When people think of The Beach Boys, they think of golden beaches, endless summers, and the carefree thrill of surfing. But here’s the thing—most of The Beach Boys didn’t actually surf. Only one of them did. That didn’t stop them from becoming the ultimate soundtrack to sun-soaked nostalgia. They weren’t selling the act of surfing; they were selling the dream of it. And that dream was more powerful than the reality ever could be.
That idea is at the heart of Dream Surfing. On the surface, it’s a bright, upbeat track—warm guitars, shimmering synths, and a melody that makes you feel like you’re catching the perfect wave. But underneath, it’s really about how ideas, brands, and music can sell a feeling more than the thing itself ever could. It’s about longing for something that might not even be real, chasing a dream that always seems just out of reach.
The inspiration hit after watching the new Beach Boys documentary on Disney+. It was fascinating to see how they carefully built their image, how they bottled up the idea of summer and sold it to the world. Their music made people believe in a world of perfect waves, tanned skin, and carefree days—even if they lived thousands of miles from the ocean. That’s the power of a great song: it transports you somewhere else.
I wanted Dream Surfing to capture that same energy—the endless chase for something bigger than life. It’s a song for the people stuck inside on rainy days, for those who’ve never touched a surfboard but still dream of the waves, for anyone who’s ever wanted to escape into something brighter. It’s about selling the dream of summer, even if you never really get there.
Also, I just really wanted a song with a “nah nah nah nah” chorus. Sometimes, music doesn’t have to be overcomplicated—it just needs to feel good. And Dream Surfing is exactly that: fun, nostalgic, and full of that sun-drenched daydream we all wish we were living. 🌊☀️✨
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