The Last Day Of Summer
● The Cure Lyrics
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Nothing I dream
Nothing is new
Nothing I think or believe in or say
Nothing is true
It used to be so easy
I never even tried
But the last day of summer
Never felt so cold
The last day of summer
Never felt so old
Never felt so...
All that I have
All that I hold
All that is wrong
All that I feel for or trust in or love
All that is gone
It used to be so easy
I never even tried
Yeah it used to be so easy
But the last day of summer
Never felt so cold
The last day of summer
Never felt so old
The last day of summer
Never felt so cold
Never felt so
The lyrics of The Cure's "The Last Day of Summer" express a sense of disillusionment and despair. The singer of the song is deeply disillusioned with everything around them - they feel that there is nothing in their life that gives them meaning or purpose. They describe themselves as "nothing" - devoid of dreams, beliefs, or truths. This feeling of emptiness is in sharp contrast to how they felt in the past, when everything seemed easy and familiar.
The chorus of the song - "the last day of summer / never felt so cold / the last day of summer / never felt so old / never felt so..." - is particularly poignant. It suggests that the singer is aware of the passing of time and the impermanence of all things. The end of summer, which traditionally represents a time of abundance, warmth, and joy, is now associated with feelings of coldness and sadness. The singer is aware that this moment is fleeting, and that they will never be able to recapture the feelings of their youth.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing I am
I feel like I am nothing, lacking a sense of identity or purpose.
Nothing I dream
I have no dreams or aspirations for the future.
Nothing is new
My life lacks excitement or change, and everything seems stagnant and repetitive.
Nothing I think or believe in or say
I don't have any strong opinions or beliefs and struggle to articulate myself.
Nothing is true
I feel disconnected from reality and uncertain about what is real.
All that I have
I am left with nothing, feeling empty and alone.
All that I hold
The things I once valued are now meaningless and insignificant.
All that is wrong
I am consumed by negativity and see only flaws in myself and the world around me.
All that I feel for or trust in or love
My feelings of affection and trust have disappeared, leaving me emotionally numb.
All that is gone
The things I once had or valued are now lost or destroyed, adding to my sense of emptiness.
But the last day of summer
This is a significant moment, marking the end of a season and a change in circumstances.
Never felt so cold
Despite the warmth of the season, my emotional state feels cold and bleak.
Never felt so old
I feel worn out and exhausted, as though I have lived too long with my current struggles.
Never felt so...
There are no words to describe the depth of my despair and emptiness.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT JAMES SMITH, SIMON GALLUP, ROGER O'DONNELL, PERRY BAMONTE, JASON TOOP COOPER
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@TheGroovyGuitarDude
For anyone who wants to play this on guitar, here's how :)
- Standard Tuning - Capo 3rd -
- Structure of the Song -
Chorus, Verse, Chorus, Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Chorus
- Chorus Picking Pattern -
E| 0
A| 2
D| 2
G| 0 0 2
B| 0 2
e|
Repeat this part x4, then play the picking patterns below
E|
A| 0 0 2 2
D| 2 1
G| 2 2
B| 1 0 4
e| 0
- Verse & Bridge Picking Pattern -
E| 0
A| 2
D| 2
G| 0 0 2
B| 0 2
e|
Repeat throughout all Verses & the Bridge
Hope this helps out! If you get stuck or need a little extra help, I just posted a video tutorial for this on my channel :)
@7clouds
When you don't have anything to do, what do you usually do to pass time? I scroll through my instagram feed haha :D
@rebbecahisrael2631
Watching Your Music Video
@nevenagavric29
Same
@marlenasien8793
A dangerous addiction...
@sehajpreetkaur4604
Sleep 😴
@glooomy_rose1941
Sleep or listen to Lana ❤
@7clouds
Long time no hear from Lana! She's as amazing as ever! <3
@ThiccJuice69
This is a cover
@axi9570
2:11
@pinkcloud2137
I love this song..Icve heard her name a lot..I would like to roam a bit more