Trans-Pacific Beach Bum

by Stephen Schijns

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Catchy and fun new original featuring classic 60s surf instrumental guitar style married with lyrics daydreaming about Hawaii, California, and Australia. "If it all collapses, it's San Andreas' fault and not mine"!

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Going to Hawaii, gonna work on my tan
Going to Hawaii, gonna find what kind of man
I wanna be / Sittin’ by the sea

Lying on the beach, lazing in the sand
Sleeping on the beach, and I’m gonna make a plan
For something new / What’cha gonna do?
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Going to California, gonna live the dream
Going to California, life is but a meme
Sweetheart / Never gonna part

Gimme sunny days and shorelines full of salt
If it all collapses it’s San Andreas’ fault
And not mine / Living on the line
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Going to Australia, living upside down
Going to Australia, a smile not a frown
It’s alright / Surfin’ in the night

Floating on the ocean, riding on the wave
Sinking in the ocean, another life to save
And it’s mine / Running outta time
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Got a reservation, get me on a plane
Here’s my ticket mister, I won’t be back again
‘cause I’m Going to Hawaii, workin’ on my tan
Going to California, gonna find what kind of man is
Going to Australia, living upside down
Heading off to Bali, getting out of town
And end up in Hawaii, workin’ on my tan
Going to Hawaii, gonna be the kind of man who’s / Going to Hawaii…. (fade)

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released January 27, 2022
music, lyrics, lead vocals: Stephen Schijns
surf guitar: Brian McLennan
drums: Zachari Smith
bass, etc.: Andrew Smith
backing vocals: Carol McCartney, Jesse Collins Jr.
Produced by Andrew Smith at Lake Studios, Kelowna, BC, Canada

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Stephen Schijns Kelowna, British Columbia

From 60s singles to CFRC/CKCU DJ to garage band archivist to chart documentarian to songwriter and guitar player, Steve Schijns (pronounced "Skines") has soaked up classic influences over several decades to begin building his recording career as a mature and distinctive pop-rock creator. He is based in Kelowna, BC, Canada. ... more

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