The Summer
Citizen (Pop Punk) Lyrics

@josephbastidas3561

I love how lots of bands are bringing back lots of older sounds into more modern ones. Bands like Citizen with grunge, Turnover with shoegaze, Ocean Grove with grunge and nu metal, etc

@bloveless79

I know I’m late. But my boy Joseph said it perfectly. I know my comment means nothing (cuz it’s YouTube) but I felt the need to agree.

@socialoutcast1327

Same I heard this song as an ad. I accidentally skipped it then it found me again. lol

@279Xander

I always thought Citizen is a mixture of Bush of Gin Blossoms. Lol

@lovekilss

Y’all shoukd check out lovekilss -
Distress , modern grunge Emo combo w Shoegaze n midwest vibes

@regancornell400

This is seriously an addictive song.

@johnlee6154

haha damn found you

@jco5254

Very

@whyareyoulying4005

on repeat mode everyday

@callumplaysguitar98

That first line NEVER fails to give me goosebumps.

@bi7630

Id love another album like this. Entire thing is a banger

@beezybeez4207

this is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “The Wave” by SLT 🤘

@tzing2589

@@beezybeez4207 stop pushing your bullshit man

@erichotto3078

Eyyyy 2023 still here a decade later

@thedudeofnothing7378

It's so weird. I personally don't like literally anything else they have put out, but this album is literally flawless

@jadakoehler2592

Mat's vocals are so raw and chilling. This song hooked me with the first verse, like gah damn.

@BellevueBrewReviewsOhio

It's so weird seeing guys I knew before they even formed Citizen become so big in their scene. Proud of them for never giving up.

@GuilleMas

This song is fucking great... I am so happy I accidentally discovered this band..

@keitakane5726

You and me both bro

@paleoriotnj

Guillermo Mas Agreed. Thank God for Pandora.

@sarag.2724

Guillermo Mas I have a 16 year old who introduces me to this stuff.

@americanhandgun

+Guillermo Mas how else are you supposed to discover something if not accidentally

@GuilleMas

+twist boys Not accidentally? Like "I was looknig for new rock bands and discovered this one"?

@FrankLampron

I love Balance and Composure, Maker, Citizen, Turnover, Tigers Jaw, Basement, Title Fight !! This new music style is brillant and kicked fucking ass !!!

@danfish88

I know I’m 8 years late to this party, but do you have any other recommendations similar to this? I’m loving the other bands you mentioned

@Nottkirai

@Dan Fisher fr dawg im so late to this music and it makes me so sad man.. i love this shit so much man

@oiyecant720

​@Dan Fisher Movements, Saosin, Therefore I Am, Silverstein, Thrice, Senses Fail, Bayside, Joyce Manor, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, Alexisonfire

@oiyecant720

@Kirai Movements, Saosin, Therefore I Am, Silverstein, Thrice, Senses Fail, Bayside, Joyce Manor, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, Alexisonfire

@charleswhite8931

@Oi ye cant cant forget modern color. god their my favorite

@MrSavaqe47

This band gives me that feeling of when I first found alternative music and loved it for the intense raw emotions it displayed. God I love this song.

@nickfrancis3512

That lead guitar part at the end of the song is just amazing

@cruz-zu4wc

Seriously, it gives me heavy glare vibes and that’s never bad

@lemondisco2136

The intro is sooo beautiful! as soon as he says "I watched you burn" you can tell this song is gonna be a masterpiece.

@gxnisxs538

That guitar at 2:17 is my favorite part😊

@Popunkneo

GENESIS same something about that part fucks me up

@vylettiz3188

Here here

@cruz-zu4wc

Swearrrr it gives me glare vibes i love the ethereal-ness

@houstonhebert7893

I remember going through Air Force basic training and singing this song to myself while doing EC duty at 2am. Was so obsessed with it and it still holds a special place in my heart when I was alone and overwhelmed. Was the first song I played once I graduated

@joeyfernandez1712

In Navy boot camp, I’d write songs from my favorite bands in my notebook because we didn’t have music (slaughter beach dog, mobo, citizen, movements etc) and this was one was one of them.

@beezybeez4207

this is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “The Wave” by SLT 🤘

@arizonarangerbutupsidedown5775

This and some sublime were my go to for firewatch when I went through USMC basic

@justinvaldez2050

So thankful to have had this band with me through the years of growing up. Sad to see it come to an end now, gonna miss screaming at your shows. You’ve been there for me and others. You’ve inspired so many of us to make our own art. We love you forever Citizen.

@jonbrown1385

wait they broke up!?! they are gonna perform at chain fest right?

@jackwhittakermusic

@jonbrown13 Nah, man. They're still together.

@slimbr32

​@jonbrown1385 They're still together, they just don't sound like this anymore. They packed it in and went pop.

