Audioslave released three successful albums, received three Grammy nominations, sold more than eight million records worldwide, and became the first American rock band to perform an open-air concert in Cuba. Cornell issued a statement in February 2007 that he was permanently leaving the band "due to irresolvable personality conflicts as well as musical differences." As the other three members were busy with the Rage Against the Machine reunion, and Morello and Cornell had each released solo albums in 2007, Audioslave was officially disbanded.
Discography
2002 Audioslave
2005 Out of Exile
2006 Revelations
Jewel Of The Summertime
Audioslave Lyrics
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Burnt face, shadow's erased and I knew I'd be alright
Left that behind me,
Somethin' blinded me,
You're reminding me,
Of a better space and time, miles away
The jewel of the summertime
Jewel of the summer-time
A jewel of the summertime
A jewel of the summertime
Jewel of the summer-time
When I turned 21 I saw the sun pulling out of sight
All that I met were dark silhouettes stumbling in the night
Then we collided,
And I finally,
Got the light on me,
Now I'm bathing in the bright ultraviolet rays
Jewel of the summertime [Repeat: x3]
A jewel of the summertime
Jewel of the summertime
Jewel of the summer-time
Time, time
I left that behind me,
But somethin' blinded me,
You're reminding me,
Of a better space and time, miles away
Jewel of the summertime
Jewel of the summertime
A jewel of the summer-time [Repeat: x5]
Jewel of the summertime
A jewel of the summer-time
Jewel of the summertime [Repeat: x3]
The lyrics to Audioslave's "Jewel of the Summertime" tell a story of nostalgia and longing for a better time. The song starts off with the singer reminiscing about their teenage years, when the sun was high and they didn't know pain. The image of a "burnt face" suggests that the singer was carefree and enjoying life to the fullest. However, as they got older, they encountered more darkness and hardship, represented by the "dark silhouettes stumbling in the night." The line "we collided" could refer to a chance meeting with someone or something that brought light back into the singer's life.
The chorus, "Jewel of the summertime," serves as a metaphor for that brighter time in the past. The use of the word "jewel" suggests that this time was precious and valuable to the singer. They repeat the phrase over and over, emphasizing how important this period was to them. The line "bathing in the bright ultraviolet rays" implies that the singer is now basking in the warmth and light of this better time, either through memory or some sort of transformative experience.
Overall, "Jewel of the Summertime" is a wistful and reflective song about the past. It speaks to the idea that sometimes we need to look back in order to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was 18 I didn't know pain when the sun was high
At 18, I was carefree and never felt any pain, especially during the daytime
Burnt face, shadow's erased and I knew I'd be alright
Even though I got sunburned, it was temporary and didn't cause any lasting harm. I knew everything would turn out fine.
Left that behind me
I moved on from that moment and left it in the past
Somethin' blinded me,
Something obscured my vision or judgment
You're reminding me,
You're bringing back memories or feelings related to that time
Of a better space and time, miles away
You're reminding me of a time and place that was better or more ideal, far from where I am now
The jewel of the summertime
A symbol of perfection or beauty during the summer season
When I turned 21 I saw the sun pulling out of sight
At 21, I realized that the sun sets and the day comes to an end, leading to darkness
All that I met were dark silhouettes stumbling in the night
Everyone I encountered in the darkness appeared as vague shadows or figures, struggling to find their way
Then we collided,
Our paths unexpectedly intersected
And I finally,
As a result of the collision, something finally happened
Got the light on me,
I gained awareness or enlightenment
Now I'm bathing in the bright ultraviolet rays
Now I'm fully immersed in the positive aspects of life and enjoying it to the fullest
Time, time
A repeated acknowledgement of the passing of time
A jewel of the summertime
A hidden gem or perfect experience unique to the summer season
I left that behind me,
Just like before, I moved on from that time or experience
But somethin' blinded me,
However, there was still something that prevented me from seeing things clearly
Jewel of the summertime
A reminder that there are still hidden treasures or positive experiences to be had during the summer season
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TIMOTHY COMMERFORD, CHRIS CORNELL, TOM MORELLO, BRAD WILK
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