The Tymes had hits in the UK in the 1960s and 1970s with songs such as So Much in Love, You Little Trust Maker, and Ms Grace. They were still performing as of 2006, with three of the original four group members.
City
The Tymes Lyrics
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I bought a '30 Ford wagon and we call it a woodie
(Surf City, here we come)
You know it's not very cherry, it's an oldie but a goodie
(Surf City, here we come)
Well, it ain't got a back set or a rear window
But it still gets me where I wanna go
And we're goin' to Surf City, 'cause it's two to one
You know we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun
You know we're goin' to Surf City, 'cause it's two to one
You know we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun, now
Two girls for every boy
You know they never roll the streets up 'cause there's always somethin' goin'
(Surf City, here we come)
You know they're either out surfin' or they got a party growin'
(Surf City, here we come)
Yeah, and there's two swingin' honeys for every guy
And all you gotta do is just wink your eye
And we're goin' to Surf City, 'cause it's two to one
You know we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun
You know we're goin' to Surf City, 'cause it's two to one
You know we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun, now
Two girls for every boy
And if my woody breaks down on me somewhere on the surf route
(Surf City, here we come)
I'll strap my board to my back and hitch a ride in my wetsuit
(Surf City, here we come)
And when I get to Surf City I'll be shootin' the curl
And checkin' out the parties for a surfer girl
And we're goin' to Surf City, 'cause it's two to one
You know we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun
You know we're goin' to Surf City, 'cause it's two to one
You know we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun, now
Two girls for every boy
The Tymes's song "City" is an upbeat, fun-loving tune that centers around the concept of going to "Surf City," a hypothetical place where there are always two girls for every boy. The lyrics describe the singer's journey to this magical destination in his old but dependable 1930 Ford wagon, complete with no back seat or rear window. Despite the lack of creature comforts, the singer and his companions are excited to reach Surf City and take advantage of the favorable male-to-female ratio.
The song's lyrics are playful and tongue-in-cheek, and they paint a vivid picture of a carefree, carelessly hedonistic existence. The singer doesn't worry about breaking down on the "surf route," as he's confident he'll be able to catch a ride in his "wetsuit" with no real concern for logistics or practicalities. Instead, his singular focus is on checking out the "parties for a surfer girl" and having a good time in the sun and surf.
Overall, "City" is an incredibly catchy and fun song that evokes a sense of nostalgia for a simpler, more youthful time. Its whimsical lyrics and upbeat melody make it a perfect soundtrack for carefree summer days and nights.
Line by Line Meaning
Two girls for every boy
There are twice as many girls as boys in this place.
I bought a '30 Ford wagon and we call it a woodie (Surf City, here we come)
I bought a 1930 Ford wagon, which we call woodie and we are taking it to Surf City.
You know it's not very cherry, it's an oldie but a goodie (Surf City, here we come)
The woodie we're taking to Surf City is not in great condition, but it's still a good vehicle.
Well, it ain't got a back set or a rear window
The woodie doesn't have a back seat or a rear window.
But it still gets me where I wanna go
Despite the woodie's shortcomings, it still takes me to my desired destination.
You know they never roll the streets up 'cause there's always somethin' goin' (Surf City, here we come)
The people of Surf City are always active, and the streets are never empty at any time of the day or night.
You know they're either out surfin' or they got a party growin' (Surf City, here we come)
The people of Surf City are either surfing or hosting a party at any given time.
Yeah, and there's two swingin' honeys for every guy
In Surf City, there are two attractive girls for every guy.
And all you gotta do is just wink your eye
It's effortless to get the attention of girls in Surf City, as you only need to give a wink.
And if my woody breaks down on me somewhere on the surf route (Surf City, here we come)
In case the woodie breaks down while en route to Surf City,
I'll strap my board to my back and hitch a ride in my wetsuit (Surf City, here we come)
I will put on my wetsuit and carry my surfboard on my back to get a lift to Surf City.
And when I get to Surf City I'll be shootin' the curl
When I reach Surf City, I'll be catching the waves and surfing.
And checkin' out the parties for a surfer girl
I'll also be searching for a female surfer to party with.
You know we're goin' to Surf City, 'cause it's two to one
We're heading to Surf City because there are twice as many girls as guys there.
You know we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun
We're going to Surf City to have a great time.
You know we're goin' to Surf City, 'cause it's two to one
We're going to Surf City because the ratio of girls to boys is two to one.
You know we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun, now
We're excited to go to Surf City and have a blast.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN DOUGLAS WILSON, JAN BERRY
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