The original members of Deee-lite were:
* Supa DJ Dmitry (Dmitri Brill, born 4 June 1964, originally from Kiev, Ukraine)
* Lady Miss Kier (Kierin Magenta Kirby, born 15 August 1963, Youngstown, Ohio)
* Towa Tei (Dong-hwa Chung, born 7 September 1964, originally from Tokyo, Japan)
Brill and Kirby had an ongoing romantic relationship, which ended prior to the release of their third album, Dewdrops In the Garden. Also prior to that release, Tei went in a different musical direction embracing bossa nova as opposed to break beats (appearing only on the remix for "Call Me") while a new member was brought in, DJ On-E. Deee-Lite disbanded in 1994, just before the release of Dewdrops in the Garden.
Picnic in the Summertime
Deee-Lite Lyrics
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Our little excursion picnic in the park
Feet in the grass until it gets dark
That's when I saw the fire flies spark
The pop sickle stick is finally smooth
Hop on a lily pad for the summer groove
Walking arm and arm, so glad you came along
The blanket was too small
But you call me baby doll
I could kiss you all the time
Watchin people have a good time
Watchin people have a good time in the summertime
Flying picnic blanket in the summer groove
No interruptions we're all alone
Cause I don't have my cellular phone
Sweatin your pose, wiggling your toes
Come at me like a panther
Cause you know yes is my answer
My mind is in the dirty making mud pies
The heavy heat stretch opened my eyes
You don't need a subway token
Nature's fee remains unspoken
The sun is shining through the leaves
On the wild flowers in the weeds
In "Picnic in the Summertime," Deee-Lite invites us on a tranquil picnic adventure, luring us into the beauty of nature as we walk together in search for the perfect spot. The song is steeped in a feeling of contentment, with the singers going on about their easygoing, idyllic summertime experience. They relish in watching other people have fun and breathe in the sweet air around them, grateful for a respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Amidst all the nature and the slow-moving vibes, the singers also express their attraction towards each other, with one of them constantly feeling the urge to kiss the other.
As the song progresses, it highlights the joy of simply existing and living in the moment, free from the distractions of technology or other modern-day trappings. The airy tune is complemented by its whimsical lyrics, which invite us to enjoy the sunlight filtering through the leaves and the scent of wildflowers wafting in the breeze. The song's imagery is all-encompassing, and the enduring impression is one of pure bliss, the kind that can only be achieved in the carefree days of summer amongst the verdant scenery of a beautiful park.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk with me until we find the right spot
Let's keep walking until we find the perfect place for our picnic.
Our little excursion picnic in the park
We're having a small picnic adventure in the park.
Feet in the grass until it gets dark
Let's enjoy the grass under our feet until the sun sets.
That's when I saw the fire flies spark
As night falls, we're seeing fireflies as they start to glow.
The pop sickle stick is finally smooth
The popsicle stick is finally melted and smooth enough to throw away.
Hop on a lily pad for the summer groove
We're enjoying the summer vibe by pretending to hop on lily pads.
Walking arm and arm, so glad you came along
I'm happy you're here, let's walk with our arms linked together.
Check out the curly vine
Look at the interesting vine over there!
The blanket was too small
The blanket isn't big enough for both of us.
But you call me baby doll
You're being sweet by calling me a loving nickname.
I could kiss you all the time
I'm feeling so happy and affectionate towards you that I could kiss you constantly.
Watchin people have a good time
We're enjoying watching other people having fun.
Watchin people have a good time in the summertime
It's summer and everyone is having fun; we're happy to see it.
Flying picnic blanket in the summer groove
We're having a good time with our picnic blanket in the warm weather.
No interruptions we're all alone
Since we don't have any distractions, we're completely alone together.
Cause I don't have my cellular phone
I'm not on my phone, helping us be more present with each other.
Sweatin your pose, wiggling your toes
You're cute and relaxed, with your toes wiggling and a little bit of sweat.
Come at me like a panther
Approach me with confidence and power, like a fierce panther.
Cause you know yes is my answer
You can count on me saying 'yes' to whatever you propose, because I love being with you.
My mind is in the dirty making mud pies
I'm feeling mischievous and playful, wanting to make messy mud pies.
The heavy heat stretch opened my eyes
The hot weather is making me feel drowsy, but also awake and alert in my own way.
You don't need a subway token
We're in nature and don't need any kind of transportation token to enjoy it.
Nature's fee remains unspoken
Mother nature's beauty doesn't come with a price or payment – it's priceless and free.
The sun is shining through the leaves
The sun is peeking through the branches and leaves of the trees, creating a warm glow.
On the wild flowers in the weeds
The natural beauty of the flowers growing freely among the weeds catches our eye.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DMITRY BRILL
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Lyrics:
Walk with me until we find the right spot
Our little excursion picnic in the park
Feet in the grass until it gets dark
That’s when I saw the fire flies spark
The pop sickle stick is finally smooth
Hop on a lily pad for the summer groove
Walking arm and arm, so glad you came along
Check out the curly vine
The blanket was too small
But you call me baby doll
I could kiss you all the time
Watchin people have a good time
Watchin people have a good time in the summertime
Flying picnic blanket in the summer groove
No interruptions we’re all alone
Cause I don’t have my cellular phone
Sweatin your pose, wiggling your toes
Come at me like a panther
Cause you know yes is my answer
My mind is in the dirty making mud pies
The heavy heat stretch opened my eyes
You don’t need a subway token
Nature’s fee remains unspoken
The sun is shining through the leaves
On the wild flowers in the weeds
@brionity
THE FULL ALBUM IS MASTERPIECE.
@vetterburns1048
I wrecked a perfectly good car listening to this era of Dee-Lite. It took me a decade or two to enjoy again..., but DAYUM, it's good. 🥰
@brionity
@Vetter Burns I call good music CAR CRASH MUSIC! AHEAEHAEHAE
@govetter
@@brionity It's ALL Good Now.
@brettsweat
THIS WHOLE ALBUM IS SIIIIIIIICK!!! and so under the radar, people didn't even know they were still around after 'Groove is in the Heart'. This is a mandatory summer album for me, still holds up and FINALLY found a copy on vinyl 12 yrs ago. Lady Miss Kier became a drum & bass dj and toured raves around the world singing live over the dnb records, it was amazing! DJ Towa Tei has cool solo albums too.
@schtuss
Seriously. I was a Deee-Lite fan from the beginning, and, when this album came out, I was blown away. It still stands the test of time.
@DJarry394
brettsweat not true. I was hearing this album in Europe.
@barrywallace2744
And nearly went bankrupt after stupidly trying to sue Sega, saying that their character Ulala was based on her which could not of been further from the truth.
@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717
Same here...I thought they were one hit wonders that disappeared after "Groove is in the Heart". Funny thing is...that's far from their best song.
@romama647
this is true. well, the part about sega may be a bit overboard, but yes 2 the ress 🤾