“Blimp Rock excel in an area that few bands can get away with; pop or rock music with witty lyrics that straddle the line between sharply witty and outright comedy. Acts like Christian Hansen and The Burning Hell have both done this well, and Blimp Rock can count itself safely within their ranks. After all, how many bands could make a song about Lake Ontario lifeguards be entertaining?” -- Gray Owl Point
“Swampy, bong-littered grooves and slick, silvery guitar lines pepper the entirety of the album – a warm welcome for the summer to come and a sinful array of festivities. It’s a spoonful of Southern Ontario shtick that’s sure to please even the more cynical connoisseurs of scrappy garage rock.” – Beatroute
Wet Hot Canadian Summer
Blimp Rock Lyrics
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I left the city with my lover
Swapped our kicks in for water shoes
Went to a place where dogs ride in canoes
Water was cold but we didn't mind
This wet hot Canadian summer
Night fell and we roasted lumber
Up a match but we didn't mind
My mind
Is wired to find stress all the time
But it can't find no stress when there is
No stress to find, there is no stress to find
This wet hot Canadian summer
I gave into such a comfort
Said I'd like a cottage by the lake
Toronto boy, Toronto boy that's just what you say (Sung by others)
Oh that's right well maybe never mind
This wet hot Canadian summer
The greatest lake gave us supper
Fire on the sand by the water with the wind blowing strong a making it harder to light
Up the grill but we didn't mind
My mind
Is wired to find dark all of the time
But it can't cast no shade when there is
No shade to find there was no shade to find
Right in the thick of the summer
I shot a rifle with a hunter
Right at a drone
Doh doh doh
Doh doh doh doh doh
Doh doh doh doh doh doh doh doh
Our time
Is often pulled some other guys
But we don't trade off just to get by
When we do what we want, ah whenever we want
My mind
Is wired to find stress all the time
But it can't find no stress when there is
No stress to find, there was no stress to find
The lyrics of Blimp Rock's "Wet Hot Canadian Summer" paint a vivid picture of a carefree and idyllic summer getaway in Canada. The singer describes leaving the city with their lover, trading in their urban footwear for water shoes, and immersing themselves in the natural beauty of a place where even dogs ride in canoes. Despite the chilly water, the couple remains unfazed, embracing the refreshing experience of being surrounded by nature.
As night descends, they light a fire on the sand near the water, struggling against the strong wind to ignite a match. However, this small inconvenience does not dampen their spirits as they continue to enjoy the moment together. The lyrics suggest a sense of contentment and appreciation for the simple pleasures that the Canadian summer offers.
The singer reflects on their tendency to seek out stress in their mind, yet in the tranquil setting of the summer retreat, stress seems to evaporate. The absence of external pressures allows them to fully embrace the present moment, highlighting the therapeutic effects of being in nature and away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
As the song progresses, the singer muses about the desire for a lakeside cottage and the allure of a slower pace of life. The lyrics touch on themes of escapism and finding comfort in simplicity, as well as the acknowledgment of one's roots and the contrast between urban and rural lifestyles. The imagery of a lakeside fire, the wind blowing strong, and the essence of Canadian summer permeate the song, creating a nostalgic and dreamy atmosphere that captures the essence of a carefree summer retreat in the Great White North.
Line by Line Meaning
This wet hot Canadian summer
During this warm and humid summer in Canada
I left the city with my lover
I escaped the busy city with my partner
Swapped our kicks in for water shoes
Traded our regular shoes for water-friendly footwear
Went to a place where dogs ride in canoes
Visited a location where even dogs were enjoying water activities
Water was cold but we didn't mind
The water may have been chilly, but we didn't let it bother us
Night fell and we roasted lumber
As the night descended, we toasted wood by the fire
Fire on the sand by the water with the wind blowing strong and making it harder to light
Struggling to start a fire on the beach with the strong wind blowing
Up a match but we didn't mind
Even though it was challenging, we remained unfazed
My mind
My thoughts
Is wired to find stress all the time
Usually prone to seeking out stress
But it can't find no stress when there is
However, there was no stress to be found
No stress to find, there is no stress to find
There simply wasn't any stress present
I gave into such a comfort
I indulged in a feeling of relaxation
Said I'd like a cottage by the lake
Expressed a desire for a lakeside cottage
Toronto boy, Toronto boy that's just what you say (Sung by others)
Addressing someone from Toronto with a common desire
Oh that's right well maybe never mind
Suggesting a change of heart or decision
The greatest lake gave us supper
We were provided with a meal by the impressive lake
Up the grill but we didn't mind
Although it was a challenge, we were not bothered
Right in the thick of the summer
During the peak of summer
I shot a rifle with a hunter
Engaged in shooting with a hunter
Right at a drone
Aimed directly at a drone
Our time
The time we spent together
Is often pulled some other guys
Sometimes influenced by others
But we don't trade off just to get by
But we don't compromise just to survive
When we do what we want, ah whenever we want
We do as we please, whenever we choose
Is wired to find dark all of the time
Primarily inclined to notice negativity
But it can't cast no shade when there is
However, there was no negativity present to cast a shadow
No shade to find there was no shade to find
There simply wasn't any negativity to be found
Lyrics © Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Peter Demakos
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