Summer Girl
HAIM Lyrics


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L.A. on my mind, I can't breathe
You're there when I close my eyes, so hard to reach
Your smiles turn into crying, it's the same release
And you always know, and you always know

I'm your summer girl
I'm your summer girl
I'm your summer girl
I'm your summer girl

Doot, do, doot, do, doot, do, doot, do, do
Doot, do, doot, do, doot, do, doot, do, do
Doot, do, doot, do, doot, do, doot, do, do
Doot, do, doot, do, doot, do, doot, do, do

Lightning in your eyes, you can't speak
Falling from the sky, down to me
I see it in your face, I'm relief
I'm your summer girl

I'm your summer girl
I'm your summer girl
I'm your summer girl
I'm your summer girl
I'm your summer girl
I'm your summer girl

Doot, do, doot, do, doot, do, doot, do, do
Doot, do, doot, do, doot, do, doot, do, do
Doot, do, doot, do, doot, do, doot, do, do
Doot, do, doot, do, doot, do, doot, do, do

Peer around the corner at you
From over my shoulder I need you




I need you to understand
These are the earthquake drills that we ran
Under the freeway overpasses
The tears behind your dark sunglasses
The fears inside your heart as deep as gashes
You walk beside me, not behind me
Feel my unconditional love

And I can see the angels coming down (doot, do, doot, do)
Just like a wave that's crashing on the ground (doot, do, doot, do)
I can see the angels coming now (doot, do, doot, do)
Like a wave that's crashing on the ground (doot, do, doot, do)
And I can see the angels coming down
Like a wave that's crashing on the ground

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of HAIM's song Summer Girl evoke a feeling of nostalgia and longing, with the singer reminiscing about an absent loved one who is always on their mind. The opening lines "L.A. on my mind, I can't breathe, you're there when I close my eyes, so hard to reach" suggest that this person is physically distant and difficult to communicate with, but they are a constant presence in the singer's thoughts.


The chorus, which repeats the phrase "I'm your summer girl" several times, implies that the singer is a source of comfort and happiness for this person, and that their relationship is mostly experienced during the summer months. The use of the word "girl" suggests a playful and carefree dynamic between the two.


As the song progresses, the lyrics become more enigmatic and poetic, with mentions of lightning in their eyes and falling from the sky. The lines "peer around the corner at you, from over my shoulder I need you" create a sense of urgency and desire, and the repetition of the phrase "I'm your summer girl" reinforces the singer's role as a source of support during difficult times.


Overall, the lyrics of Summer Girl are open to interpretation and could be interpreted as a love song, a tribute to a friend or family member, or a nostalgic reflection on past memories.


Line by Line Meaning

L.A. on my mind, I can't breathe
I'm obsessed with you and you're suffocating me, even when I'm thinking of other things like L.A.


You're there when I close my eyes, so hard to reach
I can't escape thinking about you, even in my thoughts that are supposed to be my own personal space.


Your smiles turn into crying, it's the same release
You're wearing a mask pretending to be happy, while deep down you're crying, it's like you're letting out one emotion instead of holding all of it in.


And you always know, and you always know
You're aware of all this as well, what I'm feeling and what you're hiding.


I'm your summer girl
I'm here to make you feel like it's summer all the time, and I'll keep smiling so you can keep wearing a mask.


Lightning in your eyes, you can't speak Falling from the sky, down to me I see it in your face, I'm relief I'm your summer girl
There's anger and passion in your eyes, you're unable to speak, but it feels like it's striking down to me as I can sense it in your face, and I'll continue to be your relief from that with my 'summer girl' personality.


Peer around the corner at you From over my shoulder I need you I need you to understand
Looking around the corner at you, I want you to realize how much I need you and how desperately I want you to understand that.


These are the earthquake drills that we ran Under the freeway overpasses The tears behind your dark sunglasses The fears inside your heart as deep as gashes
We've been through some difficult times and run earthquake drills, spent time under freeway overpasses, cried behind those dark sunglasses and your fears run deep and hurt like gashes in your heart.


