SUMMER
CARELESS James Reid & Nadine Lustre Lyrics

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Baby I'm in spring
You know you're my sunshine
You look at me and I'm alright

When the sky is pink
I know it's gonna be a good night
I wanna ride to the sunrise

Leave it all behind me I need to breathe
I look at you and l see you might be the key

I want all summer with you
Boy let's get in trouble
Drive through the city with you
Lets leave it in rubble
Run from the bullshit with you
Let's hide in the covers
I feel there's something with you
Can I be your lover
Can I be your lover
Can I be your lover
Can I be your lover

Focus, on me, baby you don't
Owe 'em anything no no
Your lips on me, baby you know

There's something in between us
(Tell me what you think)
They just wanna be us
(I hope it's gonna be a good night)
(I feel alive in your love light)
Yeah yeah

We'll be livin' the dream
Palm trees in the living room bring positivity

Your love come in waves washing over me
All the time that you saved give it all to me
Girl you got it, it's a vibe when you're alive with me, yeah
With me, yeah yeah

I want all summer with you
Boy let's get in trouble
Drive through the city with you
Lets leave it in rubble
Run from the bullshit with you
Let's hide in the covers
I feel there's something with you
Can I be your lover
Can I be your lover
Can I be your lover
Can I be your lover

Leave it all behind me I need to breathe
Ooh oh, ooh oh, yeah
I look at you and I see you might be the key

I want all summer with you
Boy let's get in trouble
Drive through the city with you
Lets leave it in rubble
Run from the bullshit with you
Let's hide in the covers
I feel there's something with you
Can I be your lover
Can I be your lover

Can I be your lover
Can I be your lover

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to James Reid and Nadine Lustre's song "Careless" describe a desire for freedom and adventure during the summertime, and the excitement of being with someone who makes life feel brighter. The opening lines suggest a sense of renewal ("Baby I'm in spring") and the power of a loved one's presence ("You know you're my sunshine/ You look at me and I'm alright"). As dusk falls and the sky turns pink, the singer feels that anything is possible and wants to experience it all with their partner ("I wanna ride to the sunrise").

However, there is also a desire to escape from the stresses and expectations of everyday life ("Leave it all behind me I need to breathe"), and the singer sees their partner as potentially holding the key to this freedom ("I look at you and I see you might be the key"). The chorus reinforces the idea of letting go and embracing the moment, with lines like "Let's leave it in rubble" and "Can I be your lover" suggesting a willingness to be reckless and spontaneous.

Throughout the song, there is a sense of defiance towards those who might judge or criticize the singer and their partner ("You don't owe 'em anything no no"). Instead, the focus is on the bond between the two of them and the sense of possibility that it brings ("Your love come in waves washing over me/ All the time that you saved give it all to me").

Overall, "Careless" is an anthem for those who want to live life to the fullest and embrace the joy of the moment, regardless of what others might think.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby I'm in spring
I am feeling refreshed and renewed like the beginning of a new season.

You know you're my sunshine
You bring light and happiness into my life.

You look at me and I'm alright
Your gaze has a calming effect on me.

When the sky is pink
The pink sunset is a sign of a promising evening.

I know it's gonna be a good night
I have a positive outlook for the night ahead.

I wanna ride to the sunrise
I want to experience a new day with you, from start to finish.

Leave it all behind me I need to breathe
I need to step away from my daily stresses and take a break.

I look at you and l see you might be the key
You have the potential to be the solution or answer to my problems.

I want all summer with you
I want to spend the entire summer by your side.

Boy let's get in trouble
Let's have some mischievous fun together.

Drive through the city with you
Let's explore the city together and enjoy each other's company.

Lets leave it in rubble
Let's go wild and create chaos in our wake.

Run from the bullshit with you
Let's escape from all the negativity and drama together.

Let's hide in the covers
Let's cuddle up in bed and escape from the world for a while.

I feel there's something with you
I sense a special connection between us.

Can I be your lover
Can I take the next step with you and become intimate partners?

Focus, on me, baby you don't
Pay attention to me and don't worry about anyone else.

Owe 'em anything no no
We don't need to owe anyone anything or answer to anyone else.

Your lips on me, baby you know
Your kiss has a powerful effect on me.

There's something in between us
There's a special connection and energy shared between us.

(Tell me what you think)
I want your feedback and thoughts on what we share.

(I hope it's gonna be a good night)
I have high hopes for the night and want it to be enjoyable.

(I feel alive in your love light)
Your love makes me feel energized and full of life.

We'll be livin' the dream
Together, we'll be living the perfect reality.

Palm trees in the living room bring positivity
Surrounding ourselves with positive and tropical elements enhances our happiness.

Your love come in waves washing over me
Your love has a powerful and encompassing effect on me.

All the time that you saved give it all to me
I want all the time that you would have spent doing something else, to be spent with me instead.

Girl you got it, it's a vibe when you're alive with me, yeah
You have everything I need and our connection is special and unique.

With me, yeah yeah
I want to spend every moment with you by my side.