It's Summertime
Flaming Lips Lyrics
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And I can understand if you still feel sad
It's summertime
And though it's hard to see its true possibilities
When you look inside, all you'll see
When you look inside, all you'll see
Is a self reflected inner sadness
Look outside
It's summertime
The song It's Summertime by Flaming Lips captures the paradoxical nature of the summer season. While summer is supposed to be a time of fun and excitement, the lyrics suggest that not everyone is able to experience this. The opening lines, "And I can understand if you still feel sad, It's summertime" imply that summertime is not always aligned with happiness. People may have personal struggles or challenges that hinder their ability to fully enjoy the season. The song conveys a sense of empathetic understanding for those who may not feel cheerful and optimistic like the stereotype associated with summertime.
However, the song also offers a glimmer of hope in its lyrics. The line "though it's hard to see its true possibilities" suggests that there is more to summer than what we initially perceive. The song is inviting the listener to look past the surface-level expectation of summer and see the possibilities within themselves. The line "when you look inside, all you'll see is a self-reflected inner sadness" suggests that the inner turmoil is causing the lack of enjoyment during summer. But, if we look outside ourselves and recognize the beauty in the world around us, we may find solace and joy despite our personal struggles.
Overall, the lyrics to It's Summertime present a contrast between the stereotypical notion of summer and the reality for some individuals. The song encourages listeners to seek a deeper understanding of the season and to find joy even in the midst of sadness.
Line by Line Meaning
It's summertime
The season of summer has arrived
And I can understand if you still feel sad
I empathize with you if you're still feeling upset despite the presence of summer
And though it's hard to see its true possibilities
Even though it may be difficult to see the opportunities that come with summer
When you look inside, all you'll see
Upon introspection, all you will likely discover
When you look inside, all you'll see
Upon introspection, all you will likely discover
Is a self reflected inner sadness
Is a feeling of sadness within yourself that is inwardly manifested
Look outside
Take a moment to observe the world around you
I know that you'll recognize
I'm certain that you'll notice
It's summertime
That it is currently the season of summer
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVEN DROZD, WAYNE COYNE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@iamnoone3040
@@jacobeaston7431 I can relate to what you say. But beauty in life? 2 years of my life: Nov '17- Mum falls down, sunny Saturday afternoon, a stroke they say, brain death. I can not once get to hospital to be with her. Christmas Eve '17, transported to her main Dr's hospital, Kaiser.
New Years Eve '18, dies just after 11pm.
Gone. She said there's life insurance, there is none. The house we had for 30 years goes into foreclosure. TV/Phone service goes away. Electricity, then gas, goes away.
As water is finally turned off I am forced to abandon 3 beautiful sweet cats as real estate lady says get out now. But before I leave, a home-invasion robbery occurs and nearly all my guitars, & hard to replace amps & parts, are taken. Middle of afternoon as I am sick in bed...
Life? There is a lot more and worse it gets. But I am alive in the Black Summer
Am I grateful. At the end of Blue October's
"It's just me", Justin says~. "I used to be the one who won before. I used to smile but don't no more. I'm living just to watch it all go by"
Yeah, I'm ready to go.
Thank you for saying what you did. You have a good heart & you are right.
For most people. 😎
@thracian2072
I discovered this band from getting my girlfriend's CD collection after she died. The feelings are indescribable when I hear these songs and think of her listening to them. I'll always love and miss you, Val.
@Remington-wl7jp
Holy shit that's sad
@Chrisbajs
Damn, I just teared up a bit.
@monejaeni
love u king
@aguacan
I loved this album when I suffered quitting prescribed benzodiazepines so I suffered an ordeal just a fews imagine. I understand what you see and feel thru this magic album.She left it for you so you could alway feel her.
@babyblue7731
Bro this comment deadass made me cry
@louroboros
This is my go-to song for anyone who's in a slump of depression. Especially when it's summertime and they're locked up indoors.
@dang.9926
oh boy... this didn't age well
@justice5776
@@dang.9926 or did it age perfectly...
@danielgonzalez4980
I played this song to my boyfriend during the pandemic. (I got this album when it was released.) I lost him in February of this year. Now I play this for me, to keep suicide at bay.