Sh-Boom
The Gaylords Lyrics


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Life could be a dream, life could be a dream
Do, do, do, do, sh-boom
Life could be a dream (sh-boom)
If I could take you up in paradise up above (sh-boom)
If you would tell me I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Hello, hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again
Bom ba,
Hey nonny ding dong, alang alang alanga
Oh oh oh oh dip, a dibby dobby dip
Oh, life could be a dream (sh-boom)
If only all my precious plans would come true (sh-boom)
If you would let me spend my whole life lovin' you (sh-boom)
Life could be a dream, sweetheart (do do do do sh-boom)
Every time I look at you
Something's on my mind
If you do what I want you to
Baby, we'd be so fine!
Oh, life could be a dream (sh-boom)
If I could take you up in paradise up above (sh-boom)
And tell me darling I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Hello, hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again
Bom ba,
Hey nonny ding dong, alanga langala langala langala
Oh oh dip, a dibby dobby dip
Oh, life could be a dream, life could be a dream sweetheart
Do do do do sh-boom
Do do do do sh-boom
Do do do do sh-boom
Do do do do sh-boom
Za be ba da
Dip da de da dip ba di
Woah oh
Zo be ba be be ba bi
Woah
Zo be ba be be ba
Oh, life could be a dream (sh-boom)
If I could take you up in paradise up above (sh-boom)
And tell me darling I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Hello, hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again
Oh, life could be a dream (sh-boom)
If I could take you up in paradise up above (sh-boom)
And tell me darling I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Hello, hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again
Bom ba
Hey nonny ding dong, alangala langala langala langala (sh-boom)
Oh oh dip a dibby dobby dip
Life could be a dream




Life could be a dream
Do do do do sh-boom

Overall Meaning

The Gaylords' song "Sh-Boom" is an upbeat tune that speaks to the dreamy aspirations of life and love. The song sets the stage with the opening lyrics "Life could be a dream, life could be a dream, do, do, do, do, sh-boom," which speaks to the possibility of living in a perfect world where all of one's dreams and desires can come true. The second verse further emphasizes this sentiment with the idea of paradise and being the only one that someone loves.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of playfulness and lightheartedness with the catchy chorus of "sh-boom" and the various sounds and phrases that are thrown in such as "bom ba," "hey nonny ding dong," and "alang alang alanga." The lyrics also speak to the idea of making the most of one's time with the person they love, as the line "If you do what I want you to, baby we'd be so fine" suggests that there are things that can be done to create happiness in a relationship.


Overall, "Sh-Boom" is a feel-good song that encourages listeners to dream big and live life to the fullest with the people they love.


Line by Line Meaning

Life could be a dream, life could be a dream
Life has the possibility of being a dreamlike experience


Do, do, do, do, sh-boom
Sound effects to create a fun, upbeat rhythm


Life could be a dream (sh-boom)
Reinforcing that life has a dreamlike quality


If I could take you up in paradise up above (sh-boom)
Desire to take someone to a better place


If you would tell me I'm the only one that you love
Desire to be loved fully and exclusively


Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Repeating the belief that life has potential to be great


Hello, hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again
Excited to see someone again and hoping it will happen soon


Bom ba
Sound effect to keep the rhythm going


Hey nonny ding dong, alang alang alanga
More playful sounds to add to the upbeat feel


Oh oh oh oh dip, a dibby dobby dip
More playful sounds to add to the upbeat feel


If only all my precious plans would come true (sh-boom)
Desiring for things to work out as hoped


If you would let me spend my whole life lovin' you (sh-boom)
Expressing a desire for a lifelong love commitment


Every time I look at you
Being deeply affected by someone's presence


Something's on my mind
Feeling preoccupied and possibly love-struck


If you do what I want you to
Desiring someone to fulfill one's wishes or hopes


Baby, we'd be so fine!
Predicting that things would be great if they happen as desired


Za be ba da
Sound effect to keep the rhythm going


Dip da de da dip ba di
More fun sounds to keep up the happy vibe


Woah oh
Sound effect to keep the rhythm going


Zo be ba be be ba bi
More playful sounds to add to the upbeat feel


Woah
Sound effect to keep the rhythm going


Oh, life could be a dream, life could be a dream sweetheart
Reiterating the central message of the song


Do do do do sh-boom
Repeating the sound effects that make up the song's rhythm




Writer(s): tom dooley, dave guard

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