Summertime
Dave Lyrics

Best thing about summer
The first line highlights the appreciation for the summer season by the artist Dave. It is a good time to enjoy the sun, beach, and have fun without any daily pressures or work.

Is we can sit outside, ain't no need for a drummer
In summer, you can sit outside and enjoy the warmth while interacting with your surroundings. You don't need a particular instrument like a drummer to play since the natural sounds around you make the ambiance joyful.

When I pick up my guitar and play
The artist is talking about how summer is the time when he most often takes his guitar and starts playing, as he can enjoy the weather, the natural light, and surroundings while strumming his tune.

Sing along with Bob Marley like everything will be ok
Summer is an excellent time to be carefree and enjoy music without worrying about anything, like how the artist listens to Bob Marley and relates it to the current stage of his life and the good times around him.

Layin' out in the sun
During summer, days are longer, and people tend to lay out in the sun, get some vitamin D, and enjoy a good tan while avoiding the intensity of it at the peak hours of the day.

My pasty ass can't tan but maybe you can, that's fun
The artist is referring to his skin tone, which doesn't tan quickly but invites people to join in and have some fun under the sun, doing some adventurous things.

See I was born white as a ghost
The artist is merely addressing his skin tone, which is pale like a ghost, but this line also implies how genetics play a role in skin tone and how people shouldn't get overly concerned about it.

But I can sing and play guitar a little better than most
The artist takes pride in his artistic abilities and can show off playing the guitar and singing a little better than most, which he implies is his unique talent and something he enjoys during the summer.

And I can put all of the words inside my head in a song
Dave implies that he is a songwriter and when he picks up his guitar; he can translate his thoughts, ideas, emotions, and stories into a song that drives him and his listeners, creating an atmosphere of rejoicement.

Now here comes the chorus, ya'll sing along
This line encapsulates the mood of the artist reaching out to his fans during the chorus, inviting them to join him and sing along to his song and creating a shared enjoyable experience.

Oh yes it's summer, it's summertime
The artist again reiterates his earlier lines about the excitement and joy summer brings to people's lives, creating a happy and vibrant environment enjoyed by all.

This melody has got me feeling fine
The artist is expressing how the music he creates during summer gets him in the right mindset, making him feel generally happy.

There's not a single cloud up in the sky
Summer is characterized by an absence of clouds and thunderstorms, which means enjoying the sunshine and warm temperatures without worrying about torrential storms or rain delays.

Kick your shoes off on the beach
The artist invites his listeners to engage in playful activities like kicking their shoes off on the beach, providing a sense of freedom and joy enjoyed during summer.

And walk around barefoot and feel the sand on your feet
Dave highlights the simplistic pleasures of walking around barefoot on the sandy beach, feeling the texture and vibe of the grains and experiencing the sea breeze with all your senses alive.

Badfish is on repeat
The artist is telling us that he's most likely enjoying the summer day while listening to the song Badfish, striking chords with his soul and heightening his enjoyment of life's simple moments.

And if you grab ahold of me tell me that I'll never be free
The artist desires someone to establish a strong bond with him and never let go, experiencing the freedom that comes with summer and life without boundaries.

Soon as the sun goes down
This line implies that Dave is once again appreciating the experience of summer and what it has to offer as the sun goes down, creating an opportunity to enjoy the calmness and serenity of a beautiful sunset.

You can hear the island sound comin out from the underground
The artist is referring to the island sounds of music that come out during the summer in the underground scene and how they resonate with him, creating a sense of belonging and discovery of new music experiences.

Or we can stare up at the stars and hear me
Dave invites his audience to take a moment to pause, reflect, and gaze up at the sky and listen to his music as they enjoy the summer breeze. Live in the moment and create a meaningful connection with the universe around them.

Put my words in these 16 bars
The artist describes the process he undergoes in writing music to convey his experiences, emotions, and ideas in exactly sixteen bars of music. A very traditional style in hip-hop writing.

See I wanna make a livin off of givin people
Dave wishes to flourish in his music career by producing music that inspires, connects and continuously lifts the mood of people, specifically in summer, where our moods tend to be elevated naturally.

All the songs they wanna hear to have themselves a good year
Dave wants to create a vault of music that stays, transcending time and space, and is intrinsically loved by his audience and building an atmosphere of positivity and good times throughout every year of people's lives.

Like a blimp I'm blowin up
Dave is referencing his success in the music industry and how, like a blimp, he is slowly becoming more and more recognized, gaining popularity in his field.

How bout a toast cause it's summer, everybody get your drinks up
The artist wants everyone listening to his songs to raise their drinks and toast summer, making the most of the season and all the beautiful experiences it brings.

Best thing about summer, listen to the thunder
Dave highlights how summer is the best time to listen to things you usually don't get to hear, like thunder that occurs during this season, creating a natural landscape of summer energy.

Watch that lightning dancing, across the sky
In line with his previous line, Dave describes the excitement of the thunderstorms that come along during the summer season where we can spark our imagination and enjoy electrifying images of nature.