Under The Boardwalk
The Jackson 5 and Johnny feat. Michael Jackson Lyrics
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And your shoes get so hot, you wish your tired feet were fire-proof
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 fun
(Under the boardwalk) People walkin' above
From the palms you hear the happy sounds of the carousel
And you can almost taste the hot dogs and 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 fun
(Under the boardwalk) People walkin' above
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be falling in love under the boardwalk, boardwalk
From the palms you hear the happy sounds of the carousel
And you can almost taste the hot dogs and french fries they sell
Under the boardwalk, down by the sea
On a blanket with my baby, is where I'll be
On a blanket with my baby, is where I'll be
The lyrics of "Under The Boardwalk" by The Jackson 5 and Johnny featuring Michael Jackson describe a couple's retreat from the scorching sun to the cool shade of the boardwalk near the beach. The sultry atmosphere and sand on the beach may have been too much for them. They enjoy each other's company while lying on a blanket, hearing the happy sounds of the carousel in the distance and the hustle and bustle of people walking above them. The couple savors the flavors of hotdogs and French fries sold nearby, allowing a feeling of joy and happiness to consume them.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the boardwalk and its surroundings. The boardwalk is a symbol of a safe haven where they can escape the sun and the crowds at the beach while the sea breeze cools them off. It represents a place where they can have fun without being in the sun. The lyrics also suggest a romantic atmosphere, as the couple falls in love under the boardwalk. The use of tactile imagery, such as "tar on the roof" and "shoes get so hot," makes the song more relatable and realistic to its audience.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, when the sun beats down and burns the tar on the roof
The unbearable heat of the sun melts the tar on the roof and causes discomfort.
And your shoes get so hot, you wish your tired feet were fire-proof
The heat is so intense that it makes one wish their feet were immune to fire because their shoes are too hot to handle.
Under the boardwalk, down by the sea
The comfort and shade of the boardwalk by the sea provide relief from the intense heat.
On a blanket with my baby, is where I'll be
The artist will seek refuge on a blanket under the boardwalk with their loved one.
(Under the boardwalk) Out of the sun
Hiding under the boardwalk offers reprieve from the blazing sun.
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be having fun
Being under the boardwalk creates a fun and intimate atmosphere with one's partner.
(Under the boardwalk) People walkin' above
The singer and their partner are hidden from sight, but they can hear people walking above them on the boardwalk.
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be falling in love under the boardwalk, boardwalk
The intimacy and privacy of being under the boardwalk creates an atmosphere where the artist and their partner can fall in love.
From the palms you hear the happy sounds of the carousel
The sounds of the carousel and other sources of joy can be heard coming from the nearby palm trees.
And you can almost taste the hot dogs and french fries they sell
The artist can imagine the taste of the hot dogs and french fries being sold nearby.
On a blanket with my baby, is where I'll be
The singer will continue to seek refuge on a blanket under the boardwalk with their loved one.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Arthur Resnick, Kenny Young
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