Daisy Bell – Bicycle Built For Two Lyrics

In Victorian England in 1876 a new craze was taking over, the bicycle. Suddenly everyone was talking about it, riding it and dreaming of owning one. One enterprising young man named Harry Dacre decided to cash in on the excitement by writing a catchy song about pedal powered romance. The result was Daisy Bell (Bicycle Built for Two), which quickly became a hit.

The lyrics to the song tell of a romantic bike ride between Daisy and her lover John. The bicycle they ride on is a tandem, a bike that has two seats and two sets of handlebars so that both riders can pedal at the same time. This type of bicycle is a popular choice for couples who want to enjoy the outdoors together or for people who may not be as physically fit as others.

While the song is about a love affair it is also a tribute to the bicycle itself. The song has become an icon for all things cycling, and the image of a couple riding side by side on a tandem has been used in advertising by many companies.

The song has been covered by many famous musicians including Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby, Alvin and the Chipmunks, Nick Cave, Katy Perry and more. It was even sung by HAL in Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey. The enduring popularity of the song is due to its beautiful blend of invigorating creativity and unique storytelling.