Summertime
Gerry & The Pacemakers Lyrics


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Summertime,
And the livin' is easy
Fish are jumpin'
And the cotton is high

Your daddy's rich
And your mamma's good lookin'
So hush little baby
Don't you cry

One of these mornings
You're going to rise up singing
Then you'll spread your wings
And you'll take to the sky

But till that morning
There's a'nothing can harm you
With daddy and mamma standing by

Summertime,
And the livin' is easy
Fish are jumpin'
And the cotton is high

Your daddy's rich
And your mamma's good lookin'




So hush little baby
Don't you cry

Overall Meaning

Gerry & The Pacemakers's song Summertime is an American classic that has been covered by many artists. The opening lyrics are reminiscent of the lazy, hazy, and carefree days of summer that many people look forward to each year. The first line, "Summertime, and the livin' is easy," conveys the mood of the season, which is a time to relax and enjoy yourself. The second line, "Fish are jumpin' and the cotton is high," paints a picture of the natural beauty and abundance that can be found during the summer months. The juxtaposition of the two images creates a sense of harmony and balance between nature and human existence.


The next set of lyrics describes the singer's family. "Your daddy's rich and your mamma's good lookin'" indicates that the singer's family is well-off and attractive. The line "So hush little baby, don't you cry" suggests that the singer is comforting a child. The final verse is about hope and the promise of a new day. "One of these mornings you're going to rise up singing" indicates that the singer believes that things will get better in the future. The line "Then you'll spread your wings and you'll take to the sky" indicates that the singer believes that the future will be bright and full of promise.


Line by Line Meaning

Summertime,
It's summertime now,


And the livin' is easy
Life is easy and carefree during summertime,


Fish are jumpin'
Fish are lively and jumping in the water,


And the cotton is high
Cotton crops have grown tall in the fields,


Your daddy's rich
Your father is financially well-off,


And your mamma's good lookin'
Your mother is attractive,


So hush little baby
Be quiet, little baby,


Don't you cry
Don't shed any tears,


One of these mornings
One day in the near future,


You're going to rise up singing
You will wake up and start singing happily,


Then you'll spread your wings
You will gain confidence and pursue new opportunities,


And you'll take to the sky
You will achieve great success,


But till that morning
But until that day comes,


There's a'nothing can harm you
You are protected and safe from harm,


With daddy and mamma standing by
Your parents are here to support you,


Summertime,
It's summertime now,


And the livin' is easy
Life is easy and carefree during summertime,


Fish are jumpin'
Fish are lively and jumping in the water,


And the cotton is high
Cotton crops have grown tall in the fields,


Your daddy's rich
Your father is financially well-off,


And your mamma's good lookin'
Your mother is attractive,


So hush little baby
Be quiet, little baby,


Don't you cry
Don't shed any tears,




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