Under The Boardwalk
Tom Tom Club Lyrics
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And burns the tar on the roof
And your shoes get so hot
You wish your tired feet were fireproof
Under the Boardwalk
Down by the sea
On a blanket with my boyfriend's where I'll be
Under the Boardwalk, out of the sun
Under the Boardwalk, we'll be having some fun
Under the Boardwalk, people walking above
Under the Boardwalk, we'll be making love
Under the Boardwalk, Boardwalk
From the park you hear the happy sound
Of the carousel
You can almost taste the hot dogs
And french fries they sell
Under the Boardwalk
Down by the sea
On a blanket with my boyfriend's where I'll be
Under the Boardwalk, out of the sun
Under the Boardwalk, we'll be having some fun
Under the Boardwalk, people walking above
Under the Boardwalk, we'll be making love
Under the Boardwalk, Boardwalk
Under the Boardwalk
Down by the sea
On a blanket with my boyfriend's where I'll be
Under the Boardwalk, out of the sun
Under the Boardwalk, we'll be having some fun
Under the Boardwalk, people walking above
Under the Boardwalk, we'll be falling in love
Under the Boardwalk, Boardwalk
Boardwalk, Boardwalk
The lyrics to Tom Tom Club's "Under The Boardwalk" describe a romantic afternoon spent at the beach, seeking refuge from the heat of the sun under the boardwalk. The verse "Oh when the sun beats down And burns the tar on the roof And your shoes get so hot You wish your tired feet were fireproof" perfectly captures the oppressive heat of a summer day on the boardwalk. The singer then goes on to describe the sights and sounds of the boardwalk, including the sound of the carousel and the smell of hot dogs and french fries.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Under the Boardwalk" several times, emphasizing the singer's desire to escape the sun's heat and seek refuge in the cool shade of the boardwalk. The lyrics also suggest a sense of carefree fun and romance, with the singer planning to spend time with her boyfriend on a blanket under the boardwalk, enjoying each other's company and possibly even making love.
Overall, "Under The Boardwalk" is a catchy, lighthearted song that captures the spirit of a carefree, romantic summer day on the beach.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh when the sun beats down
When it's sunny and hot
And burns the tar on the roof
The heat is so intense that it causes the tar on the roof to heat up and become uncomfortable
And your shoes get so hot
The heat is so intense that it makes your shoes hot
You wish your tired feet were fireproof
You are so uncomfortable from the heat that you wish your feet were somehow immune to the effects of heat
Under the Boardwalk
Being underneath the boardwalk
Down by the sea
Near the ocean
On a blanket with my boyfriend's where I'll be
I'll be lying on a blanket with my boyfriend
Under the Boardwalk, out of the sun
Being underneath the boardwalk, away from direct sunlight
Under the Boardwalk, we'll be having some fun
Having a good time while being under the boardwalk
Under the Boardwalk, people walking above
People walking above the boardwalk while we're underneath it
Under the Boardwalk, we'll be making love
Having intimate time with my partner while being underneath the boardwalk
Under the Boardwalk, Boardwalk
Repeating the name of the location
From the park you hear the happy sound
From the park nearby, you can hear sounds of fun and happiness
Of the carousel
The sound of the carousel in the nearby park
You can almost taste the hot dogs
The smell of hot dogs and other food is so strong that it feels like you can taste it
And french fries they sell
They also sell french fries
Under the Boardwalk
Being underneath the boardwalk
Down by the sea
Near the ocean
On a blanket with my boyfriend's where I'll be
I'll be lying on a blanket with my boyfriend
Under the Boardwalk, out of the sun
Being underneath the boardwalk, away from direct sunlight
Under the Boardwalk, we'll be having some fun
Having a good time while being under the boardwalk
Under the Boardwalk, people walking above
People walking above the boardwalk while we're underneath it
Under the Boardwalk, we'll be falling in love
Finding love while being underneath the boardwalk
Under the Boardwalk, Boardwalk
Repeating the name of the location
Boardwalk, Boardwalk
Repeating the name of the location
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Arthur Resnick, Kenny Young
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MÁRCIO GOMES
Oh when the sun beats down
And burns the tar on the roof
And your shoes get so hot
You wish your tired feet were fireproof
Under the Boardwalk
Down by the sea
On a blanket with my boyfriend's where I'll be
Under the Boardwalk, out of the sun
Under the Boardwalk, we'll be having some fun
Under the Boardwalk, people walking above
Under the Boardwalk, we'll be making love
Under the Boardwalk, Boardwalk
From the park you hear the happy sound
Of the carousel
You can almost taste the hot dogs
And french fries they sell
Under the Boardwalk
Down by the sea
On a blanket with my boyfriend's where I'll be
Under the Boardwalk, out of the sun
Under the Boardwalk, we'll be having some fun
Under the Boardwalk, people walking above
Under the Boardwalk, we'll be making love
Under the Boardwalk, Boardwalk
Under the Boardwalk
Down by the sea
On a blanket with my boyfriend's where I'll be
Under the Boardwalk, out of the sun
Under the Boardwalk, we'll be having some fun
Under the Boardwalk, people walking above
Under the Boardwalk, we'll be falling in love
Under the Boardwalk, Boardwalk
Ale Mitiko
A versão que mais gosto, que delícia ouvir essa música, eu era criança e ficava vendo o pessoal dançando na garagem de casa, brincando, se divertindo, quando festa era sinonimo de algo muito leve e bacana. Valeu.
jorge kawakami
Até me dá uma emoção ao ouvir essa música
MARCIO ICHIMURA
Curti muito…dançávamos o tal de floriado….
Isabel kastellus
Nao conhecia essa versao, mas agora só escuto essa!
Joelson Aguiar
Tempos que as pessoas eram mais felizes
Diana Cristina
Muita lembrança boa de um tempo feliz ao ouvir esta música! Queria voltar no tempo. ❤😊😢
Gustavo Torres
Sí la verdad que trae mucha nostalgia y lindo recuerdo Saludos desde Asunción Paraguay
Marcelo Oliveira
Caraca!!! Verão, 1981, 1982...muito louca essa viagem à minha infância, quase adolescência. Que barato!!!! Meu filho veio me perguntar pq tô me remexendo na cadeira...kkkkkkkkkkk
Fernando Silva
eu tinha 15 que saudade tempos bons ,da vontade sair pulando saracoteando
Nivaldo Carvalho
@Cicero Fernando tbem