When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)
The Beach Boys
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When I grow up to be a man Will I dig the same things that turn me on as a kid? Will I look back and say that I wish I hadn't done what I did? Will I joke around and still dig those sounds When I grow up to be a man? Will I look for the same things in a woman that I dig in a girl? (Fourteen, fifteen) Will I settle down fast or will I first wanna travel the world? (Sixteen, seventeen) Now I'm young and free, but how will it be? When I grow up to be a man? Will my kids be proud or think their old man is really a square? (Eighteen, nineteen) When they're out having fun yeah, will I still wanna have my share? (Twenty, twenty-one) Will I love my wife for the rest of my life? When I grow up to be a man? What will I be when I grow up to be a man? Won't last forever It's kind of sad Won't last forever It's kind of sad
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Written by: Michael Love, Brian Wilson
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)" is featured on The Beach Boys' eighth studio album released in 1965, named "The Beach Boys Today!"
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MembersThe song was primarily sung by the band's lead vocalist Brian Wilson, backed by group members Mike Love, Al Jardine, Carl Wilson, and Dennis Wilson.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a significant hit, reaching number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 28 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song CompositionBrian Wilson and Mike Love wrote the song. It is known for its complex vocal harmonies and its introspective lyrics about growing older.
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Unique InstrumentationThe track is notable for its use of bells and harpsichord, contributing to its baroque pop sound.
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Artistic Significance"When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)" marked a transition in The Beach Boys' music from their earlier surf-rock hits to more mature, introspective themes.
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Time SignatureThe song has a rather unconventional time signature. Its verses have the time signature of 8/8 that changes to 9/8 in the chorus, providing a unique rhythm.
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Single ReleaseBefore featuring in the album, it was released as a single in August 1964, backed with "She Knows Me too Well."
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Musical StyleThough still containing their signature harmonies and melodic qualities, this track showed that The Beach Boys were capable of evolving stylistically and were more than just a "surf band."
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been covered by several other artists and featured in movies and TV shows, reflecting its enduring cultural influence.
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