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SUMMER
Croft Lyrics
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In the evenin' on a Friday night
A little light a-shinin' through the window
Lets me know everything's alright
Summer breeze, makes me feel fine
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind
Summer breeze, makes me feel fine
See the paper layin' on the sidewalk
A little music from the house next door
So I walked on up to the doorstep
Through the screen and across the floor
Summer breeze, makes me feel fine
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind
Summer breeze, makes me feel fine
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind
Sweet days of summer, the jasmine's in bloom
July is dressed up and playing her tune
And I come home from a hard day's work
And you're waiting there, not a care in the world
See the smile a-waitin' in the kitchen
Food cookin' and the plates for two
Feel the arms that reach out to hold me
In the evening when the day is through
Summer breeze, makes me feel fine
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind
Summer breeze, makes me feel fine
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind
Croft's song SUMMER evokes feelings of nostalgia and the simple joys of life during the warm season. The first stanza sets the scene of a Friday evening with curtains hanging in the window and a little light shining through, providing comfort and reassurance that all is well. The chorus then brings in the concept of a summer breeze blowing through the jasmine in the mind and making one feel fine. This is a metaphor for the refreshing and calming effect of summer, and how it can uplift one's mood.
The second verse describes the paper lying on the sidewalk and the sound of music coming from a nearby house, creating a peaceful atmosphere. Croft then walks up to the doorstep and enters the home, creating a sense of familiarity and homeliness. The chorus once again emphasizes the euphoric feeling of the summer breeze, and how it can improve one's mindset.
The bridge of the song focuses on the sweet days of summer and the blooming jasmine, setting a sensory scene of the sights and smells of the season. The singer then comes home from a hard day's work to be greeted by someone who cares for them, again emphasizing the comfort and joy that the season can bring. The final stanza brings in the image of a smile awaiting in the kitchen, with food cooking and plates for two. The embrace of arms and the sense of togetherness at the end of a day reinforces the idea that summer can bring people together in simple pleasures.
Overall, SUMMER is a song that celebrates the small moments and comforts of life during the summer season. It encourages the listener to let go of their worries and simply enjoy the beauty of the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
See the curtains hangin' in the window
Observing the curtains hanging in the window
In the evenin' on a Friday night
It is happening on an evening of Friday
A little light a-shinin' through the window
A small light shining through the window
Lets me know everything's alright
Conveys the reassurance that everything is fine
Summer breeze, makes me feel fine
The summer breeze brings joy and satisfaction
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind
Passing through the memory of the sweet-smelling jasmine
See the paper layin' on the sidewalk
Observing a paper on the sidewalk
A little music from the house next door
Soft music is heard from the neighboring house
So I walked on up to the doorstep
Moving forward to reach the doorstep
Through the screen and across the floor
Crossing the screen and move inside the house to reach the floor
Sweet days of summer, the jasmine's in bloom
Summertime when jasmine flowers are in full bloom
July is dressed up and playing her tune
The month of July is personified and enjoying the moment
And I come home from a hard day's work
Returning home after a long day at work
And you're waiting there, not a care in the world
Someone special is eagerly waiting for you without any worries in the world
See the smile a-waitin' in the kitchen
Noticing a welcoming smile in the kitchen
Food cookin' and the plates for two
Preparing food and setting the table for two people
Feel the arms that reach out to hold me
Experiencing the warmth of an embrace
In the evening when the day is through
At the end of the day during the beautiful evening time
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Darrell Crofts, Jimmy Seals
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lizmuhoberac1753
My dad was the keyboard player and arranger on this song. I love it!
@deplorablesrus8457
Larry? I just looked up your last name, how cool. Sorry for your loss.
@guymorris6596
Superb !! I was born in 1963 and absolutely loved this song from the first time I heard it.
@CrabDigs
Just looked at his Wiki bio. He played with the greats, Elvis, N. Diamond, Streisand, Tina Turner etc and was considered top player. That makes him great too. Wow! That's some Dad!
@martinkdoorstoperception.1913
Claasss
@conniewebster1498
Cheery song thanks for♥️ arranging the music 🎹
@flyingonashoestring5822
One of my favorite songs. Was a kid in the 70’s. This song brings me great memories of summers at camp. No worries, no phones, no internet. Just play outside until mom shouted dinner time. Wish those days could come again. 😊
@KevinLong-jr1zv
Yeah, I sure remember them days😊
@patrickflohe7427
That sure was a lot of good times.
@csthybeasley7050
I wish I'd have known how very precious those years were! I was a 70s kid too ,born in 1966, what a great time to grow up !!