Ben & Tan are a Danish duo consisting of Benjamin Rosenbohm (born 3 June 20… Read Full Bio ↴Ben & Tan are a Danish duo consisting of Benjamin Rosenbohm (born 3 June 2002) and Tanne Balcells (born 15 January 1998). They were due to represent Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam, with the song "Yes", until it was cancelled due to the spread of coronavirus throughout Europe.
In 2019, they both participated in the twelfth season of the talent show X Factor and became a duo after the show ended.

Summer Nights
BEN & TAN Lyrics

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Eyes light up like the summer sky
And these days I don't know why
I'm scared to love you
Will your call come through

Watch you drive away out of view
And I still hear I love you too
Maybe peace isn't so far after all

You've seen every part of me
And still you'd never go
Many days I often think
I wished you're all I've known

I had thought I had lost myself
You remind me how much is left
Of me to give
Maybe you're my wish

You've seen every part of me
And still you'd never go
Many days I often think
I wished you're all I've known

I thought I'd lost my only chance
To enjoy those warm summer nights
I thought I'd be alone
This time
But then you came right back
To where you're supposed to be
In my life

What a nice surprise
To have more time with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to BEN & TAN's song "Summer Nights" are a poignant reflection on the fear and uncertainty that can come with falling in love. In the first verse, the singer describes how their eyes light up like the summer sky when they are with their beloved, but there is a hesitance to fully embrace the love that is being offered. The fear of rejection is palpable in the line "Will your call come through," indicating that the singer is unsure if their feelings are reciprocated. When the subject of their affection drives away, the singer is left with the memory of the words "I love you too," which provides a glimmer of hope that maybe they will find peace in this love after all.

In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that their partner has seen every part of them and yet, they have not left. The line "Many days I often think, I wished you're all I've known" suggests that the singer may regret not having met their partner sooner so that they could have experienced their love for longer. The chorus is repeated, highlighting the singer's gratitude for their partner's presence in their life and the feeling of having been given a second chance at happiness.

Overall, "Summer Nights" is a song that captures the bittersweet nature of falling in love. The fear and uncertainty that are present at the beginning of a relationship are contrasted with the joy and gratitude that come with being in a loving partnership.

Line by Line Meaning

Eyes light up like the summer sky
Your eyes sparkle and shine like the clear blue summer sky

And these days I don't know why
Lately, I'm not sure why I feel the way I do

I'm scared to love you
I'm afraid to give you my heart

Will your call come through
I'm anxious to hear from you

Watch you drive away out of view
I see you leave and disappear from my sight

And I still hear I love you too
I can still hear you say 'I love you' as you're leaving

Maybe peace isn't so far after all
Perhaps finding peace and contentment isn't as difficult as I thought

You've seen every part of me
You know every aspect of who I am

And still you'd never go
Yet, you choose to stay by my side

Many days I often think
I often ponder

I wished you're all I've known
That I could have met you earlier in my life and known you all along