About the song
The iconic Beach Boys! One of the most influential and beloved bands in the history of popular music. And what better way to introduce their timeless classic, “Surfin’ U.S.A.”, than to take you on a nostalgic journey down memory lane?
Released in 1963, “Surfin’ U.S.A.” was the Beach Boys’ first major hit, and it’s easy to see why. The song’s infectious melody, catchy harmonies, and carefree lyrics captured the essence of the California surf culture, which was all the rage at the time. Written by Brian Wilson and Chuck Berry, the song’s lyrics are a love letter to the sun-kissed beaches and laid-back vibes of the West Coast, where the Beach Boys grew up.
The song’s opening lines, “Here comes the sun, here comes the fun, here comes the surfers, everyone!” set the tone for a fun-filled summer day, as the Beach Boys’ signature harmonies and guitar riffs transport you to a bygone era of sun, sand, and surf. The song’s chorus, “Surfin’ U.S.A., surfin’ U.S.A., here to stay,” is an ode to the freedom and joy of riding the waves, and the sense of community that comes with sharing that experience with friends and family.
But “Surfin’ U.S.A.” is more than just a catchy tune – it’s a cultural touchstone that captures the spirit of a generation. The song’s release coincided with the rise of the surf rock movement, which was all about embracing the carefree, sun-soaked lifestyle of the California coast. The Beach Boys’ music, including “Surfin’ U.S.A.”, became the soundtrack to that era, and their influence can still be heard in music today.
So, as you listen to “Surfin’ U.S.A.”, take a moment to appreciate the nostalgia and the cultural significance of this iconic song. Let the Beach Boys’ harmonies and guitar riffs transport you to a bygone era, and remember the joy and freedom of riding the waves. And who knows – you might just find yourself singing along, “Here comes the sun, here comes the fun, here comes the surfers, everyone!”
Video
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Lyrics
If everybody had an ocean
Across the U.S.A.
Then everybody’d be surfin’
Like Californi-a
You’d seem ’em wearing their baggies
Huarachi sandals too
A bushy bushy blonde hairdo
Surfin’ U.S.A.
You’d catch ’em surfin’ at Del Mar
Ventura County line
Santa Cruz and Trestle
Australia’s Narrabeen
All over Manhattan
And down Doheny Way
Everybody’s gone surfin’
Surfin’ U.S.A.
We’ll all be planning that route
We’re gonna take real soon
We’re waxing down our surfboards
We can’t wait for June
We’ll all be gone for the summer
We’re on surfari to stay
Tell the teacher we’re surfin’
Surfin’ U.S.A.
Haggerties and Swamies
Pacific Palisades
San Anofree and Sunset
Redondo Beach L.A.
All over La Jolla
At Waimia Bay
Everybody’s gone surfin’
Surfin’ U.S.A.
Everybody’s gone surfin’
Surfin’ U.S.A.
Everybody’s gone surfin’
Surfin’ U.S.A.
Everybody’s gone surfin’
Surfin’ U.S.A.
Everybody’s gone surfin’
Surfin’ U.S.A.
(Everybody’s gone surfin’
Surfin’ U.S.A.)