That Summer
Andy Stochansky Lyrics
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that summer
when I came home you had moved away
so I went running
to try and find you
try and chase you in my stupid way
and I remember
the day you scared off all the neighborhood
and then you told me
that I was stronger
you told me if i run it'd do no good
and they told me I'd be fine
I'd make new friends in all good time
but nobody could
oh nobody could
yeah, nobody could
replace you
I remember
quite clearly
you knocking on my window late that night
and you were so scared
and so broken
you talked, I listened 'til I got it right
and they told me I'd be fine
I'd make new friends in all good time
but nobody could
oh nobody could
yeah, nobody could
replace you
replace you
replace you
but nobody could
oh nobody could
yeah, nobody could
replace you
I remember
that summer
when I came home you had moved away
The lyrics of Andy Stochansky’s song “That Summer” is about a past relationship where the singer comes home to find that his partner has moved away. The song is a nostalgic look back at their relationship, specifically focusing on the summer in question. The singer goes on a chase to find his lost love, even though he knows deep down that it’s a foolish endeavor. He remembers how the neighborhood freaked out and how she reassured him that he was stronger, telling him that running away would be futile. The singer recalls feeling lost, trying to make new friends, but realizing that nobody could replace her.
With “That Summer”, Andy Stochansky successfully captures the feeling of loss and nostalgia. The lyrics are quite simple, but they are effective. He reminisces about the relationship and how much he misses his partner now that she is gone. The fact that he still remembers the incident with such clarity indicates just how much it has stayed with him. The song beautifully encapsulates the pain of a lost love and how it affects us deeply.
Overall, “That Summer” is a powerful, emotional song that resonates with those who have experienced the pain of losing someone they love. Its nostalgic nature and poignant lyrics make it a must-listen for anyone who has ever had their heart broken.
Line by Line Meaning
and I remember
I recall the events that happened
that summer
during that season
when I came home you had moved away
when I returned, you were no longer there
so I went running
I tried to find you
to try and find you
to locate you
try and chase you in my stupid way
to pursue you in my foolish manner
the day you scared off all the neighborhood
when you frightened the entire community
and then you told me
you informed me
that I was stronger
that I possessed strength
you told me if i run it'd do no good
you warned me that fleeing was pointless
and they told me I'd be fine
others assured me that I would recover
I'd make new friends in all good time
I would form new friendships eventually
but nobody could
however, nobody was able to
replace you
take your place in my life
quite clearly
very vividly
you knocking on my window late that night
you rapping my windowpane during the late hours
and you were so scared
you were filled with fear
and so broken
and emotionally shattered
you talked, I listened 'til I got it right
you spoke, and I attentively heard and understood what you were expressing
replace you
take your place in my life
replace you
take your place in my life
replace you
take your place in my life
but nobody could
however, nobody was able to
oh nobody could
absolutely no one had the capability to do so
yeah, nobody could
yes, nobody could
replace you
take your place in my life
replace you
take your place in my life
replace you
take your place in my life
but nobody could
however, nobody was able to
oh nobody could
absolutely no one had the capability to do so
yeah, nobody could
yes, nobody could
replace you
take your place in my life
I remember
I recall the events that happened
that summer
during that season
when I came home you had moved away
when I returned, you were no longer there
Contributed by Keira K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
dwight listmayer
Nice song, great channeling of energy and music!
Gabby Webb
Thank you! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Love this song; I've been looking for it online for SO long
JIN
Thanks, Sun-hee, my friend to let me know this song.