
Repetition of Barbara Ann's name, indicating narrator's infatuation with her


You got me rockin' and a-rollin'
Repetition of Barbara Ann's influence on narrator's emotional state


Rockin' and a-reelin'
Repetition of physical manifestation of emotional state


Ba Barbara Ann
Repetition of Barbara Ann's name


Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
Repetition of Barbara Ann's name


Barbara Ann, take my hand
Reiteration of request for Barbara Ann to hold hands


Barbara Ann
Direct address to Barbara Ann


You got me rockin' and a-rollin'
Reiteration of Barbara Ann's influence on narrator's emotional state


Rockin' and a-reelin'
Repetition of physical manifestation of emotional state


Barbara Ann ba ba
Repetition of Barbara Ann's name


Ba Barbara Ann
Repetition of opening line


Let's go now!
Urging others to join in on the festivities


(Ow!)
Exclamation of excitement or pain


(..., Carl.)
Part of a dialogue between characters


(Hal, and his famous ashtray!)
Exclamation about character named Hal and his memorable ashtray


(You smell like Rocky. You're always scratchin' it.)
Part of a dialogue between characters


(Hey, come on!)
Request or demand for action


(Scratch it, Carl, scratch it, baby, right over there. Down a little lower. Down a little lower!)
Part of a dialogue between characters, possibly suggestive or comedic


(Saw-- Tried--)
Part of a dialogue between characters


Tried Peggy Sue
Narrator tried to pursue Peggy Sue romantically


Tried Betty Lou
Narrator tried to pursue Betty Lou romantically


Tried Mary Lou
Narrator tried to pursue Mary Lou romantically


But I knew she wouldn't do
Narrator was unable to find a romantic interest in Peggy Sue, Betty Lou, or Mary Lou


Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
Repetition of Barbara Ann's name


Take my hand
Reiteration of request for Barbara Ann to hold hands


You got me rockin' and a-rollin'
Reiteration of Barbara Ann's influence on narrator's emotional state


Rockin' and a-reelin'
Repetition of physical manifestation of emotional state


Barbara Ann ba ba
Repetition of Barbara Ann's name


Ba Barbara Ann
Repetition of opening line


Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
Repetition of Barbara Ann's name


Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
Repetition of Barbara Ann's name


Barbara Ann
Direct address to Barbara Ann


Take my hand
Reiteration of request for Barbara Ann to hold hands


You got me rockin' and a-rollin'
Reiteration of Barbara Ann's influence on narrator's emotional state


Rockin' and a-reelin'
Repetition of physical manifestation of emotional state


Barbara Ann ba ba
Repetition of Barbara Ann's name


Ba Barbara Ann
Repetition of opening line


One more time
Request to perform the song once more


You got me rockin' and a-rollin'
Reiteration of Barbara Ann's influence on narrator's emotional state


Barbara Ann
Direct address to Barbara Ann


Woah
Exclamation of excitement or surprise


Thank you very much, folks.
Expression of gratitude to the audience


(Thanks, Dean.)
Expression of gratitude directed to someone named Dean


(Yeah, it's not bad.)
Casual response to praise or criticism




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