Summer
Beyoncé THE CARTERS JAY-Z Lyrics


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Right now inside the place to be with the one JAY-Z and Bey
Slowing down the dance to a different type of speed
You know and Cool & Dre they 'pon the beat
You know, a bloodclaat heat (right)

Let's make love in the summertime, yeah
On the sands, beach sands, make plans
To be in each other's arms, yeah
Let it breathe, let it breathe
I wanna drown in the depth of you, yeah yeah (yeah yeah)
When the water's so blue (so blue, so blue)
So blue (so blue)
I need to take my time, oh yeah
Show you somethin' real (so real)
So real (let it breathe), so real (let it breathe, so real)
I want you to come inside right now
So you know just how I feel
How I feel (let it breathe, let it breathe), yeah

We never been this far from the shore
We might not ever go back anymore
Got you all in your emotions, hit you with the force then
Tell me your desires, I won't ever tire
You'd rather play the game than to throw the fight
Boy you know that ain't right
When I'm needing your affection, I need that attention
Up and down motion, come swim in my ocean, yeah yeah

Let's make love in the summertime, yeah
On the sands, beach sands, make plans
To be in each other's arms
Let it breathe, let it breathe
I wanna drown in the depth of you, yeah yeah (yeah yeah)
Where the water's so blue
So blue (so blue)

I brought my sand to the beach
Hopped out the Lam' with the sheep
Skin rugs on the floor
We hugged, made love on the seats
We tried to hide in the hills
We watched the sky turn peach
Summer's light like, summer's night
It's like, Christ masterpiece
She taste like Corona Light, sweet
Even the lime gotta squeeze
She gave me a lil swig, to chase behind my weed
If I can stay in her hair forever, that'd be fine by me
I don't have no concept of time
Even with a rose gold Concept on me
I remember summer nights in the projects
Bullet rounds interrupting my Chi
When the worst thing that could happen
Zipped up his jacket and ran back down the street
In Bel-Air only the nights get cold
I wrapped a yellow jacket 'round Bey
It's not lost on me, music has my kids sound asleep

Oh, let's make love in the summertime, yeah
On the sands, beach sands, make plans
To be in each other's arms, yeah
Let it breathe, let it breathe
I need to take my time to show you somethin' real (so real)
This is real (so real)
I want you to come inside right now
So you know just how I feel, how I feel
Let's make love in the summertime
Let's make love in the summertime
Be in each other's arms
Let it breathe, let it breathe
Let's make love in the summertime, yeah
On the sands, beach sands, make plans
To love in each other's arms

Love, well, love never change, you know, people change, you know




love never change, love is universal
Love is going to express itself as a form of forgiveness and compassion for each other

Overall Meaning

The song "Summer" by The Carters (Jay-Z and Beyoncé) is a musical ode to summertime love. The lyrics celebrate the two artists' relationship and their desire to make love on the beach and in the ocean. The song features a slow beat produced by Cool & Dre, which allows the couple to savor the moment and each other's company. The opening lines of the song set the scene by introducing the two artists as they slow dance to the music. The phrase "bloodclaat heat" is a Jamaican slang term that refers to a sense of passion or intensity, adding an element of dynamism to the lyrics. Beyoncé's verse expresses her desire to drown in the depth of her lover while the water's blue, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for the depth of their connection. Jay-Z's verse adds another layer to the song by highlighting the contrast between the luxury lifestyle he now leads and his humble origins. The couple's vocals blend well together, creating a harmonious feeling that captures the essence of summertime love.


In summary, "Summer" is a romantic and sensual song that celebrates love and the summertime. The song's slow beat, the powerful mix of both artists' vocals and the lyrics' metaphors work together to create a timeless masterpiece.


