Vacation
Francis Connie Lyrics


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V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N in the summer sun

Put away the books, we're out of school
The weather's warm but we'll play it cool
We're on vacation, havin' lots of fun
V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N in the summer sun

We're gonna grab a bite at the pizza stand
Write love letters in the sand
We're on vacation and the world is ours
V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N under summer stars

Yeah, we'll hop in a jalopy to a drive-in movie and never look at the show
We're gonna hug and kiss just like this and I can't wait to go, go, go

We're gonna mashed potato to a jukebox tune
Park your car 'neath an August moon
We're on vacation till the start of the fall

V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N, we're gonna have a ball, go

V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N, gonna have a ball

Uh-huh, we'll hop in a jalopy to a drive-in movie and never look at the show
We're gonna hug and kiss just like this and I can't wait to go, go, go

We're gonna mashed potato to a jukebox tune
Park your car 'neath an August moon
We're on vacation till the start of the fall

V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N, we're gonna have a ball, yeah





V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N, (yeah) gonna have a ball

Overall Meaning

The song "Vacation" by Francis Connie is a classic summer anthem that celebrates the joys of being on vacation during the summer months. The lyrics invite the listener to put aside their school books and enjoy the warm weather, while having lots of fun. The singer describes various activities they plan to do, like grabbing a bite at a pizza stand, writing love letters in the sand, going to a drive-in movie, and dancing the mashed potato to a jukebox tune under the August moon. The song creates a sense of carefree joy and nostalgia for the carefree days of summer vacations.


The lyrics "We're gonna grab a bite at the pizza stand, write love letters in the sand, We're on vacation and the world is ours" creates a sense of romanticized freedom that comes with leaving behind the pressures of everyday life. The song taps into the universal feelings of excitement and adventure that comes with being on vacation.


The lyrics also play with the idea of young love blossoming during summer vacations, with lines such as "We're gonna hug and kiss just like this and I can't wait to go, go, go." These lines capture the giddy feeling of first love and the carefree nature of vacation romance.


Line by Line Meaning

V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N in the summer sun
We are on summer vacation and enjoying the warm weather.


Put away the books, we're out of school
We no longer have to study because school is out for the summer.


The weather's warm but we'll play it cool
Although it is hot outside, we will stay calm and relaxed.


We're on vacation, havin' lots of fun
We are taking a break from our daily routine and enjoying ourselves.


We're gonna grab a bite at the pizza stand
We will eat some food from the pizza stand.


Write love letters in the sand
We will write romantic messages on the beach.


We're on vacation and the world is ours
We feel free and unrestricted while on vacation.


V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N under summer stars
We will enjoy the stars during our summer vacation.


Yeah, we'll hop in a jalopy to a drive-in movie and never look at the show
We will go to a drive-in theater and focus on each other instead of the movie.


We're gonna hug and kiss just like this and I can't wait to go, go, go
We will show affection towards each other and are excited for our vacation.


We're gonna mashed potato to a jukebox tune
We will dance to music from a jukebox.


Park your car 'neath an August moon
We will park our car under the moon in August.


We're on vacation till the start of the fall
Our vacation will last until the fall season begins.


V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N, we're gonna have a ball, go
We are going to enjoy ourselves to the fullest during our vacation.


Uh-huh, we'll hop in a jalopy to a drive-in movie and never look at the show
We will go to a drive-in theater and focus on each other instead of the movie.


We're gonna hug and kiss just like this and I can't wait to go, go, go
We will show affection towards each other and are excited for our vacation.


We're gonna mashed potato to a jukebox tune
We will dance to music from a jukebox.


Park your car 'neath an August moon
We will park our car under the moon in August.


We're on vacation till the start of the fall
Our vacation will last until the fall season begins.


V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N, we're gonna have a ball, yeah
We are going to enjoy ourselves to the fullest during our vacation.


V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N, (yeah) gonna have a ball
We are going to have a lot of fun during our vacation.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: CONNIE FRANCIS, GARY KNIGHT, HANK HUNTER

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Comments from YouTube:

jakre10

Very appropriate for the times. Love this woman

Jonathan Vernot

Summer vacation songs sure were popular in the early '60s.

Edwin Clements

This was a good one! Also - "I'm Gonna Be Warm This Winter"

Go Go

...I always add "I'm gonna be Warm this winter" as part of my Christmas song-list!!.. 😎👍

KITTYGALOREXXX

WOW! The audio clarity is amazing!

Lenny Muapi

HI to whoever played GO VACATION and just found out (just like me) this is the original song

frankie hunter

Great summer song that didn't date at all.

George

A tidal wave has crashed down at Thorpe Park!

MIKECNW

Same year this was released she appeared on Password.

vinny gillies

Walk right in, sit right down

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