In The Summertime -
Bob Sonic vs. Mungo Jerry Lyrics
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Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh
In the summertime when the weather is hot
When the weather's fine
You got women, you got women on your mind
Have a drink, have a drive
Go out and see what you can find
If her daddy's rich take her out for a meal
If her daddy's poor just do what you feel
Speed along the lane
Do a turn or return the twenty-five
When the sun goes down
You can make it, make it good and really fine
We're not bad people
We're not dirty, we're not mean
We love everybody but we do as we please
When the weather's fine
We go fishin' or go swimmin' in the sea
We're always happy
Life's for livin' yeah, that's our philosophy
Sing along with us
Dee dee dee-dee dee
Dah dah dah-dah dah
Yeah we're hap-happy
Dah dah-dah
Dee-dah-do dee-dah-do dah-do-dah
Dah-do-dah-dah-dah
Dah-dah-dah do-dah-dah
Alright ah
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh
When the winter's here, yeah it's party time
Bring your bottle, wear your bright clothes
It'll soon be summertime
And we'll sing again
We'll go drivin' or maybe we'll settle down
If she's rich, if she's nice
Bring your friends and we'll all go into town
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh
In the summertime when the weather is hot
You can stretch right up and touch the sky
When the weather's fine
You got women, you got women on your mind
Have a drink, have a drive
Go out and see what you can find
If her daddy's rich take her out for a meal
If her daddy's poor just do what you feel
Speed along the lane
Do a turn or return the twenty-five
When the sun goes down
You can make it, make it good and really fine
We're not bad people
We're not dirty, we're not mean
We love everybody but we do as we please
When the weather's fine
We go fishin' or go swimmin' in the sea
We're always happy
Life's for livin' yeah, that's our philosophy
Sing along with us
Dee dee dee-dee dee
Dah dah dah-dah dah
Yeah we're hap-happy
Dah dah-dah
Dee-dah-do dee-dah-do dah-do-dah
Dah-do-dah-dah-dah
The lyrics of "In The Summertime" by Mungo Jerry reflect the carefree and adventurous spirit of summertime. The repetition of the "chh chh-chh" sounds at the start of each verse create a lively and upbeat feeling, setting the tone for the rest of the song. The opening lines describe the freedom and exhilaration of summer weather, encouraging listeners to extend themselves to the sky.
The song then talks about the pleasures of summer romance, whether with a rich or poor partner. The lyrics suggest enjoying life without worrying too much about social conventions; "We're not bad people, we're not dirty, we're not mean, we love everybody but we do as we please." The chorus repeats the idea that in summertime, the mood is happy and carefree, and people enjoy spending time outdoors, whether fishing or swimming in the sea. The song ends with a promise to continue the fun during the winter months, looking forward to the next summer with enthusiasm.
Overall, "In The Summertime" celebrates the joy and carefree nature of summertime. It encourages listeners to enjoy the good weather, to take risks, and to embrace life in the moment. It portrays summertime as a time of adventure and freedom, where social conventions can be ignored and happiness can be found in simple pleasures.
Line by Line Meaning
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Repetitive intro beat
In the summertime when the weather is hot
During the summer when it's hot outside
You can stretch right up and touch the sky
It's a time of optimism and freedom
When the weather's fine
When the climate is pleasant
You got women, you got women on your mind
Thinking about romantic interests
Have a drink, have a drive
Take a drink and go for a ride
Go out and see what you can find
Explore and discover things
If her daddy's rich take her out for a meal
If her father is wealthy, treat her to a nice dinner
If her daddy's poor just do what you feel
If her father is not wealthy, do what you want
Speed along the lane
Drive quickly down the road
Do a turn or return the twenty-five
Make a U-turn or come back at 25 mph
When the sun goes down
After sunset
You can make it, make it good and really fine
You can have a really good time
We're not bad people
We are not wicked individuals
We're not dirty, we're not mean
We are not unclean or cruel
We love everybody but we do as we please
We care about people but we act freely
When the weather's fine
When the climate is pleasant
We go fishin' or go swimmin' in the sea
We relax by fishing or swimming
We're always happy
We are constantly content
Life's for livin' yeah, that's our philosophy
We believe in enjoying life
Sing along with us
Join in our singing
Dee dee dee-dee dee
Silly vocalization
Dah dah dah-dah dah
Another silly vocalization
Yeah we're hap-happy
We are extremely joyous
Dah dah-dah
More silly vocalization
Dee-dah-do dee-dah-do dah-do-dah
Even more silly vocalization
Dah-do-dah-dah-dah
Dah-dah-dah do-dah-dah
Continuing with the silly vocalization
Alright ah
Expression of agreement or satisfaction
When the winter's here, yeah it's party time
During winter, it's time to celebrate
Bring your bottle, wear your bright clothes
Bring your own drink and dress colorfully
It'll soon be summertime
Summer will come soon enough
And we'll sing again
We will sing together once more
We'll go drivin' or maybe we'll settle down
We might go for a drive or relax at home
If she's rich, if she's nice
If she's wealthy or kindhearted
Bring your friends and we'll all go into town
Let's all go into the city with friends
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: RAY DORSET
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Aaron Noronha
this version sucks
Chteyjdru Shifdhfd
It’s fun. Just very different. I like it.