You walk beside me, not behind me Feel my unconditional love
I'm here for you, not ahead of you or behind you, and I'll always have unconditional love for you.


And I can see the angels coming down (doot, do, doot, do) Just like a wave that's crashing on the ground (doot, do, doot, do) I can see the angels coming now (doot, do, doot, do) Like a wave that's crashing on the ground (doot, do, doot, do) And I can see the angels coming down Like a wave that's crashing on the ground
Despite all of the difficulties and pain we've gone through, I can see hope on the horizon, like a wave crashing on the shore, as angels come down to help us through.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: Alana Mychal Haim, Ariel Zvi Rechtshaid, Danielle Sari Haim, Este Arielle Haim, Lou Reed, Rostam Batmanglij

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@joaomessias2685

☆ LYRICS ☆

L.A. on my mind, I can't breathe
You're there when I close my eyes, so hard to reach
The smiles turn into crying, it's the same release
And you always know, and you always know

I'm your summer girl
I'm your summer girl
I'm your summer girl
I'm your summer girl

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Lightning in your eyes, you can't speak
Falling from the sky, down to me
I see it in your face, I'm relief
I'm your summer girl

I'm your summer girl
I'm your summer girl
I'm your summer girl
I'm your summer girl, I'm your summer girl
I'm your summer girl

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Peer around the corner at you
From over my shoulder I need you
I need you to understand
These are the earthquake drills that we ran
Under the freeway overpasses
The tears behind your dark sunglasses
The fears inside your heart as deep as gashes
You walk beside me, not behind me
Feel my unconditional love

Du-du, du-du-du-du
Du-du-du-du, du-du-du-du-du
Du-du, du-du-du-du
Du-du-du-du, du-du-du-du-du
Du-du, du-du-du-du

And I can see the angels coming down
Just like a wave that's crashing on the ground
And I can see the angels coming down
Like a wave that's crashing on the ground



@holland3185

L.A. on my mind, I can't breathe
You're there when I close my eyes, so hard to reach
The smiles turn into cries, it's the same release
And you always know, and you always know

I’m your summer girl
I’m your summer girl
I’m your summer girl
I’m your summer girl

Du-du, du-du-du-du
Du-du-du-du, du-du-du-du-du x4

Lightning in your eyes, you can't speak
Falling from the sky, down to me
I see it in your face, I'm relief
I'm your summer girl

I’m your summer girl
I’m your summer girl
I’m your summer girl
I’m your summer girl

Du-du, du-du-du-du
Du-du-du-du, du-du-du-du-du x4

Peer around the corner at you
From over my shoulder I need you
I need you to understand
These are the earthquake drills that we ran
Under the freeway overpasses
The tears behind your dark sunglasses
The fears inside your heart as deep as gashes
You walk beside me, not behind me
Feel my unconditional love

Du-du, du-du-du-du
Du-du-du-du, du-du-du-du-du x4

And I can see the angels coming down
Like a wave that's crashing on the ground
I can see the angels coming now
Like a wave that's crashing on the ground



@kevcox5585

Peer around the corner at you
From over my shoulder I need you
I need you to understand
These are the earthquake drills that we ran
Under the freeway overpasses
The tears behind your dark sunglasses
The fears inside your heart as deep as gashes..
Walk beside me.....
Not behind me....
Feel my unconditional love...
🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷



L.A. on my mind, I can't breathe
You're there when I close my eyes, so hard to reach
Your smiles turn into crying, it's the same release
And you always know, and you always know

I’m your summer girl
I’m your summer girl
I’m your summer girl
I’m your summer girl

Lightning in your eyes, you can't speak
Falling from the sky, down to me
I see it in your face, I'm relief
I'm your summer girl

