Endless Summary: Vol. 9 – Pet Sounds

One-sentence capsule summaries of Beach Boys songs, album by album.

1. "Wouldn't It Be Nice": Brian thinks it would be keen if you and he could get married and settle down when you're a bit older.
   
2. "You Still Believe in Me": Brian knows he's far from a perfect boyfriend, but he's grateful that you patiently put up with him.
   
3. "That's Not Me": Lonely Mike admits he's not as independent as he'd thought.
   
4. "Don't Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)": Brian just wants to spend a little quiet time with you.
5. "I'm Waiting for the Day": Brian is patiently waiting until your broken heart from your last failed relationship ends and you're ready to move on.
   
6. "Let's Go Away for Awhile": The studio musicians play an instrumental by Brian.
   
7. "Sloop John B": Brian and Mike cover the traditional folk song about working a disappointing stint as a sailor.
   
8. "God Only Knows": Carl cannot even begin to comprehend how completely lost he'd be if you ever left him.
   
9. "I Know There's an Answer": Mike, Al, and Brian won't tell you what to do, and they'd rather you let them figure things out for themselves too.
   
10. "Here Today": Mike doesn't want to be a wet blanket or anything, but he suspects that you'll get your heart broken too if you date his ex-girlfriend.
    
11. "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times": Brian says he's got some great new ideas, but finds that the people around him don't quite get it, which about sums up his relationship with the band during this period.
    
12. "Pet Sounds": The studio musicians play another instrumental by Brian.
13. "Caroline, No": Brian finds that the sweet little girl he once knew has grown up to be kind of a bitch.