About the song
The Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations” – a song that has become synonymous with the very essence of California cool. Released in 1966, this groundbreaking single was a game-changer in the world of popular music, and its influence can still be felt today.
Written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, “Good Vibrations” was the result of a creative explosion that saw the Beach Boys pushing the boundaries of what was possible in a pop song. The song’s innovative use of orchestral instruments, tape loops, and harmonies created a sound that was both futuristic and timeless. It’s no wonder that “Good Vibrations” has been hailed as one of the greatest songs of all time, and its influence can be heard in everything from psychedelic rock to electronic music.
But “Good Vibrations” is more than just a technical marvel – it’s a song that captures the Beach Boys’ unique ability to evoke a sense of place and mood. The song’s lyrics, which explore the theme of good vibrations and the power of love, are a perfect reflection of the Beach Boys’ fascination with the California coast and the laid-back lifestyle that came with it.
The song’s opening lines, “I picked you out of a crowd of people, you looked kind of lonely,” set the tone for a song that is both introspective and uplifting. The Beach Boys’ signature harmonies and Brian Wilson’s soaring vocals create a sense of euphoria that is impossible to resist. And then, of course, there’s the iconic instrumental break, which features a mesmerizing combination of orchestral instruments and tape loops that has become one of the most recognizable and imitated in rock music.
But “Good Vibrations” is also a song that speaks to the universal human experience. Its themes of love, connection, and the power of positive energy are timeless and transcendent, and its message of hope and optimism is something that resonates with listeners of all ages.
So, as you listen to “Good Vibrations”, take a moment to appreciate the Beach Boys’ innovative spirit and their ability to create music that is both timeless and timely. Let the song’s infectious rhythms and harmonies transport you to a bygone era, and remember the power of music to bring people together and inspire us to be our best selves. And who knows – you might just find yourself feeling the good vibrations, too.
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Lyrics
I-I love the colorful clothes she wears
And the way the sunlight plays upon her hair
I hear the sound of a gentle word
On the wind that lifts her perfume through the air
I’m pickin’ up good vibrations
She’s giving me the excitations (oom bop bop)
I’m pickin’ up good vibrations (good vibrations, oom bop bop)
She’s giving me the excitations (excitations, oom bop bop)
I’m pickin’ up good vibrations (oom bop bop)
She’s giving me the excitations (excitations, oom bop bop)
I’m pickin’ up good vibrations (oom bop bop)
She’s giving me the excitations (excitations)
Close my eyes, she’s somehow closer now
Softly smile, I know she must be kind
When I look in her eyes
She goes with me to a blossom world
I’m pickin’ up good vibrations
She’s giving me excitations (oom bop bop)
I’m pickin’ up good vibrations (good vibrations, oom bop bop)
She’s giving me excitations (excitations, oom bop bop)
Good, good, good, good vibrations (oom bop bop)
She’s giving me excitations (excitations, oom bop bop)
Good, good, good, good vibrations (oom bop bop)
She’s giving me excitations (excitations)
Ah, ah, my my, what elation
I don’t know where but she sends me there
Oh, my my, what a sensation
Oh, my my, what elation
Oh, my my, what
Gotta keep those lovin’ good vibrations a-happenin’ with her
Gotta keep those lovin’ good vibrations a-happenin’ with her
Gotta keep those lovin’ good vibrations a-happenin’
Good, good, good, good vibrations (oom bop bop)
She’s giving me the excitations (excitations, oom bop bop)
I’m pickin’ up good vibrations
Na na na na na, na na na
Na na na na na, na na na (bop bop-bop-bop-bop, bop)
Do do do do do, do do do (bop bop-bop-bop-bop, bop)
Do do do do do, do do do (bop bop-bop-bop-bop, bop)