Chance
JONES AND DJEMEIA Lyrics
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Walking barefoot to the circle k
On the burning street
Summertime and everything's on fire
This town is a drive-by for the
Whole inland empire
They take it very hard
but it's alright, it's OK
I was going to move out of here anyway
Don't look at me, I've got nothing to say
Countdown to ecstasy
They are very rich, those boys uptown
They got so much now they wanna
Let it trickle down
La la la la la la
Summertime and everything is chill
Cops and gangsters cruising
Everybody's dressed to kill
Summertime and everything is cool
In the halfway house for sex offenders
By the school
They're laughing, they're dancing
They're calling everyone
Step right up, don't be shy
Buy a second chance
You need a favor?
I got a guy
Who can buy you a second chance...
But it's alright with me
If they lock you up
Then I can be free
Six of you
Half a dozen of me
So count down...
Alright, OK,
I was gonna move out of there anyway
Don't look at me
I've got nothing to say
As you countdown to ecstasy
Countdown to ecstasy
The lyrics of JONES AND DJEMEIA's song, "Chance," evoke the feeling of summertime in a town that is not quite as idyllic as expected. Despite the heat and the chaos of the town, the singer is unconcerned because they were planning on leaving anyway. The first verse describes the oppressive heat and tension of the town, but the singer shrugs it off, saying it's okay because they were planning on leaving anyway. The singer observes the glaring wealth inequality in the town, with the rich uptown boys hoarding the wealth.
The second verse talks about the strange mix of characters in the town during summertime. Police and gangsters both cruise the streets, and people try to dress to look their best. The mention of a halfway house for sex offenders by the school adds to the ominous feeling of the song as well. But despite all of that, everyone is energetic and lively, looking for a second chance - which, the singer observes, can be bought for the right price. The song ends with the singer counting down to ecstasy, looking forward to a better future elsewhere.
The lyrics of the song reveal the complicated themes of class, oppression, and escaping a difficult past. It contrasts the oppressive heat with the energy and excitement of the people during summertime and also shows the disillusionment of its characters. Overall, the song can leave one feeling unsettled yet hopeful for what's next.
Line by Line Meaning
Summertime and everything is sweet
It's summertime and everything is nice
Walking barefoot to the circle k
Walking around without shoes to the convenience store
On the burning street
On the hot street
Summertime and everything's on fire
It's summertime and everything is hot
This town is a drive-by for the
Whole inland empire
This town has a lot of drive-by shootings
But down on the boulevard
They take it very hard
But on the boulevard, they take it seriously
but it's alright, it's OK
I was going to move out of here anyway
Don't look at me, I've got nothing to say
Countdown to ecstasy
It's fine, I was going to leave anyway, don't bother asking me why, and let's just wait and see what happens
They are very rich, those boys uptown
They got so much now they wanna
Let it trickle down
The wealthy people in the town want to share their money with others
La la la la la la
Instrumental
Summertime and everything is chill
Cops and gangsters cruising
Everybody's dressed to kill
It's summertime and everything is relaxed but the cops and gangsters are still around and everyone is dressing nicely
Summertime and everything is cool
In the halfway house for sex offenders
By the school
It's summertime and everything is cool but there's a halfway house for sex offenders near the school
They're laughing, they're dancing
They're calling everyone
They are having a good time and including everyone
Step right up, don't be shy
Buy a second chance
You need a favor?
I got a guy
Who can buy you a second chance...
If you need help or a second chance, I can provide someone who can help you out
But it's alright with me
If they lock you up
Then I can be free
Six of you
Half a dozen of me
So count down...
Alright, OK,
I was gonna move out of there anyway
Don't look at me
I've got nothing to say
As you countdown to ecstasy
Countdown to ecstasy
It's all good if they arrest someone else instead of me, I was going to leave anyway, and I have nothing to say as we wait for something big to happen
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: STEVEN DALE JONES, NANCY LEE BAXTER
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J Oscar Bittinger
THANK YOU, Tommy Allen, for capturing this delightfully moment where Chance Jones (Joshua Burge) drolly delivers his newly written song "Nothing Burns As Hot As You & Me" at the "A Winter's Tune" benefit show on Sunday December 7, 2008 .
In "Nothing Burns As Hot As You & Me", "Mr. Jones" manages to include winter activities, sexy domesticity, a funky acoustic guitar solo, more burning existential musings, economic collapse and Bruce Springsteen in one 3 minute song. He's on fire!