Nothing But Summer
Dallas Smith Lyrics
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Down at the snow cone stand
Beer caps, flip flops, tank tops
Popping off down below the dam
Souped up pick ups
Chrome shiny Harley's
Inner tubes, Mountain dewAnd a fifth of Bacardi
[Chorus]
Get on your mark set
Baby get your feet wet
Dive in head first,
Let it take you under
Grab a little sunshine
Coppertone tan lines
Hanging out talking 'bout
Nothing but Summer
Summer
Little party on a pontoon boat
Everybody's here, everybody's getting loud
Damn fine tan lines and them Carolina cuties
Laid out on the bow
Couple in the water making waves
You and me sleeping off in the shade
[Chorus]
Loving is freedom
Live it up all life
Loving is feelingI'm feeling alright
On the beach with a bottle of good wine
You and me making love by the moonlight
[Chorus]
Nothing but summer
Oh, summer
Dallas Smith's "Nothing But Summer" is a feel-good country song that brings to mind memorable summer experiences. The opening lines depict a typical summer scene where young people gather around the snow cone stand, wearing their flip-flops and tank tops, having a good time. The lyrics also describe the things that people do during summertime like cruising on souped-up pickup trucks, riding shiny Harleys, and submerging themselves in the cool water of the dam. The words also mention various summer pastimes such as drinking Mountain Dew and Bacardi, and floating on inner tubes.
The chorus of the song talks about basking under the sun, diving into the water head-first, and developing a Coppertone tan. The people in the song are enjoying the simple pleasures of life, like hanging around with friends, talking about nothing but summer, and partying on a pontoon boat. The lyrics also portray an idyllic romance and love story between two people who are deeply in love, enjoying each other's company, sleeping under the shade or making love by the moonlight on the beach.
Overall, the lyrics of "Nothing But Summer" remind us of those warm months where we are free from responsibilities, surrounded by friends and loved ones. Dallas Smith captures the essence of summer in his song, with its upbeat melody, lively beat, and happy lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Pretty little girls flirting with the boys
Young women are showing their interest in the opposite gender by playfully teasing them
Down at the snow cone stand
This is likely a popular summer spot for refreshments
Beer caps, flip flops, tank tops
These are common items associated with casual summer attire and activities
Popping off down below the dam
People are enjoying their summer activities around the area near the dam
Souped up pick ups
Trucks have been customized or modified for improved performance
Chrome shiny Harley's
Motorcycles have been highly polished and made to look sleek and stylish
Inner tubes, Mountain dew
People are using floatation devices and enjoying the popular soft drink
And a fifth of Bacardi
An alcoholic beverage is being consumed by the people in this environment
Get on your mark set
Prepare yourself for a summertime adventure
Baby get your feet wet
Try something new and experience it fully
Dive in head first
Immerse yourself completely in this exciting season
Let it take you under
Allow yourself to be fully caught up in the fun activities of summer
Grab a little sunshine
Take advantage of the sunny days and enjoy them
Coppertone tan lines
The tan lines that show after being outside in the sun
Hanging out talking 'bout
Spending time in casual conversation with others
Nothing but Summer
This is a song about the joys and activities of summertime
Little party on a pontoon boat
A small gathering is taking place on a type of boat popular for summer activities
Everybody's here, everybody's getting loud
The atmosphere is lively and energetic with many people around
Damn fine tan lines and them Carolina cuties
There are some attractive people with tanned skin in the group
Laid out on the bow
People are lying down or relaxing on the front of the boat
Couple in the water making waves
There are two people who are playfully splashing and making waves in the water
You and me sleeping off in the shade
The artist and another person are taking a break from activities and resting in a cool spot
Loving is freedom
To love without limitation is liberating
Live it up all life
Enjoy every moment of life to its fullest
Loving is feeling
Love is an emotion and a powerful feeling
I'm feeling alright
The singer is content and happy with their current situation
On the beach with a bottle of good wine
The singer is describing a relaxing scene where they are drinking wine on the beach
You and me making love by the moonlight
The artist and another person are romantically involved and enjoying each other's company on the beach at night
Nothing but summer
This line is repeated to reinforce the idea that this song is entirely about the season of summer
Oh, summer
An exclamation to further emphasize the enjoyment and love of summer
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@trucker11686
The great thing about Dallas is that he has such a unique voice, but it suits both rock and country. The fact that he can switch up genres and blow them both out of the park is a sign of a truly talented artist.
@chadleonard7293
This is still his best voice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRbh_HRofso
@idonwantella2824
I was going through my CD's today and decided I wanted to listen to Default. After I listened to their first two albums I started wondering if they had released anything recently and started searching YouTube. I had no clue Dallas Smith was doing his own thing, let alone Country. Amazing, absolutely amazing.
@graydonturner
One of the best summer songs I've ever heard. Hit up your local radio stations and give this guy a shout out!!!
@tylerflowers6121
Going country was probably his best move. People arent giving him the credit he deserves
@TerraDangerJonas
One of my favourite country artists 👌🏻
@xXxPurecountryxXx
hit after hit after hit, man this guy rocks, best move was go country, got the voice, got the look, and got songs. What a combination, just awsome
@2nexttopmodel120
He should be bigger, he's a great country singer!!
@cconrad302
Glad to see Dallas again. Always thought Default was an underrated band
@tylerjost7894
I saw him with Colt Ford and Florida Georgia Line back in 2013. That was such a great night. :)