All Summer Long
American Graffiti Lyrics

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Sittin' in my car outside your house
(Sittin' in my car outside your house)
'Member when you spilled coke all over your blouse
T-shirts, cut-offs and a pair of thongs
(T-shirts, cut-offs and a pair of thongs)
We've been havin' fun all summer long

(All summer long you've been with me)

I can't see enough of you
(All summer long we've both been free
Won't be long till summer time is through
(Summer time is through)
Not for us now

Miniature golf and Hondas in the hills
(Miniature golf and Hondas in the hills)
When we rode the horse we got some thrills
Every now and then we hear our song
(Every now and then we hear our song)
We've been havin' fun all summer long

Won't be long till summer time is through
(Summer time is through)
Not for us now
Every now and then we hear our song
(Every now and then we hear our song)
We've been having fun all summer long

We've been having fun all summer long
(We've been having fun all summer long)
We've been having fun all summer long

(We've been having fun all summer long)
We've been having fun all summer long

Overall Meaning

"All Summer Long" by American Graffiti is a nostalgic song about the carefree days of summer spent with someone special. The singer sits in his car outside his love interest's house, recalling fun moments spent together throughout the summer. The first verse mentions a funny incident where the girl spilled coke all over her blouse. The second verse talks about more fun activities like miniature golf and riding horses in the hills. The chorus repeats the phrase "We've been having fun all summer long" several times, emphasizing the carefree and joyous feeling of the season.

The lyrics of this song are simply relatable to everyone who has had a memorable summer. The song taps into a universal feeling of nostalgia that people have for carefree, innocent times. The repetition of the chorus drives home the theme of the song and leaves listeners with a feeling of happiness and longing. The song has a classic rock and roll sound that perfectly captures the sound of the era.

Line by Line Meaning

Sittin' in my car outside your house
I am parked outside your house, waiting to spend time with you.

'Member when you spilled coke all over your blouse
Do you remember the time when you accidentally spilled soda on your shirt?

T-shirts, cut-offs and a pair of thongs
We have been enjoying the casual summer life in our comfy clothes.

We've been havin' fun all summer long
We have been having a blast throughout the entire summer season.

I can't see enough of you
I enjoy your company so much that I always want to spend more time with you.

Won't be long till summer time is through
Unfortunately, summer will end soon and our carefree days will be over.

Miniature golf and Hondas in the hills
We have been enjoying playing mini-golf and driving around in our Honda cars in the countryside.

When we rode the horse we got some thrills
One exciting time was when we rode a horse and felt the rush of adrenaline.

Every now and then we hear our song
Occasionally, we hear a song that reminds us of our time spent together.

We've been having fun all summer long
We have had a great time throughout the entire summer season.

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Comments from YouTube:

@denisburgess2966

4w↑1

Great music from Great times.

@judyholland7236

49w↑15

"Don't you think the Beach Boys are boss?"....I love this movie.....😍

@barrycuda3769

32w

You would you grungy little twerp. 🙂

@juliejohnson6300

13w

The Beach Boys are boss! 🙌

@BBAKER22

12w

Boss? Lol..WTF is that?

@barcrrt850

14w↑4

I love the Beach Boys!!! Fabulous music 🎶

@MTSVW

35w↑9

As an elder millennial, I’m just now realizing that my high school days were similar to this, just the ‘90s version. Instead of Wolfman Jack, everyone was listening to Delihlah. This movie documents the end of a “summer of fun”—a metaphor for the end of an idyllic era for being a teenager—the last year before Vietnam started. I graduated in 2000, and a year later 911 would happen when I was in college. The ‘90s were similarly a golden era of music and being a kid with a car, without cell phones. Somebody should do a remake of American Graffiti set in 1999 or 2000. Wall-to-wall sound with Nirvana etc.

@BBAKER22

12w

Lol..The 90's were in NO way, like the 60,'s

@beemeratt

Set it in the 70’s. Call it Dazed & Confused. 😂

@kelseymariel2127

47w↑5

RIP Cindy Williams, always such a cutie. This movie is legendary.

@1401minstrel

17w

And now Suzanne Somers as well. She had a memorable role in American Graffiti.

@jefferyblankenship2005

1y↑14

I saw this movie on late-night TV when I was 15 I'm 58 now and it's still one of my all time favorites

@johnisaac3545

15w↑2

So Bitter Sweet memories. Saddens me to see how much times have changed. Love the Beach Boys

@robertbrown-qf8xy

1y↑10

Such an appropriate song to accompany this legendary American film.