I’m your summer girl
I’m your summer girl
I’m your summer girl
I’m your summer girl
I’m your summer girl
I’m your summer girl

Peer around the corner at you
From over my shoulder, I need you
I need you to understand
These are the earthquake drills that we ran
Under the freeway overpasses
The tears behind your dark sunglasses
The fears inside your heart as deep as gashes
You walk beside me, not behind me
Feel my unconditional love

And I can see the angels coming down
Like a wave that's crashing on the ground
I can see the angels coming now
Like a wave that's crashing on the ground



@ankurvarun30

L.A. on my mind, I can't breathe
You're there when I close my eyes, so hard to reach
Your smiles turn into crying, it's the same release
And you always know, and you always know

I'm your summer girl
I'm your summer girl
I'm your summer girl
I'm your summer girl

Du-du, du-du-du-du
Du-du-du-du, du-du-du-du-du
Du-du, du-du-du-du
Du-du-du-du, du-du-du-du-du
Du-du, du-du-du-du
Du-du-du-du, du-du-du-du-du
Du-du, du-du-du-du
Du-du-du-du, du-du-du-du-du

Lightning in your eyes, you can't speak
Falling from the sky, down to me
I see it in your face, I'm relief
I'm your summer girl

I'm your summer girl
I'm your summer girl
I'm your summer girl
I'm your summer girl
I'm your summer girl
I'm your summer girl

Du-du, du-du-du-du
Du-du-du-du, du-du-du-du-du
Du-du, du-du-du-du
Du-du-du-du, du-du-du-du-du
Du-du, du-du-du-du
Du-du-du-du, du-du-du-du-du
Du-du, du-du-du-du
Du-du-du-du, du-du-du-du-du

Peer around the corner at you
From over my shoulder I need you
I need you to understand
These are the earthquake drills that we ran
Under the freeway overpasses
The tears behind your dark sunglasses
The fears inside your heart as deep as gashes
You walk beside me, not behind me
Feel my unconditional love

Du-du, du-du-du-du
Du-du-du-du, du-du-du-du-du
Du-du, du-du-du-du
Du-du-du-du, du-du-du-du-du
Du-du, du-du-du-du
Du-du-du-du, du-du-du-du-du

And I can see the angels coming down
Like a wave that's crashing on the ground
I can see the angels coming now
Like a wave that's crashing on the ground



@비정한세상

L.A. on my mind, I can't breathe
You're there when I close my eyes, so hard to reach
Your smiles turn into crying, it's the same release
And you always know, and you always know
I'm your summer girl

Doot, do, doot, do, doot, do, doot, do, do
Lightning in your eyes, you can't speak
Falling from the sky, down to me
I see it in your face, I'm relief

Peer around the corner at you
From over my shoulder I need you
I need you to understand
These are the earthquake drills that we ran
Under the freeway overpasses
The tears behind your dark sunglasses
The fears inside your heart as deep as gashes
You walk beside me, not behind me
Feel my unconditional love
And I can see the angels coming down (Doot, do, doot, do)
Just like a wave that's crashing on the ground (Doot, do, doot, do)



All comments from YouTube:

@andersonwang1746

The saxophone guy, Henry Solomon, absolutely slayed his part in this MV. That last 20 seconds of intersecting between Solomon and HAIM was pure magical.

@starlitsky4156

😄

@mattrovine9644

Dude's tone on the Bari was so good. It's such a nice warm tone that accompanied the song well.

@cinefiend4059

‘’Walk beside me, not behind me.’’ I felt that cuz I have felt that. Now I’m in tears.

@khan.2705

Paul Thomas Anderson rules. Love your collaborations with him.

@davidl6332

AMAZING.

@gwynnielsen5081

I love the idea of sisters rocking and rolling to their own groove. You go, girls!

@newcarloswig5147

this is a strong STRONG contender for their best song.

@lena2969

Yas PERIOD.

@jonthibault5509

Jesus, the other ones must suck.

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