Everyone's Summer of '95
Iron & Wine Lyrics

Me and the boys wanna build your drum
We want to create something special for you, something that uniquely represents our admiration and affection for you

I'm ashamed of the dream
I feel embarrassed or self-conscious about my aspirations or desires

Half way home
I've already made some progress in life, but I still have a long way to go to achieve my goals or reach my destination

I'm going nowhere
Despite the effort or the motion, I feel stuck or lost, unsure of what lies ahead or how to move forward

Flooded just before he spoke
He was overwhelmed by emotions or memories or events, and could not express himself clearly or openly

But it came to me
Despite the confusion or the chaos, I had an epiphany or a realization or a moment of clarity that helped me understand something important

All I can tell you is how we spent the time
I can only share the memories or the stories of what we did or what happened during a certain period, as that's what I remember or what matters to me

And it remains strange in somebody's eyes
Although I cherish these memories, they might seem trivial or irrelevant or incomprehensible to others, as they have their own experiences and perspectives

Makin' the day and the dust gets down
We were having fun and doing things, even though we knew that there were consequences or side effects that might be unpleasant or messy

Me and the boys with the window shop
We were looking at things with curiosity or admiration or envy, but we could not afford them or we did not dare to buy them

And the music
We were listening to songs or melodies that resonated with us or inspired us or soothed us, and they became part of our soundtrack

Everyone's summer of '95
That particular year, or that season, had a special significance or memory for many people, perhaps because of a shared event or a cultural phenomenon or a personal milestone

It's their favorite song
That period of time represents something delightful or innocent or nostalgic for them, like a piece of music that always makes them smile or cry or sing along

Me and the boys did all kinds of
We were experimenting with different activities or passions or forms of creativity, often without a clear plan or purpose, but always with a sense of adventure and camaraderie

And I kissed her too
During that summer, I took a chance and expressed my affection or attraction for someone, even though it might have been risky or awkward or fleeting

And we all went down
We shared a moment of defeat or failure or loss, but we did not let it define us, as we knew that there were more experiences and opportunities ahead

Back on my feet
Despite the setbacks or the obstacles, I managed to regain my balance or my confidence or my sense of purpose, and keep moving forward

In the car ???s black seat
I remember a specific detail or object or sensation that was part of my experience during that time, and it evokes a feeling of nostalgia or longing or joy

Me and the boys and the billions ring
We were part of a larger community or culture or phenomenon that had a significant impact on our lives or our identities, and we felt connected or excited or inspired by it

Come back here
There's a part of me that wishes I could relive or revisit that time, or that moment, or that feeling, but I know that it's impossible or unrealistic, and I have to accept that and move on

I'm in the back
I might not be the leader or the most visible or the most successful among my peers or my colleagues or my friends, but I'm still part of the group and I contribute in my own way

But I like it
I'm happy or content or proud of where I am and what I'm doing, even if it's not the most glamorous or lucrative or impressive thing in the world, as it reflects my values or my passions or my personality