California Summer
Destine Lyrics


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Morning comes with quite a sound
As the city's sleeping the record plays so loud
A distant voice rings in my ear
About a place that's far from here
With every single step everytime I know where I'm going to
And every single mile will bring me closer to you

Don't tell me it's over
Let me come back California Summer
Where the nights are long 'till the morning comes with devastating heat
Let's take back California Summer
If you wanna come with me

When morning comes I will be there
As the city's waking I will breathe the air
A distant voice is fading out
Be careful what you wish for now
Maybe all along the only reason was you

Don't tell me it's over
Let me come back California Summer
With the storylines and stereotypes from random movies
Let's take back California summer
If you wanna come with me

And again I dive right in
I'm closing in
I'm done waiting
We don't need a heavy heart tonight
Trying to resist with all our might




We don't need to finally get it right
It's overdue

Overall Meaning

The song California Summer by Destine is about a desire to go back to a time and place where everything was perfect, but that time and place is now out of reach. The song begins by describing the early morning in the city, with the singer listening to music and being reminded of a distant place that they long to visit. Every step and every mile brings them closer to that place, and they are determined to get there no matter what.


As the song progresses, the singer continues to describe their longing for this idealized place, which turns out to be California in the summertime. They plead with someone not to tell them it's over, and to come with them to take back the California summer. The lyrics are full of references to this perfect place - the nights are long, the mornings are hot, and there are storylines and stereotypes from random movies.


Ultimately, the song is about the struggle to hold on to something that is slipping away. The singer knows that they may never be able to go back to this perfect time and place, but they are determined to try. The lyrics are full of hope and determination, even in the face of uncertainty and loss.


Line by Line Meaning

Morning comes with quite a sound
The morning arrives loudly, signaling the start of a new day.


As the city's sleeping the record plays so loud
While the city is asleep, the music blares loudly enough to be heard.


A distant voice rings in my ear
A voice far away echoes into the listener's ear.


About a place that's far from here
The voice speaks of a location that is not nearby.


With every single step everytime I know where I'm going to
The singer feels confident and certain about every step they take toward their destination.


And every single mile will bring me closer to you
Each mile traveled moves the singer nearer to a person they want to be with.


Don't tell me it's over
The singer pleads to not hear that something has come to an end.


Let me come back California Summer
The singer wants to return to a time and place where they felt free, happy, and alive.


Where the nights are long 'till the morning comes with devastating heat
The nights are lengthy and enjoyable, but when morning arrives, it brings sweltering heat.


Let's take back California Summer
The singer wants to recapture and relive the pleasure and delight of that season and state of mind.


If you wanna come with me
The singer invites another person to join them on this venture.


When morning comes I will be there
The singer reassures that they will be present when morning emerges.


As the city's waking I will breathe the air
As the city awakens, the singer will inhale the morning air.


A distant voice is fading out
A voice that was once distant is slowly losing its volume and impact.


Be careful what you wish for now
The singer cautions others to be cautious of what they desire.


Maybe all along the only reason was you
Perhaps the one true motivation behind everything was the person the singer wanted to be near.


With the storylines and stereotypes from random movies
The singer refers to the myths and clichés of California that have been cultivated and perpetuated by the movies.


And again I dive right in
Once more, the singer immerses themselves in this experience.


I'm closing in
The singer is drawing near to their destination.


I'm done waiting
The singer is no longer willing to be patient and delay their goal.


We don't need a heavy heart tonight
The singer asserts that there is no need to be upset or mournful this evening.


Trying to resist with all our might
The singer faces a temptation that they strive to overcome with all their power.


We don't need to finally get it right
Correctness is not necessary in the singer's mission or journey.


It's overdue
The singer has been waiting too long for this, and it is past due.




Lyrics © Red Brick Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROBIN VAN LOENEN

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