Beach-A-Boop-Boop
The Magnetic Fields Lyrics


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Every day and every night
We are really outta sight

Frankie's here, so's annette
We're having fun, looking wet

We're at the beach, we're having fun
We're always surfing, dusk 'til dawn
It's so hard to keep our swimsuits on





I'm gonna get me a groovy tan
So's I can get me a groovy man!

Overall Meaning

The Magnetic Fields's song "Beach-A-Boop-Boop" is a playful tribute to the iconic beach movies of the 1960s, particularly those starring Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello. The lyrics evoke the carefree spirit of youth, with the singer relishing in the simple pleasures of a day at the ocean - surfing, tanning, and hanging out with friends. The repetition of the phrase "we're having fun" throughout the song emphasizes the importance of living in the moment and enjoying life to the fullest.


However, there is also a certain degree of tongue-in-cheek humor present in the lyrics. The line "We're always surfing, dusk 'til dawn / It's so hard to keep our swimsuits on" hints at the sexual undertones of beach culture, while the final line about getting a "groovy man" suggests that the singer is not entirely immune to the allure of romantic relationships. Overall, "Beach-A-Boop-Boop" is a lighthearted, nostalgic celebration of summer fun and youthful abandon.


Line by Line Meaning

Every day and every night
We're always partying and living it up, 24/7.


We are really outta sight
We're amazing and doing things people can't even imagine.


Frankie's here, so's annette
Our friends are here, and we're ready for a good time.


We're having fun, looking wet
We're having a blast and enjoying the beach atmosphere.


We're at the beach, we're having fun
We're taking advantage of the beach's beauty and having a great time.


We're always surfing, dusk 'til dawn
We spend our time at the beach catching waves and riding them.


It's so hard to keep our swimsuits on
We're carefree and aren't afraid to be a little risque while enjoying the beach.


I'm gonna get me a groovy tan
I want to get a great tan and look amazing in the process.


So's I can get me a groovy man!
By getting a great tan and looking good, I hope to attract an attractive and fun guy.




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