@timothydillow3160

3y↑15

The music from "The Graduate" and "American Graffiti" is truly Inseparable from the film.

@1401minstrel

2y↑1

Great movies and great music, but I disagree. All of the songs in American Graffiti were hits on their own long before the film was made, and I believe only one song (Mrs. Robinson) was actually written for The Graduate.

@ElectronicsTech09

3y↑11

I am happy to say, that I have a copy of this movie on DVD and VHS.

@valerielawrence7018

2y↑17

I love this song ❤️

@thomaskemer8109

Yea,it's so Boss!!

@innocenteventiorbetello

2y↑11

The final scene makes me cry every single fucking time..

@MrGregOtis

You are not the only one

@MrGregOtis

1y↑1

Our high school had an all night party after our graduation, starting with a dance in the high school gym with a live band, then off to the movies to see "The Silencers" with Dean Martin, bowling after the movie, then back to the high school for breakfast.

I had my daddy's station wagon to do all of these activities, and I cruised all around town before going to the dance. When I finally got there, I stood outside of the door, leaned up against the building, and this thought popped into my head - "Oh my word! I am now responsible for my own self!" Real life is now the new reality.

Steve to Curt - "You can't stay 17 forever. We're not kids anymore."

@josephhecht-nl4tv

33w

Thanks ! I thought i was the only one ❤

@josephhecht-nl4tv

33w

❤

@lanadale1479

52w↑3

Perfect song for the Ending!

@dannybarlow4256

13w↑1

One of if not the greatest movie of all time

@Diggers5

51w↑3

Thanks for putting this up!

2023 marks the 50th Anniversary of American Graffiti.

@cantalope67

2y↑5

I wish they wouldn't put those pop ups on at the end of a video

@Noah1997callahan

50w↑3

I love the beach boys so much ❤

@alcd6333

47w↑1

Saw it in the theater. Wonderful film with terrific music from the Beach Boys, Del Vikings, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, and many others.

@troysalsbery7294

2y↑6

Love this song, Summer in the 80s.

@1401minstrel

80s? Not 1980s. Try 1960s.

@mr.skinsspirit

2y↑5

My favorite movie of all time.

@barrycuda3769

32w↑1

Love the '55 Chevy.

@hugogrimaldi8465

3y↑12

INDISCUTIBLEMENTE UNA DE LAS MEJORES Y MAS BELLAS CANCIONES DE TODOS LOS TIEMPOS

@MarcelaR-dh1ok

Agree...love that song...along with most of the Beach Boy catalog...

@clarkewi

2y↑5

Such an awesome movie.

@clarkewi

2y↑1

And such an awesome song.

@patrickpuhak9516

The Richard Dreyfuss character was headed for college as he won a scholarship

@2015Zoe

49w↑2

Was the 1st Movie I took a date too..

@BBAKER22

12w

And?

@ElectronicsTech09

3y↑6

This song was used in the movie "American Graffiti".

@sebastianwelcome2080

l know at the ending credits l have whatch it a couple of times

@ericstarvogault2484

3y↑26

The final scene with Dreyfus on the plane heading off to military service reminds me of myself in 1966.

@JohnLaRuffa

2y↑15

I think he was heading off to college.

@1401minstrel

2y↑1

He was going to join the Peace Corps.

@xmotoas

1y↑2

Notes at the end of the film say Curt ended up in Canada (presumably to avoid the draft?) Terry went to Vietnam and was MIA.

@nataliapereira6403

50w↑2

Eu acho que ele foi para faculdade, e para fugir um pouco do clima chamado, Guerra Fria.

@johngomes4278

45w

Thanks for your service Eric

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@spambott1

16w↑1

This song was the perfect way to end American Graffiti.

@1401minstrel

17w↑1

There's another interesting connection to a Beach Boy in this clip. The '55 Chevy was also featured in 1971's Two Lane Blacktop, which starred James Taylor, Dennis Wilson and Warren Oates. Dennis, of course, was the Beach Boys' drummer.

@BBAKER22

12w

And?

@1401minstrel

12w

@@BBAKER22 That's all. No and. Just another connection people might find interesting.

@noeltristanstrong5309

3y↑5

Awesome man. Just awesome

@donovanrobinson7413

22w

American Grfitiy Best Movie All Time.

@marknelson2-ih6sq

30w

Wonderful

@SWFLguy

Reminds me of my youth in Syracuse NY before I went off to college. Curb cruising was what we called it, driving around looking to pick up girls, Innocent and fun times.