Summertime
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince Lyrics

Summer, summer, summertime
A time of year that brings relaxation and joy.

Time to sit back and unwind (summertime)
A time to relax and enjoy life without the stress of school or work.

Here it is a groove slightly transformed
A song with a different sound from the norm.

Just a bit of a break from the norm
A slight deviation from what is common or expected.

Just a little somethin' to break the monotony
A small change to break up the boring routine.

Of all that hardcore dance that has gotten to be
The intense and difficult type of dancing that has become popular.

A little bit out of control, it's cool to dance
Although it has become a bit extreme, it's still fun to dance.

But what about the groove that soothes that moves romance
What about the type of music that creates a romantic vibe and makes people slow dance?

Give me a soft subtle mix
Play a mix of music that is more mellow and gentle in sound.

And if ain't broke then don't try to fix it (don't try to fix it)
If something is already working well, there's no need to change it.

And think of the summers of the past
Remember the enjoyable experiences from past summers.

Adjust the bass and let the Alpine blast
Turn up the bass and enjoy the music loudly.

Pop in my CD and let me run a rhyme
Play my CD and let me perform my rap.

And put your car on cruise and lay back 'cause this is summertime
Drive your car with no real destination in mind and relax while enjoying the summertime vibe.

School is out and it's a sort of a buzz
The excitement of finishing school for the year is palpable.

But back then I didn't really know what it was
At the time, the importance of finishing school wasn't fully understood.

But now I see what have of this
In retrospect, the significance of finishing school is now understood.

The way that people respond to summer madness
The excitement and positive energy that people feel during summer.

The weather is hot and girls are dressin' less
During summer, it's hot outside, and people tend to wear less clothing.

And checkin' out the fellas to tell 'em who's best
Girls often look at guys and give them compliments on their appearance during summer.

Ridin' around in your Jeep or your Benzos
Driving around in fancy cars during summertime.

Or in your Nissan sittin' on Lorenzos
Or driving around in a Nissan car with custom made wheels.

Back in Philly we be out in the park
In Philly, people often spend time outside at the park during the summer.

A place called the Plateau is where everybody go
A specific area within the park in Philly where people like to gather.

Guys out huntin' and girls doin' likewise
Guys approach girls they find attractive, and girls respond in kind.

Honkin' at the honey in front of you with the light eyes
Honking the car horn to get a girl with light-colored eyes' attention.

She turn around to see what you beepin' at
A girl responds to the car horn and looks in the driver's direction.

It's like the summer's a natural aphrodisiac
Summer has a way of naturally increasing sexual attraction between people.

And with a pen and pad I compose this rhyme
Using a pen and paper to create a rap song about summertime.

To hit you and get you equipped for the summer time
The song is meant to get people excited and ready for summertime.

It's late in the day and I ain't been on the court yet
The day is almost over, and the person hasn't played basketball yet.

Hustle to the mall to get me a short set
Making a quick trip to the mall to purchase a new pair of shorts.

Yeah, I got on sneaks but I need a new pair
Wearing sneakers, but wanting a new pair for summer.

'Cause basketball courts in the summer got girls there
During summer, girls often come to the basketball court to watch people play.

The temperature's about eighty-eight
The weather is hot, around 88 degrees Fahrenheit.

Hop in the water plug just for old times sake
Jumping into water to feel nostalgic about past experiences.

Break to ya crib change your clothes once more
Quickly heading home to change clothes before going to a party.

'Cause you're invited to a barbecue that's startin' at four
Invited to a BBQ that's scheduled to start at 4pm.

Sittin' with your friends as y'all reminisce
Sitting with friends and remembering fun past experiences.

About the days growin' up and the first person you kissed
Talking about childhood memories and recalling the first romantic encounter.

And as I think back makes me wonder how
Reflecting on past experiences in a contemplative manner.

The smell from a grill could spark up nostalgia
The aroma of food grilling can evoke strong nostalgic feelings.

All the kids playin' out front
Children playing games outside during the summertime.

Little boys messin' 'round with the girls playing double-dutch
Boys playing with girls jumping rope, a common game played during summer.

While the DJ's spinnin' a tune as the old folks dance at your family reunion
The DJ is playing music as older family members dance at a family reunion during summer.

Then six o'clock rolls around
The time is now 6pm.

You just finished wipin' your car down
Finished cleaning the car, making it look its best for summer activities.

It's time to cruise so you go to the summertime hangout
It's time to drive around and go to popular spots for summer activities.

It looks like a car show
Many people have brought their cars to the hangout, making it look like a car show.

Everybody come lookin' real fine
Everyone has dressed up and is looking their best for summer events.

Fresh from the barber shop or fly from the beauty salon
Men have gotten their hair cut recently, and women have gotten styled at a beauty salon.

Every moment frontin' and maxin'
Everyone showing off and enjoying themselves to the fullest in each moment.

Chillin' in the car they spent all day waxin'
Relaxing in a car that has been waxed and detailed all day for summer events.

Leanin' to the side but you can't speed through
Leaning to the side while driving slowly, enjoying the summer vibes and scenery.

Two miles an hour, so everybody sees you
Driving extremely slowly so everyone can take notice of how nice the car looks.

There's an air of love and of happiness
A feeling of love and joyfulness can be felt all around during summer.

And this is the Fresh Prince's new definition of summer madness
The Fresh Prince's new way of describing the feelings and experiences associated with summer.