Summer
Asia (Rock) Lyrics
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The mantle now so bare
From green then into brown
Lie scattered all around
We hope they will return
Like those before did learn
Now that their summer's gone
We have to carry on
Now tell me, who are you
To judge my fate?
Chorus:
Oh, the rain burns on
Now that summer's gone
Oh, the wind blows strong
Now that summer's gone
Across the fields we ran
To emerald castles, banned
By rule of modern man
Who built a winter land
Then as the seasons change
He'll fly and hide away
Above a cloud of words
On wings of gold I heard
We must rise, it's not too late
Now tell me, who are you
To change our fate?
[Chorus:]
The lyrics of Asia's song "Summer" suggest a sense of loss and longing for the past as well as a determination to move forward. The line "Her fingers feel the air, the mantle now so bare" paints a vivid picture of someone feeling the emptiness left behind by the end of summer. The reference to leaves turning brown and scattering all around symbolizes the end of something vibrant and alive, and the hope that it will return.
The second stanza seems to be a critique of modern society, where the "rule of modern man" has built a world of synthetic pleasures that have replaced the natural beauty of emerald castles. The seasons are no longer respected, and modern man runs away from them instead of embracing the changes they bring. This is perhaps best illustrated by the line "Above a cloud of words, on wings of gold I heard," which suggests a disconnect from the natural world and an obsession with material possessions.
In the chorus, the rain and wind are used as metaphors for the hardships of life that come after the end of the summer, suggesting that the end of summer is not just the end of a season, but the end of an era. The repeated line "Now that summer's gone" emphasizes the feeling of loss and sadness, while also acknowledging that life must go on.
Line by Line Meaning
Her fingers feel the air
She feels the change in the air and senses that summer is gone
The mantle now so bare
The landscape is now devoid of greenery and life
From green then into brown
The lush green foliage has now turned brown and withered away
Lie scattered all around
The dead leaves from the trees are scattered all around
We hope they will return
We hope that new growth and life will return with the coming seasons
Like those before did learn
Like how nature follows a cycle of growth, decay, and regeneration
Now that their summer's gone
Now that the thriving season of life is over
We have to carry on
We must continue living and thriving despite these changes
Till we rise, I just can't wait
Until the next season of growth and life, he is looking forward with eagerness
Now tell me, who are you
Who are you to judge me or my experiences?
To judge my fate?
To presume to know the outcome of my life or the course of events
Oh, the rain burns on
The rain is still falling despite the end of summer
Now that summer's gone
Now that the thriving season of life is over
Oh, the wind blows strong
The winds of change are blowing strongly
Across the fields we ran
They run through fields, enjoying the outdoors and nature
To emerald castles, banned
They long to escape to a place of beauty and happiness
By rule of modern man
But society and modern life's rules prevent them from doing so
Who built a winter land
Modern life and its values have created a cold and barren world
Then as the seasons change
As the cycle of life follows its course
He'll fly and hide away
He'll escape from the cold, hard reality and seek refuge elsewhere
Above a cloud of words
Above the noise and chaos of modern life
On wings of gold I heard
He hears the call of adventure or the promise of a better season
We must rise, it's not too late
They must rise to the occasion despite the difficulties
To change our fate?
Can we alter the course of events or destiny?
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEOFF DOWNES, JOHN TIMOTHY PAYNE
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Alejandra Castro
Summer
Asia
Her fingers feel the air
The mantle now so bare
From green then into brown
Lie scattered all around
We hope they will return
Like those before did learn
Now that their summer's gone
We have to carry on
Till we rise, I just can't wait
Now tell me, who are you
To judge my fate?
Chorus:
Oh, the rain burns on
Now that summer's gone
Oh, the wind blows strong
Now that summer's gone
Across the fields we ran
To emerald castles, banned
By rule of modern man
Who built a winterland
Then as the seasons change
He'll fly and hide away
Above a cloud of words
On wings of gold I heard
We must rise, it's not too late
Now tell me, who are you
To change our fate?
Chorus
Alejandra Castro
Summer
Asia
Her fingers feel the air
The mantle now so bare
From green then into brown
Lie scattered all around
We hope they will return
Like those before did learn
Now that their summer's gone
We have to carry on
Till we rise, I just can't wait
Now tell me, who are you
To judge my fate?
Chorus:
Oh, the rain burns on
Now that summer's gone
Oh, the wind blows strong
Now that summer's gone
Across the fields we ran
To emerald castles, banned
By rule of modern man
Who built a winterland
Then as the seasons change
He'll fly and hide away
Above a cloud of words
On wings of gold I heard
We must rise, it's not too late
Now tell me, who are you
To change our fate?
Chorus
Ania Legenza
Tyle lat a ja wciąż uwielbiam!!!
CIPRIANO DE RORE
THE BEST.....GREAT SOLO...AMAZING VOICE OF MR PAYNE...THE MOST GREAT BAND OF THE WORLD
Thorsten Kramer
I played this song on my Gibson acoustic and it sounds so wonderful. Asia forever since 1982 I'm a fan from the beginning.
galtie bernard
It will be to listen your version?
Just Ange
I bought the album after hearing this song, great album!
Just Ange
Desire and anytime are awesome tunes too!!
leonakita
Good news: its a great tune, Bad News: its by far the best song on the album
Stuart T
Love this song and album , why is it not available on spotify
Nick Torrano Harling
A superb song by Asia featuring John Payne