Summer is Over
Ifield Frank Lyrics
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The grass that was green is now hay
The world goes around without even a sound
And it looks like the summer is over
The rains tumble down in the sky
Young swallows have learned how to fly
The leaves that were green are no longer so green
The sun and the moon take turns in the sky
The days drift on by too soon
The meadows are kissed by a cool autumn mist
Far away now is June
The birds fly away to the sun
The leaves touch the ground one by one
The breeze hurries by without even goodbye
And it looks like the summer is over
The sun and the moon take turns in the sky
The days drift on by too soon
The meadows are kissed by a cool autumn mist
Far away now is June
The birds fly away to the sun
The leaves touch the ground one by one
The breeze hurries by without even goodbye
And it looks like the summer is over
And it looks like the summer is over
The lyrics to Ifield Frank's song "Summer is Over" are a reflection on how quickly time passes and how summer, with its warmth and beauty, comes to an end without even a sound. The first verse speaks of how the night inevitably takes over the day, the green grass turns into dry and desolate hay, and the world keeps turning without notice. These lines set the tone for the rest of the song, which continues to observe the change of seasons and how nature transitions from one phase to another.
The second verse references the rain, which symbolizes an incoming season of autumn, while young swallows being able to fly signify the growth and maturity of life. The leaves that were once green have turned yellow, a clear indication of autumn's arrival. The image of the leaves touching the ground one by one emphasizes the gradual and delicate nature of this season. The song then highlights the fact that time keeps moving forward, and we must say goodbye to summer and welcome autumn, which is described as a "cool mist".
The last verse summarizes the feeling of loss and acceptance that comes with the end of summer. The birds fly away to the sun, and the breeze hurries by without even saying goodbye, leaving us with the realization that summer is officially over. The singer acknowledges that the meadows, which were once full of life, will soon turn into a dull and uneventful place. This song is melancholy yet beautifully written, and it allows us to reflect on how quickly time passes and how important it is to cherish each moment of summer.
Line by Line Meaning
The night runs away with the day
Time flies by quickly; the present is fleeting and soon gives way to the future.
The grass that was green is now hay
Summer has ended, and the once lush, green grass has dried and yellowed.
The world goes around without even a sound
Life continues on, even when we are not paying attention to it.
And it looks like the summer is over
The end of summer is apparent and visible.
The rains tumble down in the sky
Autumn has arrived, and the rain is back to nourish the earth.
Young swallows have learned how to fly
The young birds have grown and have now learned to fly, indicating the passage of time.
The leaves that were green are no longer so green
The leaves have begun to change color in preparation for the fall season, a sign of summer's end.
The sun and the moon take turns in the sky
The days and nights continue to alternate, a reminder of the cyclical nature of time.
The days drift on by too soon
Time is fleeting and passes by quickly, before we know it the present has become the past.
The meadows are kissed by a cool autumn mist
Autumn has arrived, and the misty weather is beginning to settle over the countryside.
Far away now is June
Summer is now long gone, and the memories of that season have already begun to fade.
The birds fly away to the sun
The birds are migrating south for the winter, another sign of the changing season.
The leaves touch the ground one by one
The leaves begin to detach from the trees, dropping one by one as the weather becomes colder.
The breeze hurries by without even goodbye
The wind has picked up and is moving quickly, without taking notice of its surroundings.
And it looks like the summer is over
Summer has come to an end, a fact now well-established and easily observed.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CLIVE WESTLAKE, TOM SPRINGFIELD
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davedevir8
The night runs away with the day
The grass that was green is now hay
The world goes around without even a sound
And it looks like the summer is over
The rains tumble down in the sky
Young swallows have learned how to fly
The leaves that were green are no longer so green
And it looks like the summer is over
The sun and the moon take turns in the sky
The days drift on by too soon
The meadows are kissed by a cool autumn mist
Far away now is June
The birds fly away to the sun
The leaves touch the ground one by one
The breeze hurries by without even goodbye
And it looks like the summer is over
The sun and the moon take turns in the sky
The days drift on by too soon
The meadows are kissed by a cool autumn mist
Far away now is June
The birds fly away to the sun
The leaves touch the ground one by one
The breeze hurries by without even goodbye
And it looks like the summer is over
And it looks like the summer is over
davedevir8
The night runs away with the day
The grass that was green is now hay
The world goes around without even a sound
And it looks like the summer is over
The rains tumble down in the sky
Young swallows have learned how to fly
The leaves that were green are no longer so green
And it looks like the summer is over
The sun and the moon take turns in the sky
The days drift on by too soon
The meadows are kissed by a cool autumn mist
Far away now is June
The birds fly away to the sun
The leaves touch the ground one by one
The breeze hurries by without even goodbye
And it looks like the summer is over
The sun and the moon take turns in the sky
The days drift on by too soon
The meadows are kissed by a cool autumn mist
Far away now is June
The birds fly away to the sun
The leaves touch the ground one by one
The breeze hurries by without even goodbye
And it looks like the summer is over
And it looks like the summer is over
bobvocal
thanks very much for keeping franks songs alive plus his talents
David Walsh
I rate this performance very highly. Frank was very popular in his day. He was my moms favourite male singer
peterlinie3
Superb orchestration really complements Frank's great treatment of this.
Bud Gray
Thanks Bill. I did this one for a fan who requested "Summer Is Over" and also "Lovesick Blues". Frank does a wonderful job with both tunes.
tarquin45
One of Frank's best in my opinion and should have gone much higher in the charts, but competition was pretty stiff back then. Can't believe nobody has posted Frank's other meteorological recording 'In The Snow.' That's a great song and performance as well.
arild huitfeldt
tarquin45
John Robertson
b side of dusty springfield losing you, but a great song, frank is too fast
Derek Heffernan
I went through my parents records..and i found this..and the rest is history...Thank you Frank,x
Ted Bear
My favorite Frank Ifield song. Still got the 45!