All Summer Long
Chris Rea Lyrics


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All summer long we were happy we were one
We didn't think of an ending to our play
All summer long nights of wine, days of song
It couldn't last, our aging sun had to go
I will always remember you

Watching the waves in the wind
The beach dogs hiding from the rain
Suddenly my colors have turned to grey
Will I ever see your face again

And all winter long I will walk my lonely road




Waiting for you and your return
I will always remember you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chris Rea's song All Summer Long depict the bittersweet emotions of a love that bloomed and eventually faded away during the course of a summer. The song begins by describing the idyllic state of happiness and unity that the couple experienced during the summer. They were caught up in the moment and didn't consider the possibility of the relationship ending. The lyrics "nights of wine, days of song" allude to the carefree and romantic nature of their time together. However, the joyous summer had to come to an end and the line "our aging sun had to go" signifies the relationship's decline.


The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, as Rea sings "I will always remember you" which conveys the depth of feeling that the singer has for his lost love. The second verse paints a picture of sadness and longing as the singer grapples with his loss. The lyrics "watching the waves in the wind, the beach dogs hiding from the rain" evoke a sense of loneliness and sadness, as well as the beauty of the natural world that surrounds him. The lyrics "suddenly my colors have turned to grey" are particularly poignant, as they suggest that the memories of his lost love have tainted how he sees the world around him.


Overall, "All Summer Long" is a beautifully crafted and emotive song that captures the essence of the ephemeral nature of love and life.


Line by Line Meaning

All summer long we were happy we were one
During the summer season, we were joyful and united


We didn't think of an ending to our play
We didn't consider the possibility of our happiness ending


All summer long nights of wine, days of song
Throughout the summer season, we enjoyed drinking and singing


It couldn't last, our aging sun had to go
Our happiness couldn't continue forever, as time passes and things change


I will always remember you
You will always be remembered by me


Watching the waves in the wind
Observing the motions of the sea in the breeze


The beach dogs hiding from the rain
The dogs on the shore seeking shelter from the rain


Suddenly my colors have turned to grey
Unexpectedly, my life has become dull and somber


Will I ever see your face again
I wonder if I will ever see you again


And all winter long I will walk my lonely road
Throughout the winter season, I will travel a path of isolation


Waiting for you and your return
Awaiting your arrival, hoping you will return


I will always remember you
You will always be remembered by me




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTON REA

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Fatima Dos Santos Lima

Musica lindíssima boa gosto chris rea

Sveta Sizikova

Как же я люблю творчество Криса Ри!!!💓🎼🎵🎶🎹🎸👏👏👏 Наша молодость... Красивая мелодия, и слова красивые, душевные. Ролик красивый!

Mike L

Not only is Chris responsible for one of the best Christmas records, he only does the best summer tune too- either driving to or on a sunbed with a G&T. Turn it up.

tvaatakt1

Listened to this in my car while driving to a business meeting that turned out to be... an invitation for a lunch she cooked herself and a date. Magic. It was hot that day.

Susie M.

He's a Water Sign.... and the best of Pisces....

Ocilio Tito

Esta 👆música é linda! Não me canso de ouvi - la! Valeu Chris Rea!

Елена Курбанова

Вы как никогда правы,👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️🥰😍😍😍💯💯💯💯💯

elpidacki

What an excellent song!!! Greetings from Greece 🤍💙🇬🇷 What a nice video with all the beauties of our country! Summer is here!!! ☀️

Ocilio Tito

Música linda do Chris Rea!

Вера Овчинникова

Восхитительно! Полная гармония, всё сливается воедино - музыка, природа! Спасибо, Крис!💐🙌🙏

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