@TheAmenPodcast

It's 2AM in the morning and I'm completely awake vibing out to this song.

@JackoReaper

the intro verse gave me deep chills. i felt the emotions.

@daroachdoggjr1069

May be called “summer” but this gives off winter vibes for me

@FabulousKilljoy

Definitely. It tastes like cold drizzly weather

@vilAvain

Omg could it be the real roachdogJR?

@hollieshattuck1424

They are amazing live, saw them with The Wonder Years a few months ago, so amazing

@Itsbigpitch

1:05 the emotion in this part is insane.

@sailemartini5902

Never heard of them until now. LOVE THIS BAND. PARTICULARLY THIS SONG

@alexestelle1773

this will probably be the only pop punk band i will never grow old of

@KeysAndNotes

oh man i haven't had that feeling you get when you find some new good music in such a long time. and then i listened to this. wow, this band is incredible.

@neverbehopeless

One of the best bands nowadays <3

@rottenelixir

My fave band rn. So different and they just make me feel a certain way that I literally can't describe but it makes me over the moon happy!

@Puerkid2

Literally crying from watching this. The sound is just so overwhelming.

@tumbleweed8527

I thought rock n roll was dead but it's just evolved into such amazing music. So excited to see where all these bands will go to next.

@FYPMofficial

This song is amazing. Haven't heard anything this good in a long long time. Every second of this... spot on

@dominic7446

Wow I remember seeing these guys in Michigan a few years back OPENING FOR LOCALS. Brothers, Act As One, Living Like Ghosts and The Right Stuff at the Howell Opera House. It is amazing to see how much this band has progressed. Mad respect for all their hard work. Solid song and album.

@eastoaklanderica

videos and recordings do this band no justice, they sound so fucking amazing live! I can't wait to see them again in SF ❤

@madisonx

I'm just coming across this band and I love it! My high school self would have been obsessed.

@WhyNotMN

Damn this album really is one of the best albums ever made

@patrickpanuco89

These guys are good. Happy I discovered them and Run For Cover is now my new favorite label.

@taylerbeebe8040

This song is so good live.

@beezybeez4207

this is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “The Wave” by SLT 🤘

@IMAGINExITSxREAL

No matter how much I listen to this, it always gives me chills.

@kimmmyyycakess

love this song, it gives me the chills when i listen to it.

@mtfotografy

One of the best bands I've heard in way too long

@nicknovakk

I love how it looks like they're playing it live. Great camera presence!

@rathole5

I haven't felt anymore disconnected from a band while watch their music video. It works so well with the song; I love it

@godxhand

I've seen citizen 3 times since warped tour and they are definitely one of the best bands I've seen live

@JohnnyOutlaw100

I honestly think that Run For Cover spews out the best bands. If I were to have a band this is where I'd sign lol The sounds are so beautiful!

@sheriffbrody75

Anyone else think his voice is amazing?

@blueface

I can understand where people find these guys boring because the first time I ever heard them I thought the same but then something clicked the more and more I listened to the Young States EP and I fell in love. Some of their songs are almost like grunge revival and thats definitely pretty rad.

@alexisdelpederis355

Absolutely incredible, I always expect the best from these guys.

@xmikhaelxSONWD

the more i listen to this band, the more i love them.

@KirstieLovesYou2229

this would sound amazing on vinyl

@JpMetalify

From 2:16 on, its such a dreamy and chill feeling. I love this song soooo much.

@emybarker20

Thank you, since I was 24 and I’m 30 now, you help me gather strength for the millions of things I DONT UNDERSTAND

@beezybeez4207

this is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “The Wave” by SLT 🤘

@joshcrossland92

That voice...like he has to have you hear every word he's singing, had this in my head for about 2 weeks. Fucking excellent.

@sabrinacastillo1552

Thank God, I'm not the only one who gets chills while listening to this

@KultiveSkate

I watched you burn and I felt it.
You're spitting words like you're someone else.
And I watched you run,
I was screaming and following you down.
It seems I'm stuck in the promise you made,
I’m counting out.

I don't want to know.
If I could catch you once,
I’d see you right through.

You said you'd stay, and you promised.
I finally see you out.
Why'd you wait for the summer to chew and spit me out?
I sit awake and wait impatiently.
The same mistakes are waiting to be made.

I felt something that is in me change when I followed you down.

I don't want to know.
Wish I could write you off,
I see you right through.
I don't want to know how you could just set me off.
I see you right through.

@m3beama

@KiedisHaze

Mat is an awesome lyricist

@camilasuarez8390

KultiveSkate yo

@cudos5080

Thank you

@KultiveSkate

@Chris Beckman Of course man

@badfi5hie

i really don't understand why they aren't bigger yet like damn this is amazing

@897dominic

I started listening to this band cause I saw an upcoming concert in my City and I thought “I should start listening and check it out” and damn I absolutely love their sound.

