East River Pipe is the name under which Fred Cornog (aka FM Cornog) records… Read Full Bio ↴East River Pipe is the name under which Fred Cornog (aka FM Cornog) records. Cornog was born in Suffolk, Virginia, and raised in Summit, New Jersey. After succumbing to alcoholism and becoming homeless, Cornog relocated to New York where he survived by busking. There he met Barbara Powers, the two falling in love, and with Powers' support, Cornog released some home-recorded cassettes under the name East River Pipe. These attracted the attention of UK-based Sarah Records who released his records from 1993 to 1996. Cornog then moved to Sarah Records co-owner Matt Haynes' new label Shinkansen Records and to Merge Records in the USA.

Discography :

- East River Park (1989)
- Point of Memory (1990)
- I Used to Be Kid Colgate (1991)
- Shining Hours in a Can (1994)
- Poor Fricky (1995)
- Mel (1996)
- The Gasoline Age (1999)
- Garbageheads on Endless Stun (2003)
- What Are You On? (2006)
- We Live In Rented Rooms (2011)

Summer Boy
East River Pipe Lyrics

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I'll be your summer boy
I'll pass you on the highway
I'll be your summer boy

I'll be your summer boy
You can fake you love me
I'm just your summer boy

I'll dream of sinking ships
And half lit moons, whatever
You know I will, I'm just your summer boy

And when the summer's done
You can leave forever
But I won't, I'll be your summer boy

I'll be your summer boy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to East River Pipe's song "Summer Boy" are a poignant portrayal of an unrequited and temporary summer romance. The singer offers himself as a temporary love interest, a "summer boy", for someone driving down the highway. They're willing to settle for being a passing fling even if their love for the other person may be insincere or feigned. The singer acknowledges that the relationship may not be built to last, but they're willing to be the temporary fix of summer love. They dream of love amid danger, such as sinking ships and a half-lit moon. Even when the summer ends, and his lover is ready to leave for good, he is unwilling to sever their connection, further highlighting his willingness to be a temporary summer fling.

The song is written beautifully with its words expressing the depth and vulnerability of the singer. It portrays a sense of loneliness while also describing the excitement of summer love. The lyrics speak of a willingness to throw oneself into a summer romance, even if the love is unreturned, the passion still burns.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll be your summer boy
I'll be the person who accompanies you during the summer months, providing you with company and support through various activities and experiences.

I'll pass you on the highway
I'll be the one driving you around on exciting road trips, creating fresh and vivid memories for us to share.

You can fake you love me
You don't have to genuinely love me, due to me being your temporary summer companion. You can have a relationship with me for fun, and then go back to your life once summer is over.

I'm just your summer boy
I'm not a long-term boyfriend, just a fling for the summer season. I know my role and I'm happy to play it.

I'll dream of sinking ships And half lit moons, whatever
I'll have romantic daydreams of beautiful sunsets, perilous ocean voyages, and any other beautiful or dramatic situations I can imagine. I want to make this summer a beautiful and unforgettable experience.

You know I will, I'm just your summer boy
I'll do anything to make this summer unforgettable and beautiful for you. I'm committed to ensuring that both of us have the best time possible while we're together.

And when the summer's done You can leave forever But I won't, I'll be your summer boy
When summer is over, you're free to move on and forget our journey together, but I won't forget it. I'll always have fond memories of our summer together.

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