Summer Nights
Grease Cast/Grease Lyrics
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Summer loving happened so fast
I met a girl crazy for me
Met a boy cute as can be
Summer days drifting away to oh oh the summer nights
Tell me more, tell me more
Did you get very far
Like does he have a car
She swam by me she got a cramp
He ran by me got my suit damp
I saved her life she nearly drowned
He showed off splashing around
Summer sun somethings begun but oh oh the summer nights
Tell me more, tell me more
Was it love at first sight?
Tell me more, tell me more
Did she put up a fight?
Took her bowling in the arcade
We went strolling drank lemonade
We made out under the dock
We stayed out till 10 o'clock
Summer fling don't mean a thing but oh oh the summer nights.
Tell me more, tell me more
But you don't gotta brag
Tell me more, tell me more
Cause he sounds like a drag
He got friendly holding my hand
She got friendly down in the sand
He was sweet just turned eighteen
Well she was good you know what I mean
Summer heat boy and girl meet but oh oh the summer nights.
Tell me more, tell me more
How much dough did he spend?
Tell me more, tell me more
Could she get me a friend?
It turned colder that's where it ends
So I told her we'd still be friends
Then we made our true love vow
Wonder what she's doing now
Summer dreams ripped at the seams but oh those summer nights
"Summer Nights" is a hit song from the movie "Grease" released in 1978. The song serves as a duet between the two main characters, Sandy (played by Olivia Newton-John) and Danny (played by John Travolta). The song describes their summer romance and the fond memories they have of their fling. The song's verses follow an alternating pattern where Sandy and Danny recall their experiences with each other during the summer months. The lyrics described all the fun times they had together both in intimate and social settings. The chorus follows the same pattern of two phrases, "Tell me more, tell me more" followed by a question that they ask about each other's summer experiences.
The song captures the essence of summer romance and nostalgia, and it takes the listener on a trip down memory lane of summer love. The lyrics evoke an image of youthful fun and innocence that most people can relate to. The song's simplicity and catchy melody made it an instant hit, and it remains a classic today.
Line by Line Meaning
Summer loving had me a blast
I had a great time during the summer with my special someone
Summer loving happened so fast
We fell in love quickly during the summer
I met a girl crazy for me
I met a girl who was really into me
Met a boy cute as can be
She met a boy who was really attractive
Summer days drifting away to oh oh the summer nights
We spent our summer days enjoying each other's company, looking forward to the romantic summer nights
Tell me more, tell me more
Did you get very far
I want to hear more about what happened between you and your crush
Like does he have a car
Is he someone who can provide for you and take you out?
She swam by me she got a cramp
She was swimming next to me and got a cramp
He ran by me got my suit damp
He ran past me and splashed water on my swimsuit
I saved her life she nearly drowned
I rescued her from drowning in the water
He showed off splashing around
He was trying to impress us by showing off in the water
Summer sun somethings begun but oh oh the summer nights
We started to develop feelings for each other under the summer sun, but it was the magical summer nights that really sealed the deal
Was it love at first sight?
Did you fall in love immediately?
Did she put up a fight?
Did she resist your advances?
Took her bowling in the arcade
We went bowling and played arcade games together
We went strolling drank lemonade
We went for a walk and enjoyed some refreshing drinks together
We made out under the dock
We kissed and got romantic under the dock by the water
We stayed out till 10 o'clock
We enjoyed the warm summer evening together until late at night
Summer fling don't mean a thing but oh oh the summer nights.
Although it was just a summer fling, the memories of the summer nights will always be special
But you don't gotta brag
You don't need to boast or show off
Cause he sounds like a drag
He doesn't seem very interesting or fun
He got friendly holding my hand
He was affectionate and held my hand
She got friendly down in the sand
She was affectionate and playful on the beach in the sand
He was sweet just turned eighteen
He was a very nice guy who had just turned eighteen years old
Well she was good you know what I mean
She was very desirable and attractive, you can probably guess
Summer heat boy and girl meet but oh oh the summer nights.
We met each other under the hot summer sun, but it was the summer nights that really brought us together
How much dough did he spend?
How much money did he spend on your date?
Could she get me a friend?
Could she set me up with one of her friends?
It turned colder that's where it ends
The summer love affair ended when the weather started to get colder
So I told her we'd still be friends
I promised her that we would remain friends even though the summer was over
Then we made our true love vow
We pledged our love to each other
Wonder what she's doing now
I wonder what she's up to these days
Summer dreams ripped at the seams but oh those summer nights
Our dreams of a summer love were shattered, but we will always remember the magical summer nights we spent together
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Warren Casey, Jim Jacobs
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@antoniafrank6192
Watching this after Olivia passed away, she seems like such a lovely person and amazing performer❤️
@elliegoldie6140
In 70s she was every young guys dream.she was beautiful inside and out.wonderful.xx
@sortiz171
Watching this after she has passed as well and appreciating that when they recorded this she was older and John Travolta clearly seemed to have lost his range or maybe pretended to be singing back in the 70s but she still had hers so even though John Travolta is trying trying his hardest to keep up and failing she brings it all the way up to a gorgeous ending
❤️🙏
@astonvillaization
❤️❤️❤️
@Leoatwallacerockhole
wats with the "seems"
"SHE IS" a lovely and amazing performer!
@marieannekraft
Yeah and I'm still so sad about Olivia💔💔💔💔😢😭😭😭😞😟
@marcovaleros7233
The song is timeless. These guys are real performers. They still sound good together.
@joseph5549
Yup.
@GlobalAirlineEnthusiast
It’s timeless as Glee used it in a 2012 setting also set near bleachers with guys weathering leather coats.
@lucasgamer-lb7up
Melhor musical de todos os tempos na minha opinião