On The Beach
The Shadows & Cliff Richard Lyrics
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Than dancing on the beach
See a girl, you can go and get her
Your troubles will be out of reach
On the beach
You can dance to a rock 'n' roll
On the beach
On the beach
You can dance, twist and shout
On the beach
Everybody hear me come on out
On the beach
Come on, everybody, stomp your feet)
On the beach
You can dance with anyone you meet)
'Cause your troubles are out of reach
On the beach
Umm, this is fun
Umm, won't you tell me
I'm the one you're gonna dance with
Yeah, Bossa Nova!
Umm, this is fun
Umm, now I know
I'm the one you're gonna dance with
Yeah, twist and shout now!
You can do the dance that you want to
With anyone that you meet
And if the Bossa Nova doesn't get you
The twist will have you on you feet
On the beach
You can dance to a rock 'n' roll
On the beach
Hear the Bossa Nova, played with soul
On the beach
You can dance, twist and shout
On the beach
Everybody hear me come on out
On the beach
Come on, everybody, stomp your feet
On the beach
You can dance with anyone you meet
'Cause your troubles are out of reach
On the beach
The Shadows & Cliff Richard's song On The Beach is an upbeat and carefree tune that celebrates the joy of dancing and having fun on the beach. The lyrics describe the pleasures of feeling the sand between your toes, listening to rock 'n' roll and Bossa Nova music, and dancing with anyone and everyone you meet. The idea is that the beach is a place where you can escape from your troubles and just enjoy life.
The song opens with the lines, "I can think of nothing better than dancing on the beach. See a girl, you can go and get her. Your troubles will be out of reach." These lines set the tone for the rest of the song, which is all about the freedom and joy that come from dancing on the beach. The chorus invites the listener to come out and join in the fun, encouraging everyone to stomp their feet and dance with anyone they meet.
Overall, the lyrics of On The Beach celebrate the simple pleasures of life and the importance of letting loose and having fun. Whether you're a fan of rock 'n' roll, Bossa Nova, or both, this song is sure to put a smile on your face and make you want to join in the beachside dance party.
Line by Line Meaning
I can think of nothing better
There is nothing better than dancing on the beach
Than dancing on the beach
Dancing on the beach is the ultimate pleasure
See a girl, you can go and get her
It is easy to find a companion on the beach
Your troubles will be out of reach
Problems and worries stay far away on the beach
On the beach
The place where all the fun is happening
You can dance to a rock 'n' roll
The music is perfect for dancing to
Hear the Bossa Nova, played with soul
The soulful music of Bossa Nova can be enjoyed on the beach
You can dance, twist and shout
All types of dance moves are welcome on the beach
Everybody hear me come on out
Everyone is invited to join the fun
Come on, everybody, stomp your feet
All are encouraged to enjoy the music by stomping their feet
You can dance with anyone you meet)
Meeting new people and making new friends is easy on the beach
'Cause your troubles are out of reach
The beach is a place where there are no worries or stress
Umm, this is fun
The joy of dancing on the beach cannot be expressed in words
Umm, won't you tell me
Asking someone to share the excitement of dancing together
I'm the one you're gonna dance with
Asking someone to dance together
Yeah, Bossa Nova!
Ecstatically enjoying the sound of Bossa Nova
Umm, now I know
Realization of the fulfillment of desire to dance with someone on the beach
Yeah, twist and shout now!
Expressing the happiness of dancing and shouting to the lively music
You can do the dance that you want to
Your preferred style of dance is welcome on the beach
With anyone that you meet
Dancing with new people is an exciting opportunity on the beach
And if the Bossa Nova doesn't get you
If Bossa Nova music does not make you move
The twist will have you on you feet
Twist music will surely make you dance
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTON REA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
AnneCherch
Absolutely fantastic!
Margo Sipman
Geweldig optreden!! Wat een mooi jack!! Cliff voor altijd in m,n hart!! Mocht in de jaren 70 een optreden bijwonen! Geweldig!! Mooi foto,s gemaakt!!🎉🎉🎉🎉❣️❣️❣️❣️🎸🎸🎸🎸🥁🥁🥁🥁🇳🇱
Margaret Lim
He’s a live wire...on fire 🔥
Ping-man Wong
👏👏👏👍👍👍🙏
Gloria Lobigas
Great moves w/ Cliff our tireless hero, God bless you & the Shads.
LEUNG YUK LIN
Dear Sir Cliff
Your performance is so energetic and lively that I appreciate and enjoy very very much❗❗ Also, this song gives me very happy, holiday mood and relaxing feeling❗❗................
LEUNG YUK LIN
Dear Sir Cliff, thanks a lot❗❗.................
Have a very very nice day everyday, God bless and love you always❗❗
...................
Linda Mcmahon
💘 luvd him then still luv him 2 day and I still know all the words singing away here. Getting his new album/CD, cant wait 2 get it. That song has just put a big smile on my face. Thank you 😘
Ping-man Wong
👍👍👍👏👏👏🙏🙏♥️♥️
Lili Gr
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