Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: rock-n-roll
Song Meaning of “Wipe Out” by Jan & Dean
‘Wipe Out’ by Jan & Dean is a classic surf rock tune about a surfer who learns too late the risks that come with pursuing his dream of being a master of the waves. The lyrics tell a story of a brave and daring surfer who meets his fate when a wave unexpectedly crashes over him, thereby wiping him out. The narrator implies that the surfer sustained injuries, either physical or emotional, from this rough encounter; however despite this the lesson of the song is that risks should not be taken lightly and that there is a chance of getting wiped out no matter how brave and great of a surfer one may be. The song serves as a warning to any daring and thrill seeking souls, reminiscent of the famous warning ‘Let the buyer beware’.