Lee & Mark met in Santa Barbara, CA in 2003. Mark got a hold of one of Lee's demos and emailed him out of the blue. They immediately began working on songs together and, being from opposites sides of the country (Lee from Alaska, and Mark from Connecticut), they couldn't help but feel a certain amount of fate in both ending up in the same small city in Southern California with similar goals. They began throwing shows and releasing music together, honing their craft until they seemed to have it firing on all cylinders for the 2010 release of "Girls Like Me." Their self-titled project "Intuition & Equalibrum" was a long time in the making and truly embodies the best parts of both their talents. Mark & Lee never quite made it to the promised land of being full-time musicians, but they gave it their best shot and they still tinker around with music. Visit Mark's Spotify page for hours of instrumentals and beats. Lee now concentrates mostly on music content via the podcast / YouTube channel KindaNeat.
First Day of Summer
Intuition & Equalibrum Lyrics
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Problems in my pocket, trying not to let them pile on
Nope, the swagger feeling 'bout a mile long
Always flies when it's fun, tell me where that time's gone
And say later to the nay sayers
Fresh pair of wayfarers got me feeling straight player
I'm running late, made her wait there
Plus I got another date, planning my escape later
I got two pills left I'm trying to do them tonight
Baby let me cum inside so I can ruin your life
Cause you a beautiful sight, and I feel stupid tonight
Alright alright, yeah right goes wrong
It's nights like this why we fight so strong
And probably why I go and write those songs
And live life like it just might go on and on and on
It's like the first day of Summer
It feels like the first day of Summer
I swear it's like the first day of Summer
Put your drinks in the air and let's sing 'til our lungs hurt
It's like the first day of Summer
It must be the first day of Summer
I feels like the first day of Summer
Put your drinks in the air and let's sing 'til our lungs hurt
Yeah, like it's June 21st
Looking at you sitch' and thinking that it could be worse
You spend it at the bar when your bills should be first
But on a day like today I know it's hard to put in work
Soon you'll get it all in order
But this weather out in southern California's calling for you
The liquor in your liver got you nearly crawling home to hear them birds chirping
In the morning then you start it over, over
Hey no need for acting over it
Get off your poser shit, grin 'til they notice it
I stole some roses gonna give 'em to an older miss
Waiting for a bus to get her back to her home and kids
Look, it goes work hard, play hard
Since I got laid off from my day job
I've been treating every day like the payoff
Wait for the takeoff and hate when today's gone
I could fly, fly away
But I'd rather stay
I'd rather stay with you in this place
I could fly, fly away
But I'd rather stay
I'd rather stay with you in this place
It's like the first day of Summer
It feels like the first day of Summer
I swear it's like the first day of Summer
Put your drinks in the air and let's sing 'til our lungs hurt
It's like the first day of Summer
It must be the first day of Summer
I feels like the first day of Summer
Put your drinks in the air and let's sing 'til our lungs hurt
The lyrics to Intuition & Equalibrum's song "First Day of Summer" convey the excitement and carefree attitude that comes with the start of the summer season. The singer wakes up with a smile on their face, despite carrying personal problems. They feel confident, with swagger and fresh wayfarers, but also somewhat scattered, planning multiple dates while running late. The chorus emphasizes the feeling of elation and possibility that comes with the first day of summer, with the singer urging listeners to celebrate and sing until their "lungs hurt."
The rest of the verses reflect on the difficulties of balancing work and play, and the temptation to let loose and enjoy the warm weather despite responsibility. The lyrics touch on themes of escapism, both through drugs and romantic encounters, but also acknowledge the underlying challenges that can lead to fighting and using music as an outlet for expression. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the temporary and euphoric feeling that is unique to the first day of summer.
