Born in Hope Valley, Rhode Island, with his parents Mr. & Mrs. William Gilman Jr., Gilman first received notice as a performer at age seven, attracting the attention of a local vocal coach, Angela Bacari, who later became his manager. Eventually he met with Ray Benson (of Asleep at the Wheel) who helped him record demos, including "Roly Poly". Two months later he was signed by Sony Music Nashville.
His 2000 debut album, One Voice, had a very widely-played single that crossed over well into top 40 airplay. The album reached multi-platinum status, and earned a Grammy nomination. Generally touted as a child prodigy, Gilman appeared on various talk shows. Classic Christmas (which was certified gold) was released later in the year.
He released Dare to Dream (certified gold) on Sony BMG Music Entertainment/Epic Records in 2001, and in 2003 released Music Through Heartsongs, an album inspired by the poetry of Mattie Stepanek. Later in 2003, he performed at a benefit for The Station nightclub fire. In May 2005, he released Everything and More, his first album since his voice changed.
Billy's latest album, self-titled, was released in September 2006 on the Image Entertainment label. The first single off the upcoming album, Southern Star, heralds a return to his country music roots. Billy is scheduled to begin working on his next album with Eddie Galan and Andrew Lane of Trilogy Productions.
I've Got To Make It To Summer
Billy Gilman Lyrics
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When I watch her go by
I don't know if she knows
If I'm even alive
I'd love to ask her out
But there's too
Many people around
I want to drift on an ocean
Of blue in her eyes
On a blanket of sand
Holding her hand
While the lonely
People go by
I've got to make it to summer
I want to tell her the things
That I'm feeling inside
And if I get the chance
I know I'm going
To make her mine
Yeah
I'm stuck in my room while
The snow starts to fall
I'm lost in the beach poster
There on my wall
I'd love to see her there
With the golden sun in her hair
I've got to make it to summer
I want to drift on an ocean
Of blue in her eyes
On a blanket of sand
Holding her hand
While the lonely
People go by
I've got to make it to summer
I want to tell her the things
That I'm feeling inside
And if I get the chance
I know I'm going
To make her mine
Yeah
Oow
I've got to make it to summer
I want to drift on an ocean
Of blue in her eyes
On a blanket of sand
Holding her hand
While the lonely
People go by
I've got to make it to summer
I want to tell her the things
That I'm feeling inside
And if I get the chance
I know I'm going
To make her mine
And if I get the chance
I know I'm going
To make her mine
Ow yeah
I've got to make it to summer
The lyrics of Billy Gilman's "I've Got to Make It to Summer" tell the story of a young man's longing for a girl he has a crush on. He watches her every time she passes by but he's too shy to ask her out because of the crowds around him. He daydreams about spending time with her on the beach holding her hand while everyone else passes by. He's desperate to make it to summer because that's when he believes he will have a chance to tell her how he feels and make her his.
The song captures the universal themes of teenage crushes and the yearning for summer love. The singer is a relatable and endearing character, and Gilman's tender vocal delivery adds to the song's emotional impact. The instrumentals also evoke a sense of the longing and romanticism that the lyrics express.
Overall, "I've Got to Make It to Summer" is a song that captures the rush of young love and the feelings of anticipation and nervousness that come with it. Its lyrics and melody are timeless and resonate with audiences of all ages who have experienced the highs and lows of pursuing a crush.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart skips a beat
I feel excited when I see her
When I watch her go by
When she walks past me
I don't know if she knows
I'm not sure if she's even aware of me
If I'm even alive
If I even exist in her world
I'd love to ask her out
I want to ask her on a date
But there's too
However, there are
Many people around
A lot of people around us
I've got to make it to summer
I have to wait until summer to have a better chance of being alone with her
I want to drift on an ocean
I dream of floating in a sea
Of blue in her eyes
Reflecting the blue color of her eyes
On a blanket of sand
Lying on a sandy beach
Holding her hand
Holding her soft, warm hand
While the lonely
As lonely
People go by
Watching people pass by us
I want to tell her the things
I want to express my feelings to her
That I'm feeling inside
My hidden emotions
And if I get the chance
If I eventually get the opportunity
I know I'm going
I'm determined to
To make her mine
Make her my girlfriend
I'm stuck in my room while
I am trapped inside my room
The snow starts to fall
As snowflakes begin to fall
I'm lost in the beach poster
I'm daydreaming about a picture of a beach
There on my wall
Hanging on my wall
I'd love to see her there
I wish she was with me there
With the golden sun in her hair
As the sun gracefully shines on her hair
Oow
Sound of excitement
And if I get the chance
If the possibility arises
I know I'm going
I'm determined to
To make her mine
To ask her to be my girlfriend
Ow yeah
Sound of hope
I've got to make it to summer
Wait until summer to better my chance
I want to drift on an ocean
I dream of floating in a sea
Of blue in her eyes
Reflecting the blue color of her eyes
On a blanket of sand
Lying on a sandy beach
Holding her hand
Holding her soft, warm hand
While the lonely
As lonely
People go by
Watching people pass by us
I want to tell her the things
I want to say the emotion I have
That I'm feeling inside
What is buried within me
And if I get the chance
When the time is right
I know I'm going
I have the confidence to
To make her mine
Convince her to be my partner
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