His music is related to the retro-synth and 80's inspired scenes recently highlighted by the movie Drive's soundtrack. His sound is described as "dreamy synth-filled tracks that fall somewhere on the spectrum between disco and new wave", "contemporary but retro-tinged" or "easy, breezy [...] chugging along on airy synthesizers like a weekend train to the beachside town of Nantes". Now his music is considered as "70s inspired disco [...]. Borrowing influences from pop, disco, house, and indie".
Anoraak has collaborated with artists such as the former Swedish Italo Disco outfit Sally Shapiro, American singer Slow Shiver, French producer College, Danish singer Lydmor, and has also remixed numerous artists such as Neon Indian, Mika, Junkie XL, Wild Belle, Julian Perretta, among others.
Long Hot Summer Night
Anoraak Lyrics
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Is running through my toes
I might say
I will stay at this place forever
...Eternity must feel like this...
Long hot summer night
Hold me tight
Turn off the light
Starring to skyline
The sunset
May be the best i ever had
Let's lay down on the thin sand
Warm us up
With the heat left by day
Long hot summer night
Hold me tight
Turn off the light
Anoraak's song "Long Hot Summer Night" talks about a romantic and intimate moment shared between two people on a hot summer night. The singer highlights the sensation of the cold wave running through his toes, which serves as a contrast to the warmth and passion he feels as he spends the night with his partner. The lyrics convey a sense of contentment and desire to stay in the present moment forever, as eternity must feel like this.
The second verse describes the beauty of the environment, with the skyline and sunset serving as a picturesque backdrop for the couple's love. The lyrics, "Let's lay down on the thin sand, warm us up, with the heat left by the day," indicate the physical intimacy between the two individuals. The chorus, "Long hot summer night, hold me tight, turn off the light," further emphasizes the romantic atmosphere and intimate nature of the night.
Line by Line Meaning
A cold wave
I am experiencing chills that feel like a wave of coldness
Is running through my toes
This feeling of coldness is originating from my toes and spreading throughout my body
I might say
There is a chance that I will express my desire to stay in this location forever
I will stay at this place forever
I am highly inclined to remain in my current location permanently
...Eternity must feel like this...
The feeling of never wanting to leave this place must be what eternity feels like
Long hot summer night
The current time is a long, hot summer night
Hold me tight
Embrace me tightly
Turn off the light
Please switch off the light
Along the way
As we travel towards our destination
Starring to skyline
We are gazing at the skyline, taking in the view
The sunset
The sun is setting
May be the best i ever had
This sunset could possibly be the most beautiful one I have ever witnessed
Let's lay down on the thin sand
We should lie on the fine sand
Warm us up
The remaining heat from the day will heat us up
With the heat left by day
We can warm ourselves with the heat that remains from the day
Long hot summer night
The current time is a long, hot summer night
Hold me tight
Embrace me tightly
Turn off the light
Please switch off the light
Writer(s): Anoraak
Contributed by Samantha D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
AfterDark682
Love this track. Been listening to Anoraak for years.
Jakub Wyszyński
This album just keeps coming back to me and I can't belive it's been almost 8 years! It's so etheric, beautiful and uplifting! Always brings so many good memories!
Anoraak
Thank you!
Joseph P.
Found this track years ago during one of the best summers of my life. Still listening to this day, thank you Anoraak!
Anoraak
🙌🏽
Kristin McKeever
been obsessed with anoraak for years💓💘❤💙💚💛💜
Glitchin AintEasy
One of those songs that you play in the lingering autumn sunset, and wish it could last just a little bit longer...
Anoraak
❤️
Padre-D Productions
Awesome Summer track
MistahMayneBeats
Bomb ass fucking song! I was cruising to this with all the windows down and man I felt good asf! This got those feel good summer vibes!