Learn How to Surf

I spent the summer in Santa Cruz And I met a blonde on the beach with lots of quirky tattoos She had that old movie quote "We're gonna need a bigger boat" Two tiny waves on her toes And turtle tracks on her collarbones I asked her what they meant (go) And this is what she said You gotta go with the flow 'cause the tides always turn And sink or swim, divin' in is the best way to learn Kick up the sand, 'cause your tan proves you lived through the burn And when you wipe out, it's gonna hurt You can't stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf And by the way, it's okay, it could always be worse Yeah, when you wipe out, it's gonna hurt You can't stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf I met a blonde on the beach with lots of quirky tattoos She had a shark on her arm A pirate shreddin' the gnar An octopus wearin' shades And seagull wings on her shoulder blades I asked her what they meant And this is what she said You gotta go with the flow 'cause the tides always turn And sink or swim, divin' in is the best way to learn Kick up the sand, 'cause your tan proves you lived through the burn And when you wipe out, it's gonna hurt You can't stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf And by the way, it's okay, it could always be worse Yeah, when you wipe out, it's gonna hurt You can't stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf (Go with the flow) Then she said, "When you're sad and you feel alone Write 'em down, all your worries and woes (go with the flow) Then fold 'em up, cork it shut and let that bottle go And set your troubles afloat" She told me, "Hey, sea's the day, know the ocean by heart And if it don't float your boat, learn to swim with the sharks Kick up the sand, 'cause your tan proves you lived through the burn And when you wipe out, it's gonna hurt You can't stop the waves Yeah, when you wipe out, it's gonna hurt You can't stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf" Yeah (Learn how to surf) And by the way, it's okay, it could always be worse Yeah, when you wipe out, it's gonna hurt You can't stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf