It’s All So Beautiful

I know, I know—I usually talk about politics, heavy issues, the state of the world, all that stuff that weighs us down. But honestly? I need a break. My brain needs a vacation. So today, let’s take a detour into something brighter, lighter, and way more fun. Let’s talk about Groovy.

Yeah, groovy. Remember that word? Once upon a time it wasn’t ironic, it wasn’t kitsch—it was the vibe. Groovy meant cool, weird, colorful, and alive. It was the perfect word for a world that wanted to be playful and experimental. Whatever happened to it? And can it make a comeback? I think so. Actually, I think we need it.

The Fashion Was Groovy
Think about the clothes: paisleys, bell bottoms, fringe jackets, mini dresses, platform shoes, and colors that looked like someone melted a rainbow onto your shirt. Fashion back then wasn’t shy. It was bold, messy, clashing in the best possible way. These weren’t outfits, they were statements—“I’m alive, I’m free, I’m groovy.” Compared to the safe beige and black most of us wear today, I say we could use a little more groovy in our closets.

The Music Was Groovy
And the music—man, where do I even start? You had The Monkees goofing around with songs that still get stuck in your head. You had bubblegum pop sitting side by side with fuzzed-out garage rock. You had bands like The 13th Floor Elevators basically inventing psychedelic vibes before half their fans even knew what “psychedelic” meant. Music wasn’t afraid to be weird, silly, catchy, and trippy all at once. That’s groovy.

The Movies & TV Were Groovy
Pop culture was buzzing. Wild in the Streets came along with its wild satire and psychedelic flair. Kids’ shows? Forget the tame stuff we grew up with—back then you had H.R. Pufnstuf, which was basically a psychedelic puppet dreamworld with talking flutes and colorful monsters. And The Monkees TV show? That was pure chaos, like a live-action cartoon with jokes, music, and wall-breaking gags. They didn’t care about rules. They cared about being groovy.

So, Can Groovy Come Back?
Here’s my answer: yes. Absolutely yes. The world is stressful, people are tired, and sometimes all we need is a little more color, a little more silliness, a little more groove. Bring back the lava lamps, the weird slang, the paisley shirts, the goofy TV shows that don’t take themselves too seriously. Groovy isn’t just a word—it’s an attitude. And I think the attitude is what we’re missing.

So, let’s reclaim it. Let’s get groovy again. Because if you ask me—it’s all so beautiful.