Don't Go Near the Water
Echoes of Ecological Harmony: The Beach Boys' Environmental Anthem
Lyrics
Don't go near the water
Caution against approaching water
Don't you think it's sad
Expressing sadness about a situation
What's happened to the water
Raising a question about the state of water
Our water's going bad
Concern about the deterioration of water quality
Oceans, rivers, lakes and streams
Listing various bodies of water affected by human impact
Have all been touched by man
Noting that human activities have influenced these water sources
The poison floatin' out to sea
Referring to pollution spreading into the sea
Now threatens life on land
Highlighting the threat to life on land due to ocean pollution
Don't go near the water
Reiterating the warning to stay away from water
Ain't it sad
Expressing sadness again about the water situation
What's happened to the water
Repeating the question about the state of water
It's going bad
Emphasizing the worsening condition of water
Don't go near the water
Repeating the warning against approaching water
Don't go near the water
Reinforcing the advice to avoid water
Toothpaste and soap will make our oceans a bubble bath
Linking everyday items (toothpaste and soap) to water pollution
So let's avoid an ecological aftermath
Advocating for actions to prevent ecological consequences
Beginning with me
Encouraging personal responsibility for environmental protection
Beginning with you
Extending the call for responsibility to everyone
Don't go near the water
Reiterating the warning against approaching water
To do it any wrong
Advising against doing harm to the water
To be cool with the water
Suggesting the importance of being environmentally conscious
Is the message of this song
Stating that the song's message is to be mindful of water
Let's all help the water
Calling for collective efforts to help improve water conditions
Right away
Urging immediate action to protect and preserve water
Do what we can and oughta
Encouraging individuals to do what they can to help
Let's start today
Emphasizing the importance of starting environmental efforts today
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