I spent the summer in Santa Cruz
And I met a blonde on beach with lots of quirky tattoos
She had that old movie quote: We're gonna need a bigger boat
To tiny waves on her toes and turtle tracks on her collarbone

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
Yeah 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 bе worse
And when you wipe out, it's gonna hurt
You can't stop thе waves, but you can learn how to surf

And I met a blonde on beach with lots of quirky tattoos
She had a shark on her arm, a pirate shredding the gnar
An octopus wearing 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
Yeah 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 them 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, seas 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
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