Summer Nights
Harry Seaton Lyrics

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Water ripples all around
Listen for birds but there’s no sound
No we drown them out with the speakers loud
Nothing to lose and all to gain
Wave goodbye to all your pain
Oh memories will fill the space they left
All together raise our walls
They’ll cover you

Cover you
Lock the doors
Turn out the lights
There’s no chance I’m coming home tonight
Sun so bright it hurts my eyes
Couldn’t feel like this again if I tried
Oh blissful air of a summers night
All your troubles have now gone
Grab your guitar and play a song
Singing lullabies while the fire burns on
No need to whisper shout out loud
Pass it on we’ll let it all out
Not a care in the world oh we do what we like
All together raise our walls
They’ll cover you
Cover you
Lock the doors
Turn out the lights
There’s no chance I’m coming home tonight
Sun so bright it hurts my eyes
Couldn’t feel like this again if I tried
Oh blissful air of a summers night
I know I won’t forget this moment
I want to remember
When you first saw me do those things I did
That night come September
And you won’t know me we won’t speak
But right now that’s not the matter
Oh I’ll look back on all these times when my whole life starts to shatter
All together raise our walls
They’ll cover you
Cover you
Lock the doors
Turn out the lights
There’s no chance I’m coming home tonight
Sun so bright it hurts my eyes
Couldn’t feel like this again if I tried
Lock the doors
Turn out the lights
There’s no chance I’m coming home tonight
Sun so bright it hurts my eyes

Couldn’t feel like this again if I tried
Oh blissful air of a summers night

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Harry Seaton's song "Summer Nights" capture the essence of carefree and exhilarating nights spent with friends during the summer season. The opening lines, "Water ripples all around, Listen for birds but there’s no sound", suggest a natural and serene setting. However, the singer reveals that they drown out the sounds of nature with loudspeakers, indicating a desire to create their own atmosphere and escape from reality. The lyrics convey a sense of liberation and a willingness to let go of pain and troubles, as expressed in the lines, "Nothing to lose and all to gain, Wave goodbye to all your pain".

The chorus emphasizes the feeling of unity and protection among friends, symbolized by the imagery of raising walls that cover and protect them. This sense of togetherness is further highlighted as they engage in activities such as playing guitar, singing lullabies, and enjoying the warmth of a fire. The lyrics emphasize the freedom to express oneself loudly and without inhibition, suggesting a joyful disregard for societal norms.

The later verses hint at the transience of these moments and the bittersweet nostalgia that follows. The singer reflects on the significance of a particular moment, knowing that it will become a cherished memory. The line, "And you won’t know me we won’t speak, But right now that’s not the matter", suggests a recognition that relationships may change and fade over time, but in the present moment, it is the experience that truly matters.

Line by Line Meaning

Water ripples all around
The peacefulness of the water's movement reflects the tranquility of the scene.

Listen for birds but there’s no sound
Despite the expectation of hearing birds, the noise from the singers drowns them out.

No we drown them out with the speakers loud
We deliberately overpower the birdsong with the loud music from the singers.

Nothing to lose and all to gain
In this moment, there is no risk involved and everything to be gained.

Wave goodbye to all your pain
Bid farewell to all the emotional burdens and troubles.

Oh memories will fill the space they left
Memories will occupy the void that the pain once occupied.

All together raise our walls
As a group, we build emotional walls to protect ourselves.

They’ll cover you
These walls will shield and protect you.

Lock the doors
Secure the entrances to create a safe and secluded environment.

Turn out the lights
Dim the lights and create an atmosphere of intimacy.

There’s no chance I’m coming home tonight
I have no intention of returning home tonight.

Sun so bright it hurts my eyes
The brilliance of the sun's rays overwhelms and causes discomfort to my eyes.

Couldn’t feel like this again if I tried
It would be impossible to recreate this intense feeling.

Oh blissful air of a summers night
The delightful atmosphere of a summer evening brings pure joy.

All your troubles have now gone
All the worries and problems have disappeared.

Grab your guitar and play a song
Take your guitar and express your emotions through music.

Singing lullabies while the fire burns on
As the fire continues to flicker, we sing comforting songs to soothe our souls.

No need to whisper shout out loud
There is no need to speak softly; we can express ourselves loudly and boldly.

Pass it on we’ll let it all out
Share our emotions and release them freely.

Not a care in the world oh we do what we like
In this moment, we are carefree and can do whatever we desire.

I know I won’t forget this moment
This moment will forever be etched in my memory.

I want to remember
I have a strong desire to retain the memory of this experience.

When you first saw me do those things I did
I want to recall the moment when you witnessed my actions.

That night come September
Referring to a specific night in September when significant events took place.

And you won’t know me we won’t speak
In the future, we may no longer have a connection or communicate.

But right now that’s not the matter
At present, that is not a concern or issue.

Oh I’ll look back on all these times when my whole life starts to shatter
In times of turmoil, I will reminisce about these moments when my life felt whole.