@ElephantisHardcore

So much love for this band!

@shred_head1

How is this not the biggest band in the world right now? This is album of the year

@MugenDad

This band has literally never made a bad song

@CMNCHE

A masterpiece.

@brandy76ferry

This song gives me goosebumps dude soooo good.

@MarielaRojas4l

Nose, yo los ame tanto ♥ son tan perfectos

@realleftover

I've been looking for band members who like this type of stuff for years and dead ass can't find any 💀

Matts screams are soooo ridiculously beautiful and well mixed. Shoutout to whoever mixed this absolute gem of an album.

@karaleiigh

I love this so much I can't stop listening.....

@apatheticbroadcast2813

By far one of my favorite songs

@thedeomon

They killed it at warped tour!

@timierex3211

pls make more songs like this this is awsome!!

@kirbymaster12

saw them live in washington during Warped Tour, was front row on the side stage. I had no idea who they were until i asked the guy to my left, I go "holy shit who are they?" now I have a Youth shirt signed by them, and the cd as well. The whole band is awesome they are really cool guys.

@lillyxstaysxcruel

Perfection. Youth is my new favorite album

@Ditl2

i wish i could tell them how much this song has helped me.

@VanessaLandazabal

I love this band!!!!

@mattmakescovers

Mat's vocals are so raw. Love it.

@indismith3618

Back in 2014, I couldn’t go to sleep unless I listened to Youth in full. A few months down the track I attempted suicide and wanted to listen to Youth one last time before I left. Somewhere in that listen, I was pulled out of it. I saw them live not long after that and met Mat and told them they helped me through a lot and they hugged me and it was one of the most special moments of my life. Citizen saved my fucking life and continue to still now.

@beezybeez4207

this is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “The Wave” by SLT 🤘

@MsInfiniteJasmine

saw them back at the Mansfield date I had even more chills then normal seeing them live

@jerrelcarpio

wow...this band is amazing. i litterly just found out about these guys

@TearOpenTheSkys

This band brings back the nostalgia of my past.

@leathermask

never quite gets old. by the way, they were also the best band that played warped tour when i went last month.

@carloszandoval593

Casi todo esto pasa en el Verano. Una Super Banda.. Pd. !! no quiero saber  !!

@evilangel3921

Ive loved this song for a long time

@giatoledo7254

i saw them live and they were amazing

@momijicherub7327

I love this song so much . This song is what got me into them . Thanks YouTube Recommendations .

@iMarcusXBL

these guys are so damn good.

@wagnerjesus1446

Boa banda de Rock!

@Dougzed

I just saw Citizen play their first show in Sydney, Aus. They were so good! It was also Mat's birthday and the band put on party hats xD

@hellsing5062

XD

@XX-bo5pb

I was there!!

@Hannah-vz9pz

@Jonathan D'Orazio same..

@itsemgee

They're great! <3

@sarahahmad7676

I don't even need drugs, citizen is my ecstasy

@brenrep3565

+sarah ahmad I have never related to something so much in my life

@Floral_Green

+Erik Ruiz Not quite

@420viking

+Jay Mazella quite....

@N1GHTBR1NGER

sarah ahmad FACT: everyone needs drugs.

@FelipeFelice

five years later and you still don’t need drugs?

@ninasaelmans4166

I already fell in love with this song after about twenty seconds, it's really good! ^0^

@nqhndl

Just found this song and this band, and how am I so late to this awesome party? God it's good.

@beezybeez4207

this is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “The Wave” by SLT 🤘

@tobifiveseven.5217

That Song is Awesome , Sounds Melodic and powerful . This feels like a good Summer Night at the beach ...

@bentrieshard

they were fucking amazing live, the energy alone these guys put off. the fucking crowd hardly was jamming when they were up, probably didn't know the band, but me and my buddies were loving every second of it.

@sfarcus9

Nice work!!

@StephanieNathaF

The chills are overwhelming

@kendalldawnson6812

This song really digs into my emotions...

@akaAKillerAnt

So psyched to see these guys at Warped

@cgjag009

Awesome song!!!

@harbinxhumphries

Wow this is great. I hate I didn't go see these guys at warped

@Leerun01

Very cool song!

@nostalgictherapy2013

You can just feel the pain in the song. It's incredible yet, sad.

@lynns4787

Just saw them yesterday at Knockdown Center for the decade of Youth and it was absolutely unreal 😭

@xJAMISONx2010

The fact that this song got any dislikes amazes me. This song is catchy, deep, and fucking powerful. Those of you who disliked this song have regrettably no good taste in music.

@jadewolfe5473

how is this just getting better with age

@beezybeez4207

this is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “The Wave” by SLT 🤘 🐺

@Adidas_Adict

probably my favourite tune by these guys