Overall, "First Day of Summer" captures the excitement and fleeting nature of summer, while also acknowledging the real-life struggles and temptations that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up and left the house with a smile on
I started my day with a positive attitude and readiness to face whatever comes my way
Problems in my pocket, trying not to let them pile on
Although I have personal issues to deal with, I am doing my best not to let them overwhelm me
Nope, the swagger feeling 'bout a mile long
I'm feeling confident and cool, like I can handle anything
Always flies when it's fun, tell me where that time's gone
Time seems to go too quickly when we're having a good time, and I can't believe how fast it goes by
And say later to the nay sayers
I'm not going to listen to anyone who tries to discourage me or bring me down
Fresh pair of wayfarers got me feeling straight player
My new sunglasses make me feel cool and confident
I'm running late, made her wait there
I'm behind schedule and I made someone wait for me
Plus I got another date, planning my escape later
I have another commitment to attend to, so I need to plan how I can get away from this event
Hey there, how you doing tonight
I'm greeting someone and asking how they're doing this evening
I got two pills left I'm trying to do them tonight
I have two pills left and I plan to take them tonight
Baby let me cum inside so I can ruin your life
I want to have sex with you, even if it may have negative consequences for our lives
Cause you a beautiful sight, and I feel stupid tonight
You're attractive and I feel foolish for wanting to do something that may not be in our best interest
Alright alright, yeah right goes wrong
Even when things seem okay at first, they can quickly turn sour
It's nights like this why we fight so strong
Difficult evenings like this are why we must be resilient and fight hard to overcome adversity
And probably why I go and write those songs
I use moments like this to inspire me to write music
And live life like it just might go on and on and on
I'm living my life as if it will go on indefinitely
It's like the first day of Summer
This moment feels like the first day of summer, a time usually associated with warm weather and good times
It feels like the first day of Summer
This moment has a similar vibe to the first day of summer
I swear it's like the first day of Summer
I'm certain that this moment embodies the feeling of the first day of summer
Put your drinks in the air and let's sing 'til our lungs hurt
Let's celebrate and have a good time by drinking and singing loudly
Yeah, like it's June 21st
This moment feels like the first day of summer, which usually begins on June 21st
Looking at you sitch' and thinking that it could be worse
I'm observing your situation and realizing that things for me could be worse
You spend it at the bar when your bills should be first
You're spending money on drinks when you should be prioritizing paying your bills
But on a day like today I know it's hard to put in work
On a beautiful day like this, it's difficult to focus on responsibilities
Soon you'll get it all in order
You'll eventually be able to get all your affairs in order and prioritize your responsibilities
But this weather out in southern California's calling for you
The beautiful weather in southern California is tempting you to enjoy yourself and take a break from work
The liquor in your liver got you nearly crawling home to hear them birds chirping
You've had too much to drink and it's almost intoxicating enough to make you crawl home, but you're still enjoying the beauty of the morning's sounds
In the morning then you start it over, over
The next day you start the cycle over again
Hey no need for acting over it
There's no need to exaggerate or be dramatic about the situation
Get off your poser shit, grin 'til they notice it
Stop pretending to be someone you're not, and smile genuinely until people recognize your true selves
I stole some roses gonna give 'em to an older miss
I took some roses and plan to give them to an elderly woman
Waiting for a bus to get her back to her home and kids
I'm waiting for the bus with her, so she can safely return home to her family
Look, it goes work hard, play hard
There's a balance between working hard and playing hard, and this is something to keep in mind
Since I got laid off from my day job
I lost my job and now have more time to focus on other things
I've been treating every day like the payoff
I'm treating every day as an opportunity to achieve something or improve my situation
Wait for the takeoff and hate when today's gone
I'm eagerly waiting for my next opportunity to succeed, but I also hate when the day is over
I could fly, fly away
I have the ability to escape and leave this situation behind
But I'd rather stay
Instead of leaving, I prefer to stay in this moment
I'd rather stay with you in this place
I prefer to spend time with you in this moment and not leave
Contributed by Hudson E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ImDyluhn
I haven't found an intuition song that doesn't make me wonder how this dude isn't famous
@conduitofthegospeldarrellb9154
Completely agree. Its ridiculous just how amazing this guy is and how unpopular he is.
@Bingbong1226
Dyluhn if he wanted radio play I'm sure he could get it. I am just glad that most people don't know a single lyric from this man. His music spreads to those who can connect and i found out about his music from a really great friend and all of his music is something the public in general isn't ready for.
@KindaNeat
lol
@MoHo87
I'm sad I only just discovered him. But damn I am banging his tracks on repeat! Must be the first day of Summer :D
@sexysniper232
Richie Cunning's the same way, in my opinion, and I think those two should link up and FORCE there way into the mainstream like RTJ.
@levitating108
first day of summer in 2017. I hope somebody reads this comment in 10 years and understands how much has happened
@revogains913
Shit just 3 years later and we're fucked
@raysska
I come back here again, i swear. Remember me, we meet soon.
Sure, after 7 years.
@bodhirupesh
6 more years left