Summer Nights
Amber Riley & Chord Overstreet Lyrics


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Summer loving had me a blast
Summer loving happened so fast
I met a girl crazy for me
Met a boy, cute as can be

Summer days drifting away
To, uh, oh, the summer nights
Oh, Well-a, well-a, well-a, huh
Tell me more, tell me more
Did you get very far?
Tell me more, tell me more
Like does he have a car?

She swam by me, she got a cramp
He ran by me, got my suit damp
I saved her life, she nearly drowned
He showed off, splashing around

Summer sun, something's begun
But, uh, oh, the summer nights

Oh, Well-a, well-a well-a, huh
Tell me more, tell me more
Was it love at first sight?
Tell me more, tell me more
Did she put up a fight?

Took her bowling in the arcade
We went strolling, drank lemonade
We made out under the dock
We stayed up 'till ten o'clock

Summer fling, don't mean a thing
But, uh, oh, the summer nights

Well-a, well-a, well-a,
Tell me more, tell me more
But you don't gotta brag
Tell me more, tell me more
'Cause he sounds like a drag

He got friendly, holding my hand
Well, she got friendly down in the sand
He was sweet just turned eighteen
Well, she was good you know what I mean

Summer heat, boy and girl meet
But, uh, oh, the summer nights
Tell me more, tell me more
How much dough did he spend?
Tell me more, tell me more
Could she get me a friend?

It turned colder, that's where it ends
So I told him we'd still be friends
Then we made our true love vow
Wonder what he's doing now
Summer dreams ripped at the seams




But, oh, those summer nights
Tell me more, tell me more

Overall Meaning

The song 'Summer Nights' by Amber Riley & Chord Overstreet is a rendition of the original song from the musical 'Grease'. The lyrics tell the story of a romantic summer fling between two people. The first verse introduces the characters, a boy and a girl, who have instantly connected during the summer. The chorus talks about how the summer days are slipping away, and they are left with the fond memories of summer nights.


The second verse talks about the activities they did together during the summer, like swimming, bowling, and making out under the dock. The chorus repeats, emphasizing how much they enjoyed the summer nights. The bridge reveals that their summer romance is coming to an end as the weather cools down. However, they still make a commitment to remain friends and remember their wonderful summer fling.


Line by Line Meaning

Summer loving had me a blast
The beautiful season of summer made me happy and filled me with joy


Summer loving happened so fast
The beautiful season of summer passed by quickly


I met a girl crazy for me
I met a girl who was extremely interested in me


Met a boy, cute as can be
I met a boy who was very attractive


Summer days drifting away
The summer days passed by slowly and gently


To, uh, oh, the summer nights
But oh, the summer nights were something special


Tell me more, tell me more
I want to know all the details


Did you get very far?
How far did you go with her/him?


Like does he have a car?
Does he have a car? This question may reveal his social status


She swam by me, she got a cramp
She swam near me and suddenly got a muscle cramp


He ran by me, got my suit damp
He ran by me and splashed me, getting my suit wet


I saved her life, she nearly drowned
I saved her from drowning as she was struggling in the water


He showed off, splashing around
He was trying to impress others by showing off his swimming skills and splashing around


Summer sun, something's begun
The warm rays of the summer sun marked the beginning of something new


Was it love at first sight?
Did you fall in love with her/him at first sight?


Did she put up a fight?
Was she hesitant or uninterested in getting together with you?


Took her bowling in the arcade
I took her to play bowling at the arcade


We went strolling, drank lemonade
We went for a walk and drank some refreshing lemonade


We made out under the dock
We kissed each other passionately under the dock, away from prying eyes


We stayed up 'till ten o'clock
We stayed awake until ten o'clock, enjoying each other's company


Summer fling, don't mean a thing
Summer romance is often fleeting and doesn't hold much significance in the long run


But, uh, oh, the summer nights
But oh, the summer nights were unforgettable


You don't gotta brag
You don't have to show off or boast about it


'Cause he sounds like a drag
Because he seems boring, uninteresting or dull


He got friendly, holding my hand
He became more intimate, holding my hand showing his emotional attachment


Well, she got friendly down in the sand
She became more intimate while sitting together on the sand


He was sweet just turned eighteen
He was very charming, having just turned eighteen


Well, she was good you know what I mean
She was skilled and experienced, if you know what I mean


Summer heat, boy and girl meet
The hot summer atmosphere brought the boy and girl closer and they met


How much dough did he spend?
How much money did he spend on her?


Could she get me a friend?
Is she willing to introduce me to her friends?


It turned colder, that's where it ends
As the season changed and it became colder, the romance came to an end


So I told him we'd still be friends
I reassured him that we would remain friends despite the end of the romance


Then we made our true love vow
We promised each other that our love was real and genuine


Wonder what he's doing now
I wonder what he's doing at present


Summer dreams ripped at the seams
The beautiful dreams of summer were shattered


But, oh, those summer nights
But oh, those summer nights will always stay in our memories and hearts




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Warren Casey, Jim Jacobs

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