Summerlove
Fate Lyrics


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Jenny where did you go
Where were you when I needed you so
Oh, oh Jenny my shining star
Maybe I took you a little too far
Like every summerlove it didn't last
And now all I can say is

She was my summerlove
My one and only
Like every summerlove
She left me lonely

Oh baby, it broke my heart in two
This silly summer rendez vous
Remember I almost died
The night you kissed me and waved goodbye
Like every summerlove it didn't last
Now all I can say is

She was my summerlove
My one and only
Like every summerlove
She left me lonely

Now all I got is a photograph
Of our names in the sand
But I guess the tide washed it away
Our love slipped through our hands

She was my summerlove
My one and only
Like every summerlove
She left me lonely
She was my summerlove
My one and only
Like every summerlove
She left me lonely
She was my summerlove
My one and only




Like every summerlove
She left me lonely

Overall Meaning

The song "Summerlove" by Fate tells the tale of a summer romance that ended too soon. The singer, addressed as Jenny, laments her absence when he needed her most. He likens her to a shining star and acknowledges that maybe he took things a little too far. This is a common feeling with summer love- it usually does not last.


The singer remembers the experience fondly and mentions that his summer fling broke his heart when it ended. He recalls the night Jenny kissed him and waved goodbye, almost as if it was yesterday. Now all he has left are memories, including a photograph of their names in the sand, which was washed away by the ocean.


The song captures the essence of a summer love affair, the happiness, pain, and longing for something that could never be. It highlights how all love scars emotionally, whether it was short-lived or a long-term commitment. The song is touching, and relatable as most people have probably had a summer romance that they still remember fondly to this day.


Line by Line Meaning

Jenny where did you go
Asking where Jenny went, expressing confusion and longing for her presence.


Where were you when I needed you so
Expressing disappointment at Jenny's absence when needed the most.


Oh, oh Jenny my shining star
Referring to Jenny as a bright and radiant figure in the singer's life.


Maybe I took you a little too far
Admitting to having gone overboard or putting too much pressure on Jenny, possibly contributing to their separation.


Like every summerlove it didn't last
Acknowledging that their love was fleeting, and drawing a parallel to the short-lived nature of summer romances in general.


And now all I can say is
Indicating that the singer is left with nothing more to say about their relationship.


She was my summerlove
Reminiscing about the past romance with Jenny.


My one and only
Emphasizing that Jenny was the perfect match for the artist.


Oh baby, it broke my heart in two
Expressing deep sadness and heartbreak over the end of the relationship with Jenny.


This silly summer rendez vous
Acknowledging that their summer love affair was ultimately inconsequential or somewhat ridiculous.


Remember I almost died
Recalling a particularly intense moment with Jenny during their relationship, that had a powerful emotional effect on the singer.


The night you kissed me and waved goodbye
Describing the moment when Jenny ended their relationship, right after a meaningful goodbye kiss.


Now all I got is a photograph
Reflecting on the fact that the only tangible reminder of their relationship is a photo.


Of our names in the sand
Describing the content of the photo, which captures their names written in the sand.


But I guess the tide washed it away
Negative outcome of the photo, indicating that the tides of fate or time erased the memory they had captured.


Our love slipped through our hands
Reflecting on how their romantic love was fleeting, and comparing it to something that was not within their control, like sand slipping through fingers.


She left me lonely
Summarizing the entire story and acknowledging that the relationship with Jenny left the artist feeling alone and heartbroken.




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