Indian Summer
Casey Foubert Lyrics
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All the boys and girls
As their moms lay tanning by the pool
Oh, look, their dad's arriving home
All the children hug his neck
Unaware of their inheritance
All the experts say you ought to start them young
God bless the Indian summer
God bless the Indian summer
God bless the Indian summer
Don't you just love the sun
Doesn't it make you feel good all over
It's my pleasure to announce
In conjunction with the fed
And my recent popularity
Thanks in part to mother nature
It will never rain again
It should do wonders for the GNP
If you're just joining us now
You've missed a brilliant speech
We go now live to the streets
To find out what the voters think
He's worked a miracle
I just now bought a brand new car
God bless the Indian summer
The lyrics of “Indian Summer” by Casey Foubert is a scathing commentary on American capitalism, consumerism, and propaganda. The opening lines describe a sunny day where kids play in the pool as their mothers lounge under the sun, and their fathers arrive after a day’s work. However, the children are unaware of “their inheritance,” which is the perpetuation of a corporate culture that exploits them. The next lines criticize the experts who advise companies to target children because they can easily make them love the taste of “corporate cum.” This is a metaphor for brainwashing children to become obedient consumers who do not question the system.
The chorus “God bless the Indian summer” is ironic because it seems to celebrate the beauty of the season, but it is also a prayer for the success of the ruling class. The last stanza is a mockery of political speeches and announcements that promise prosperity and progress but are usually just propaganda. The singer announces a partnership with the federal government and the “recent popularity” which he credits in part to mother nature. He then claims that it will “never rain again” which should do wonders for the gross national product, a clear reference to how the government manipulates statistics to make it appear that the economy is doing well.
Overall, “Indian Summer” is a critical song that exposes the hypocrisy and greed of a system that prioritizes profit over the well-being of its citizens. It is a call to resist consumerism, propaganda, and brainwashing, and to work towards a world where children can grow up without being used as pawns for corporations and governments.
Line by Line Meaning
Ultra-violet rays wash over
The sun's harmful rays are present and hitting everyone
All the boys and girls
All the children, male and female
As their moms lay tanning by the pool
The mothers are trying to get a tan by the pool
Oh, look, their dad's arriving home
The father figure is coming home
All the children hug his neck
The kids rush to embrace their dad
Unaware of their inheritance
The children are oblivious to the legacy they will be left by their parents
All the experts say you ought to start them young
Specialists recommend exposing children to something beginning at an early age
That way they'll naturally love the taste of corporate cum
By doing this, they will develop a preference for big business practices
God bless the Indian summer
The artist appreciates the warm weather they are experiencing
God bless the Indian summer
The artist further praises the climate
God bless the Indian summer
The singer repeats their gratitude for the lovely weather
Don't you just love the sun
The artist asks if you enjoy the sun as much as they do
Doesn't it make you feel good all over
The sun can provide a feeling of pleasure and wellbeing
It's my pleasure to announce
The singer is excited to let everyone know something
In conjunction with the fed
This has been accomplished with the assistance of the government
And my recent popularity
The artist's newfound fame has played a role
Thanks in part to mother nature
Mother nature has contributed to this accomplishment
It will never rain again
A drought is going to occur forever more
It should do wonders for the GNP
This drought will supposedly have a positive impact on the Gross National Product
If you're just joining us now
For those who are tuning in late
You've missed a brilliant speech
A fantastic presentation has already happened and you were not there for it
We go now live to the streets
We are now cutting to footage of the public's opinion on this matter
To find out what the voters think
The purpose is to see what everyday people think
He's worked a miracle
Someone has accomplished something amazing
I just now bought a brand new car
The singer has recently made a large purchase
God bless the Indian summer
The singer continues to express their gratitude for the marvelous weather
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Written by: DAVID SHANNON BAZAN
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@madslagsallupinthisgaff
I come back to this video every now and then. Always beautiful. Always will be.
@workinprogressmusic
amazing performances. thank you so much for sharing these videos.
@smikebain
I love this song, so f***** dark. the part about "long walks with my daughter.." makes me think of my little girl, she just started praying independent prayers :)
@randmiller88
Poor kid, I hope she's found her way out by now.