Line by Line Meaning

Right now inside the place to be with the one JAY-Z and Bey
I am currently with my partner JAY-Z and Beyoncé in this place


Slowing down the dance to a different type of speed
Changing the pace of the dance to match our mood


You know and Cool & Dre they 'pon the beat
Produced by Cool & Dre


You know, a bloodclaat heat (right)
We are experiencing intense passion right now


Let's make love in the summertime, yeah
Let's express our love in a passionate way during the summer months


On the sands, beach sands, make plans
Let's plan to have this intimate moment on the sandy beach


To be in each other's arms, yeah
We want to hold each other tightly


Let it breathe, let it breathe
Let's not rush, let the moment linger


I wanna drown in the depth of you, yeah yeah (yeah yeah)
I want to be completely consumed by you


When the water's so blue (so blue, so blue)
When the ocean is at its most beautiful


I need to take my time, oh yeah
I want to savor every moment


Show you somethin' real (so real)
I want to be my true, authentic self around you


I want you to come inside right now
I want you to feel the same level of passion as me


So you know just how I feel
I want you to understand my love and desire for you


We never been this far from the shore
We have never been this daring or adventurous before


We might not ever go back anymore
We might never return to our past selves after this experience


Got you all in your emotions, hit you with the force then
I am overwhelming you with intense feelings


Tell me your desires, I won't ever tire
I want to know your deepest desires and will never get tired of fulfilling them


You'd rather play the game than to throw the fight
You would rather make a genuine effort in our relationship than give up easily


Boy you know that ain't right
You know that giving up easily is not the right thing to do


When I'm needing your affection, I need that attention
When I crave your love and attention, I need you to be there for me


Up and down motion, come swim in my ocean, yeah yeah
Let's engage in lovemaking that mimics the waves of the ocean


I brought my sand to the beach
I brought my unique style and flare to this experience


Hopped out the Lam' with the sheep
We arrived in a Lamborghini with a group of followers or entourage


Skin rugs on the floor
We created a cozy and intimate environment with plush rugs


We hugged, made love on the seats
We embraced and had sex in a comfortable and intimate space


We tried to hide in the hills
We attempted to keep our intimate moment a secret


We watched the sky turn peach
We basked in the beauty of the natural surroundings


Summer's light like, summer's night
The light and energy of summer feels like a magical night


It's like, Christ masterpiece
The beauty of this moment feels like a true masterpiece


She taste like Corona Light, sweet
She is sweet like Corona Light beer


Even the lime gotta squeeze
Even in the sweetest moments, there is still some complexity and a need to work for it


She gave me a lil swig, to chase behind my weed
She gave me a small taste of her love, and it complements the high of my cannabis use


If I can stay in her hair forever, that'd be fine by me
I am deeply in love and infatuated with her and never want to leave her side


I don't have no concept of time
In this moment, time does not exist


Even with a rose gold Concept on me
Even with expensive possessions, I am still losing sense of time


I remember summer nights in the projects
I reminisce about past summer nights spent in low-income housing


Bullet rounds interrupting my Chi
The sound of gunshots disturbed my peace and calmness


When the worst thing that could happen
During those times, death was the worst thing that could happen


Zipped up his jacket and ran back down the street
Someone would run away from danger, leaving others to fend for themselves


In Bel-Air only the nights get cold
The climate and lifestyle in Bel-Air contrasted what I experienced in the projects


I wrapped a yellow jacket 'round Bey
I wanted to keep Beyoncé warm in the cold Bel-Air nights


It's not lost on me, music has my kids sound asleep
I am grateful that my music has a positive impact on my family and helps them sleep peacefully


Love, well, love never change, you know, people change, you know
Love stays constant, but people and circumstances can change


Love never change, love is universal
Love is an eternal feeling that is universal and transcends all differences


Love is going to express itself as a form of forgiveness and compassion for each other
In a true expression of love, forgiveness and compassion will be present for one another




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andre Christopher Lyon, Beyonce Gisselle Knowles, Homer Steinweiss, Leon Michels, Marcello Valenzano, Michael Herard, Shawn Carter, Thomas Brenneck, MICHAEL ANTHONY HERARD, SHAWN C. CARTER, THOMAS R. BRENNECK, JAMES EDWARD II FAUNTLEROY

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