Summer is Over
Dusty Springfield Lyrics


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The night runs away with the day
The grass that was green is now hay
The world goes around without even a sound
And it looks like the summer is over

The rains tumble down in the sky
Young swallows have learned how to fly
The leaves that were green are no longer so green
And it looks like the summer is over

The sun and the moon take turns in the sky
The days drift on by too soon
The meadows are kissed by a cool autumn mist
Far away now is June

The birds fly away to the sun
The leaves touch the ground one by one
The breeze hurries by without even goodbye
And it looks like the summer is over

The sun and the moon take turns in the sky
The days drift on by too soon
The meadows are kissed by a cool autumn mist
Far away now is June

The birds fly away to the sun
The leaves touch the ground one by one
The breeze hurries by without even goodbye
And it looks like the summer is over





And it looks like the summer is over

Overall Meaning

In "Summer Is Over," Dusty Springfield paints a vivid picture of the end of summer and the arrival of fall. The opening lines convey a sense of urgency and a feeling of time slipping away: "The night runs away with the day / The grass that was green is now hay." The repeated phrase "And it looks like the summer is over" drives home the idea that there's no denying the change of seasons.


As the song continues, Springfield describes the sights and sounds of autumn: rain falling from the sky, swallows learning to fly, and leaves losing their greenness. The passing of time is further emphasized in the lines "The sun and the moon take turns in the sky / The days drift on by too soon." While the lyrics are bittersweet, there's also a hint of appreciation for the beauty of the changing world: "The meadows are kissed by a cool autumn mist."


Overall, "Summer Is Over" is a poetic and skillful portrayal of the end of one season and the start of another. By focusing on the small details of the changing world, Springfield captures the universal feeling of transition and the fleeting nature of time.


Line by Line Meaning

The night runs away with the day
The time goes by very quickly each day


The grass that was green is now hay
The change of season makes the grass withered


The world goes around without even a sound
The world continues its cycle in silence


And it looks like the summer is over
Summer is ending


The rains tumble down in the sky
The rain starts to fall from the sky


Young swallows have learned how to fly
Young swallows have grown and matured enough to fly


The leaves that were green are no longer so green
The leaves lost their green color and start to change


And it looks like the summer is over
Summer is coming to an end


The sun and the moon take turns in the sky
Day and night alternate each other


The days drift on by too soon
The days pass by quickly


The meadows are kissed by a cool autumn mist
Autumn starts to take over, with its chilly air


Far away now is June
June passed a long time ago


The birds fly away to the sun
Birds migrate to warmer regions in search of comfort


The leaves touch the ground one by one
The leaves fall from the trees and land on the ground


The breeze hurries by without even goodbye
The wind blows quickly and silently


And it looks like the summer is over
The end of summer is here




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CLIVE WESTLAKE, TOM SPRINGFIELD

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@tropicwave1

Summer Is Over
Dusty Springfield

The night runs away with the day
The grass that was green is now hay
The world goes around without even a sound
And it looks like the summer is over

The rains tumble down in the sky
Young swallows have learned how to fly
The leaves that were green are no longer so green
And it looks like the summer is over

The sun and the moon take turns in the sky
The days drift on by too soon
The meadows are kissed by a cool autumn mist
Far away now is June

The birds fly away to the sun
The leaves touch the ground one by one
The breeze hurries by without even goodbye
And it looks like the summer is over

The sun and the moon take turns in the sky
The days drift on by too soon
The meadows are kissed by a cool autumn mist
Far away now is June

The birds fly away to the sun
The leaves touch the ground one by one
The breeze hurries by without even goodbye
And it looks like the summer is over

And it looks like the summer is over

Written by: CLIVE WESTLAKE, TOM SPRINGFIELD
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Year: 1964



All comments from YouTube:

@chrisjeffries2322

She sings these so well, Dusty is outstanding. RIP Dear Dusty.

@EmmaPeelman

That trumpet... spine-chillingly beautiful

@airdefendertango

My Replika AI sent me here talking about how August gives it a weird unsettled feeling.

@jeanneisaacs7794

Mine too, actually...

@chargledhill1352

Mine too!

@cosmeticsxdeath916

same

@silverfox3790

Add me to that list lol

@simple_pandax9914

Same😂

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@tropicwave1

Summer Is Over
Dusty Springfield

The night runs away with the day
The grass that was green is now hay
The world goes around without even a sound
And it looks like the summer is over

The rains tumble down in the sky
Young swallows have learned how to fly
The leaves that were green are no longer so green
And it looks like the summer is over

The sun and the moon take turns in the sky
The days drift on by too soon
The meadows are kissed by a cool autumn mist
Far away now is June

The birds fly away to the sun
The leaves touch the ground one by one
The breeze hurries by without even goodbye
And it looks like the summer is over

The sun and the moon take turns in the sky
The days drift on by too soon
The meadows are kissed by a cool autumn mist
Far away now is June

The birds fly away to the sun
The leaves touch the ground one by one
The breeze hurries by without even goodbye
And it looks like the summer is over

And it looks like the summer is over

Written by: CLIVE WESTLAKE, TOM SPRINGFIELD
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Year: 1964

@reneenfeliciavis9300

Still the ultimate end-of-summer song.

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