This song was co-written and co-produced by Childish Gambino and his long-term collaborator Ludwig Goransson, the same creative team behind "This Is America."
Summertime Magic
Childish Gambino Lyrics
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You took this heart of mine
You'll be my valentine in the summer
In the summer
You are my only one
Just dancin', havin' fun
Out in the shinin' sun of the summerOf the summer
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do (yeah)
I love you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do (oh)
Put no one else above you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do (yeah)
I need you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do (oh)
Oh!
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do
I love you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do
Put no one else above you
Do love me, do love me, do (oh)
Do love me, do love me, do
I need you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, doHoo, oh!
Is it summertime magic
That makes me wanna dance all night long?
It's your summertime magic
Make me feel this way, got me boo'd up
Girl, oh, you're my world (baby)
Baby girl (woo, ah)
My whole world
Hoo, oh!
You feel like summertime (oh, yes you do)
You took this heart of mine (you know you did)
You'll be my valentine (valentine) in the summer
(In the summer) in the summer
(Do love me, do love me, do)
(Do love me, do love me, do)
I love you
(Do love me, do love me, do)
(Do love me, do love me, do)
Put no one else above you
(Do love me, do love me, do)
Your style, your braids, your eyes
(Do love me, do love me, do)
So summertime
(Do love me, do love me, do)
(Do love me, do love me, do)
All I wanna do is let you shine
(Do love me, do love me, do)
(Do love me, do love me, do)
I love ya
(Do love me, do love me, do)
(Do love me, do love me, do)
Put no one else above you
(Do love me, do love me, do)
(Do love me, do love me, do)
It's your summertime
It's your summertime magic
In the song Summertime Magic, Childish Gambino is singing about a special someone who makes him feel like it's summertime, even when it's not. He tells this person that they have his heart and that he wants to be their valentine in the summer. The chorus repeats the phrase "do love me", emphasizing the importance of the reciprocated love in this relationship. Gambino acknowledges the magic of this particular time of year, and how this person makes him feel like summer; carefree, relaxed, and happy. He ends the song by exclaiming that it's the person's own "summertime magic" that makes him feel so deeply in love.
Overall, the song captures the idea of summer love and how even though it may be fleeting, it is powerful and memorable. Gambino uses this metaphor to express his feelings for this special someone and the way they make him feel. The carefree nature of summer and the idea of letting go and having fun is mirrored in the lyrics, creating a joyous and uplifting vibe.
Line by Line Meaning
You feel like summertime
You make me feel warm, happy, and carefree like the season of summer
You took this heart of mine
You captured my affection and love with your personality and actions
You'll be my valentine in the summer
You are my romantic partner and we will celebrate the holiday of love during summertime
In the summer
During the season of summer
You are my only one
You are the only person I need or want in my life
Just dancin', havin' fun
We're dancing, enjoying ourselves, and making happy memories together
Out in the shinin' sun of the summer
We're outside in the bright and warm sunshine, enjoying the beauty of the season
Do love me, do love me, do
Please show me your love and affection by saying 'I love you'
I love you
I have strong feelings of affection and love for you
Put no one else above you
You are my number one priority and no one else comes before you
I need you
You are important to me and I rely on you emotionally
Oh!
An expression of excitement and joy
Is it summertime magic
Is the feeling of happiness and love we share during the summer season magical or special?
That makes me wanna dance all night long?
Is the joyful and carefree feeling we have during the summer season making us want to dance and celebrate all through the night?
It's your summertime magic
It's you who makes me feel so happy and carefree during the summer season
Make me feel this way, got me boo'd up
You make me feel so happy and full of love that I want to spend all my time with you
Girl, oh, you're my world (baby)
You are the center of my universe and I deeply care about you
Baby girl (woo, ah)
A term of endearment expressing fondness and admiration
My whole world
You mean everything to me and are an essential part of my life
Your style, your braids, your eyes
Your appearance, particularly your hairstyle and eyes, are beautiful and make me appreciate you even more
So summertime
The feeling and energy we share is closely associated with the season of summer
All I wanna do is let you shine
I want you to express yourself and be happy without any inhibitions or worries
It's your summertime
You are the reason why summer feels so special and exciting for me
It's your summertime magic
The joy and happiness I feel during summertime is because of you and the love we share
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Donald McKinley II Glover, Ludwig Emil Tomas Goransson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@danrhys7703
Lyrics:
You feel like summertime
You took this heart of mine
You be my valentine in the summer
In the summer
You are my only one
Just dance and having fun
Out in the shining sun of the summer
Of the summer
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do
I love you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do
Put no one else above you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do
I need you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do
I love you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do
Put no one else above you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do
I need you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do
Is it summertime magic
That makes me wanna dance all night long?
It's just summertime magic
Make me feel this way
Got me hold up girl
Oh, don't mind world
Baby girl
My whole world
You feel like summertime
(Oh yes you do)
You took this heart of mine
(You know you did)
You be my valentine in the summer
In the summer
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do
I love you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do
Put no one else above you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do
I need you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do
All I wanna do is let you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do
I love you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do
Put no one else above you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do
It's just summertime, it's just summertime magic
@jeffjxo
LYRICS:
You feel like summertime
You took this heart of mine
You'll be my valentine in the summer, in the summer
You are my only one
Just dancin' having fun
Out in the shining sun of the summer, of the summer
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do
I love you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do (ohh)
Put no one else above you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do (yeah)
I need you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do (oh!)
