Summer Breeze
George Benson Al Jarreau Lyrics


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See the curtains hanging in the window
In the evening on a Friday night
A little light shining through the window
Let me know everything is alright, sing this song

Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowin' through the jasmine in my mind
Hear me sing, summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowin' through the jasmine in my mind

See the paper lying on the sidewalk
A little music from the house next door
So I walk on up to the doorstep
Through the screen and across the floor

Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowin' through the jasmine in my mind
Sing it, summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowin' through the jasmine in my mind, yeah

When I come home from a hard day's work
And you're waitin' there not a care in the world

See the smile a waitin' in the kitchen
Food cooking and the plates for two
Feel the arms that reach out to hold me
In the evenin' when the day is through

Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowin' through the jasmine in my mind
Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowin' through the jasmine in my mind

Here we go, summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowin' through the jasmine in my mind




Come on, summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowin' through the jasmine in my mind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of George Benson & Al Jarreau’s song “Summer Breeze” capture the essence of a perfect summer night, where everything seems right with the world. The opening lines indicate that the singer is looking at the curtains hanging in the window, and notices a little light shining through, which reassures him that everything is alright. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which celebrates the joys of a warm summer night. The melody and the lyrics work together to paint a picture of summertime bliss, where the simplicity of life is enough to make one feel content.


The chorus is the heart of the song, and it speaks to the power of nature to lift one's spirits. The summer breeze blowing through the jasmine in the singer’s mind makes him feel fine, reminding him of the simple pleasures of life. The next verse describes the singer walking up to his neighbor's house and hearing music, which contributes to the carefree, joyful feeling of the night. The final verse describes the singer coming home from work and finding comfort in the arms of his loved one, emphasizing that the best things in life are often the people we share them with.


Overall, the lyrics of “Summer Breeze” celebrate the joy and beauty of a simple summer night, reminding us to appreciate life's small pleasures and take joy in the company of those we love.


Line by Line Meaning

See the curtains hanging in the window
Observing the drapes covering a window


In the evening on a Friday night
At night time during the end of the weekday


A little light shining through the window
A small beam of light illuminating through the window


Let me know everything is alright, sing this song
This song affirms that everything is alright


Summer breeze makes me feel fine
The warm, serene summer breeze brings joy and pleasure


Blowin' through the jasmine in my mind
Blowing through an introspective garden of thought


Hear me sing, summer breeze makes me feel fine
Announcing that the summer breeze is uplifting


See the paper lying on the sidewalk
A newspaper left behind on the asphalt


A little music from the house next door
The sound of tunes emanating from a nearby residence


So I walk on up to the doorstep
Taking strides up to the entrance of a house


Through the screen and across the floor
Passing through a doorway and over a floor


When I come home from a hard day's work
After a long day of employment and exertion


And you're waitin' there not a care in the world
With you present and relaxed without troubles


See the smile a waitin' in the kitchen
A grin that is ready in the cooking area


Food cooking and the plates for two
Preparation of a meal for a pair


Feel the arms that reach out to hold me
Embrace the limbs that ensconce me


In the evenin' when the day is through
During the night when the day is done


Here we go, summer breeze makes me feel fine
Continuing affirmation that the summer breeze is fulfilling


Come on, summer breeze makes me feel fine
Encouraging others to recognize how the summer breeze brings happiness




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Darrell Crofts, Jimmy Seals

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@felipetrancoso7262

Summer Breeze
Summer Breeze
See the curtains hanging in the window Veja as cortinas penduradas na janela
In the evening on a friday night À noite, numa sexta à noite
Little light is shining through the window Pouca luz está brilhando através da janela
Lets me know everything is all right Deixa-me saber que está tudo bem
Summer breeze Brisa de verão
Makes me feel fine Faz-me sentir bem
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind Soprando através do jasmim em minha mente
Summer breeze Brisa de verão
Makes me feel fine Faz-me sentir bem
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind Soprando através do jasmim em minha mente
See the paper laying on the sidewalk Veja o papel que na calçada
A little music from the house next door Um pouco de música da casa ao lado
So I walked on up to the doorstep Então eu fui até na porta
Through the screen and across the floor Através da tela e através do chão
Summer breeze Brisa de verão
Makes me feel fine Faz-me sentir bem
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind Soprando através do jasmim em minha mente
Summer breeze Brisa de verão
Makes me feel fine Faz-me sentir bem
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind Soprando através do jasmim em minha mente
Sweet days of summer Doces dias de verão
The jasmine is in bloom O jasmim é a flor
July is dressed up and playing her tune Julho é vestir-se e jogar sua música
And I come home E eu chego em casa
From a hard day's work A partir do trabalho de um dia duro
And you are waiting there E você está esperando lá
Without a care in the world Sem um cuidado no mundo
See the smile waiting in the kitchen Ver o sorriso esperando na cozinha
Through cooking and a place for two Através de cozinha e um lugar para dois
Feel the arms that reach out to hold me Sinta os braços que se estendem para me segurar
In the evening when the day is through À noite, quando o dia é através de
Summer breeze Brisa de verão
Makes me feel fine Faz-me sentir bem
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind Soprando através do jasmim em minha mente
Summer breeze Brisa de verão
Makes me feel fine Faz-me sentir bem
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind Soprando através do jasmim em minha mente



All comments from YouTube:

@RJspAced

This is one of the diamond in the raw...so untapped....so pure...so authentic..just a few can afford to appreciate...talents beyond imagination and wisdom...so unreal...so mystic..so..OMG!

@jennaevelockwood3047

Agreed! I love these men!❤

@lclaudioaraujo

Que encontro! Que perfeição! Lendas! Al Jarreau, obrigado por sua obra, teu nome e voz ficarão aqui, eternizados. Benson, você é o cara! Obrigado por vocês existirem!

@rafaelalexandre7906

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@paulogimenez749

Nós somos privilegiados por ter a oportunidade de escutar esses caras.

@anfranzS

What a great collab!!!👏👏👏 Al Jarreau’s legacy will always linger on because he had a great impact on each and everyone of us who had been inspired and touched by his music.

@augustosilva5660

Desde criança eu escutei essa música na antena 1, que música fantástica 🎶❤️🎶❤️

@marianasantos1483

Nem fala mano, chega arrepia a pele..

@msnat61

One of the greatest collaborations of two of the best Old School Artists! Love George Benson & Al Jarreau’s version of Summer Breeze. 💙🎼🎶🎵💙

@KimberlyWilliams-jp5fk

I stumbled across this gem. The complementary vocals of Al & George is simply mesmerizing. The smoothness of the song eclipses the original version in my opinion. The undertones of George's guitar playing sounds incredible along with the octaves & ranges of Al. It also cannot be forgotten that George is a vocal stylist with a deeper voice that contrasts nicely with Al's. I could go on for awhile longer but the video ended & I want to hear more of this dynamic duo. Well done...very well done. 💋💕💋

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