I'm Bugged at My Ol' Man

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About I'm Bugged at My Ol' Man

"I'm Bugged at My Ol' Man" is a song written by Brian Wilson for the American rock band The Beach Boys. It was released on their 1965 album Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!). However, when Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!) was reissued in the early 1970s as California Girls, the track was cut from the running order.


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1965
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I'm bugged at my ol' man
Cause he's making me stay in my room
(Darn my dad)

I came in a little late
And my ol' man he just blew his mind
(Blew it bad)

Why did he sell my surfboard?
He cut off my hair in my sleep

I wish I could see outside
But he tacked up boards on my window
(Gosh it's dark)

I can't hit the surf, can't drag
Can't do a dog-goned thing
(Wish I could)

I tried to call up my chick
But he jerked my phone right out of the wall

They gave me some breadcrumbs
And a little glass of water
And they're out there eating steak
(Smells so good)

I ripped up my wardrobe
And I'm growing a beard
Oh when will they let me come out

I'd listen to my radio
But he took it and he's using it in his own room
(Now it's gone)

I wish I could do some homework
But I got suspended from school
(Blew my cool)

I'm bugged at my ol' man
And he doesn't even know where it's at

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The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys are an American rock band, formed in 1961 in Hawthorne, California. The group was initially composed of brothers Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. Managed by the Wilsons' father Murry, the Beach Boys signed to Capitol Records in 1962. The band's early music gained popularity across the United States for its close vocal harmonies and lyrics reflecting a Southern California youth culture of surfing, cars, and romance. By the mid 1960s, Brian Wilson's growing creative ambition and songwriting ability would dominate the group's musical direction. The primarily Wilson-composed Pet Sounds album and "Good Vibrations" single (both released in 1966) featured a complex, intricate and multi-layered sound that wa… more »

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Written by: BRIAN WILSON

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10 facts about this song

Band Information
"I'm Bugged at My Ol' Man" is by "The Beach Boys", a band comprising brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and their friend Al Jardine.
Album Details
The song is a part of the album named "Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!)" which was their ninth studio album, released in 1965.
Musical Style
This track particularly stands out due to a distinct shift from the band's usual surf-rock style, moving towards a more quirky, sarcastic narration.
Song Theme
The song features a humorously exaggerated teen angst theme and is about a teenager who is angry with his father for grounding him.
Brian Wilson's Influence
Brian Wilson was reportedly the driving force behind this song. His conflicted feelings about his own father, Murry Wilson, are believed to have influenced the song's lyrics.
Minimal Instrumentation
Unlike the majority of Beach Boys songs, "I'm Bugged at My Ol' Man" is unique because it features only Brian Wilson on piano and vocal, with no added backing vocals or instrumentation.
Comic Touch
The song is not just about teenager dissatisfaction, but it also has a hint of humorous and comic touch. This is seen especially when the singer proclaims that he gets back at his father by stealing his aftershave to go and chase women.
Critical Reception
Though it may not have been considered a critical highlight of the album in the 1960s, over time, the song has gained popularity and admiration for its offbeat and more straightforward narration in comparison to the typical early Beach Boys song.
Hidden Track
The track ends with a short skit featuring the band members joking and laughing, adding to the general lighthearted theme of the song, which is relatively hidden and considered a gem by many.
Relating to Youth
The song remains a testament to the Beach Boys' ability to connect with their young fan base, encapsulating the feelings of teenage frustration and rebellion in a humorous and relatable manner.

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