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do
I love you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do
Put no one else above you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do
I need you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do
Is it summertime magic
That makes me wanna dance all night long
It's your summertime magic
Make me feel this way
Girl, oh your love
Girl, oh you're my world
(Baby!)
Baby girl
(Woo, ah!)
My whole world
Hoo, oh!
You feel like summertime (oh, yes you do)
You took this heart of mine (you know you did)
You'll be my Valentine (Valentine)
In the summer (in the summer)
In the summer
(Do love me, do love me, do)
(Do love me, do love me, do)
I love you
(Do love me, do love me, do)
(Do love me, do love me, do)
Put no one else above you
(Do love me, do love me, do)
(Do love me, do love me, do)
Your style, your braids, your eyes
(Do love me, do love me, do)
(Do love me, do love me, do)
So summertime
(Do love me, do love me, do)
(Do love me, do love me, do)
All I wanna do is let you shine
(Do love me, do love me, do)
(Do love me, do love me, do)
I love you
(Do love me, do love me, do)
(Do love me, do love me, do)
Put no one else above you
(Do love me, do love me, do)
(Do love me, do love me, do)
It's your summertime
It's your summertime magic
@Yuki9335
[Pre-Chorus]
You feel like summertime
You took this heart of mine
You'll be my valentine in the summer, in the summer
You are my only one
Just dancin'; having fun
Out in the shinin' sun of the summer, of the summer
[Chorus]
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do (yeah)
I love you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do (ohh)
Put no one else above you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do (yeah)
I need you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do (ohh)
Oh!
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do
I love you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do
Put no one else above you
Do love me, do love me, do (ohh)
Do love me, do love me, do
I need you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do
Hoo, oh!
[Verse]
Is it summertime magic
That makes me wanna dance all night long
It's your summertime magic
Make me feel this way
Girl, oh your love
Girl, oh you're my world (Baby!)
Baby girl (Woo, ah!)
My whole world
Hoo, oh!
[Pre-Chorus]
You feel like summertime (oh, yes you do)
You took this heart of mine (you know you did)
You'll be my Valentine (Valentine)
In the summer (in the summer)
In the summer
[Chorus]
(Do love me, do love me, do)
(Do love me, do love me, do)
I love you
(Do love me, do love me, do)
(Do love me, do love me, do)
Put no one else above you
(Do love me, do love me, do)
(Do love me, do love me, do)
Your style, your braids, your eyes
(Do love me, do love me, do)
(Do love me, do love me, do)
So summertime
(Do love me, do love me, do)
(Do love me, do love me, do)
All I wanna do is let you shine
(Do love me, do love me, do)
(Do love me, do love me, do)
I love you
(Do love me, do love me, do)
(Do love me, do love me, do)
Put no one else above you
(Do love me, do love me, do)
(Do love me, do love me, do)
[Outro]
It's your summertime
It's your summertime magic
@MohammedYabai
You feel like summertime
You took this heart of mine
You'll be my valentine in the summer
In the summer
You are my only one
Just dancin', havin' fun
Out in the shinin' sun of the summer
Of the summer
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do (yeah)
I love you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do (ohh)
Put no one else above you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do (yeah)
I need you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do (ohh)
Oh!
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do
I love you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do
Put no one else above you
Do love me, do love me, do (ohh)
Do love me, do love me, do
I need you
Do love me, do love me, do
Do love me, do love me, do
Hoo, oh!
Is it summertime magic
That makes me wanna dance all night long
It's your summertime magic
Make me feel this way, got me boo'd up
Girl, oh you're my world (baby)
Baby girl (woo, ah)
My whole world
Hoo, oh!
You feel like summertime (oh, yes you do)
You took this heart of mine (you know you did)
You'll be my valentine (valentine) in the summer
(In the summer) In the summer
I love you
(Do love me, do love me, do)
(Do love me, do love me, do) (I love you)
Put no one else above you
(Do love me, do love me, do)
Your style, your braids, your eyes
(Do love me, do love me, do)
So summertime
(Do love me, do love me, do)
(Do love me, do love me, do)
All I wanna do is let you shine
(Do love me, do love me, do)
(Do love me, do love me, do)
I love ya
(Do love me, do love me, do)
(Do love me, do love me, do)
Put no one else above you
(Do love me, do love me, do)
(Do love me, do love me, do)
It's your summertime
It's your summertime magic
@mykailajones8928
this song literally defines the feelings you get when youâre in the beginning stages of a new relationship.
@mohithiralaldevlani3862
Very True! She took that heart of mine <3
@JuanPablo-wp7kb
Yes
@Sumtinrandom
Been with my girl for two years, and I still feel like this.
@butterscotch6930
Right?!all the wrong emotionals at once.
@butterscotch6930
@@Sumtinrandom lucky you
@thisismyname1296
This guy is immensely talented. From his standup, to his character Troy from community, from his rap songs like this is America and sweatpants to his more poppy songs like this and redbone. Anything he touches is gold.
@Fxns
dont forget about atlanta .. masterpiece of a show
@03PaK
@@Fxns producer, director, writer, actor, rapper, pop star, mixing engineer, comedian, father..
@SenpaiDeoxys
@@Fxns the latest season only solidified that. a masterpiece, in my opinion