Summer Nights
Jhon Travolta & Olivia Newton Jhon Lyrics
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Summer loving happened so fast
I met a girl crazy for me
Met a boy cute as can be
Summer days drifting away
To, oh, oh, the summer nights
Well-a well-a well-a, huh
Did you get very far?
Tell me more, tell me more
Like does he have a car?
She swam by me, she got a cramp
He ran by me, got my suit damp
I saved her life, she nearly drowned
He showed off, splashing around
Summer sun, something's begun
But, oh, oh, the summer nights
Well-a well-a well-a huh
Tell me more, tell me more
Was it love at first sight?
Tell me more, tell me more
Did she put a fight?
Took her bowling in the Arcade
We went strolling, drank lemonade
We made out under the dock
We stayed up 'till ten o'clock
Summer fling, don't mean a thing
But, oh, oh, the summer nights
Well-a well-a well-a huh
Tell me more, tell me more
But you don't gotta brag
Tell me more, tell me more
'Cause he sounds like a drag
He got friendly, holding my hand
She got friendly down in the sand
He was sweet just turned eighteen
Well, she was good you know what I mean
Summer heat, boy and girl meet
But, oh, oh, the summer nights
Tell me more, tell me more
How much dough did he spend?
Tell me more, tell me more
Could she get me a friend?
It turned colder, that's where it ends
So I told her we'd still be friends
Then we made our true love vow
Wonder what she's doing now
Summer dreams ripped at the seams
But, oh, those summer nights
Tell me more, tell me more
"Summer Nights" is a classic song from the hit musical movie Grease, performed by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. The song is a nostalgic recounting of a brief summer romance between two teenagers, including all the excitement, fun, and drama that comes with it. The lyrics describe the various activities and experiences the two had together over the summer, and the memories they made in the process.
The song opens with the iconic line "Summer loving had me a blast, summer loving happened so fast", which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics go on to describe how they met each other and fell for each other's charms, with the boy being "cute as can be" and the girl being "crazy for me". They spent their summer days lounging around and enjoying each other's company, but it was the summer nights that really got them going. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Oh, oh, the summer nights", emphasizing how special and exciting those moments were.
Throughout the song, the lyrics provide a vivid picture of the couple's various romantic escapades, from swimming and playing on the beach to going bowling and making out under the dock. However, the song ends on a bittersweet note as the summer comes to an end and the two must part ways. Despite their promises to stay friends and their true love vow, the lyrics hint at the sadness of knowing that the summer romance is over and wondering what might have been.
Line by Line Meaning
Summer loving had me a blast
I had a great time with my summer boyfriend/girlfriend.
Summer loving happened so fast
Our summer romance started quickly and was intense.
I met a girl crazy for me
I met a girl who was really into me.
Met a boy cute as can be
I met a boy who was very attractive.
Summer days drifting away
The summer days were passing by quickly.
To, oh, oh, the summer nights
But the summer nights were filled with excitement and adventure.
Tell me more, tell me more
I want to hear more about your summer romance.
Did you get very far?
How far did you and your summer love interest go?
Like does he have a car?
Did he have a car to take you out on dates?
She swam by me, she got a cramp
I was swimming with her and she got a cramp in the water.
He ran by me, got my suit damp
He ran by me and his running splashed water on my swimsuit.
I saved her life, she nearly drowned
I had to jump in and save her life because she was struggling in the water.
He showed off, splashing around
He was showing off and splashing around in the water.
But, oh, oh, the summer nights
But the summer nights were filled with excitement and adventure.
Was it love at first sight?
Did you fall in love with each other at first sight?
Did she put a fight?
Did she try to resist your advances?
Took her bowling in the Arcade
I took her bowling and to the arcade for dates.
We went strolling, drank lemonade
We went for walks and drank lemonade to cool off.
We made out under the dock
We kissed passionately under the dock by the water.
We stayed up 'till ten o'clock
We stayed up late until ten o'clock.
Summer fling, don't mean a thing
Our summer romance was just a fling and didn't mean much.
But, oh, oh, the summer nights
But the summer nights were filled with excitement and adventure.
But you don't gotta brag
You don't need to brag about your summer romance.
'Cause he sounds like a drag
Because he sounds boring or unappealing.
He got friendly, holding my hand
He was being affectionate by holding my hand.
She got friendly down in the sand
She was being affectionate with me in the sand.
He was sweet just turned eighteen
He was kind and charming at the age of 18.
Well, she was good you know what I mean
She was attractive and we had a physical connection.
Summer heat, boy and girl meet
The summer heat brought us together as a boy and girl.
Tell me more, tell me more
I want to hear more about your summer romance.
How much dough did he spend?
How much money did he spend on you?
Could she get me a friend?
Is there anyone she could set me up with?
It turned colder, that's where it ends
When the weather cooled down, our romance came to an end.
So I told her we'd still be friends
I let her know that we could remain as friends.
Then we made our true love vow
We made a promise that we would always love each other.
Wonder what she's doing now
I wonder what she is up to now after our summer romance ended.
Summer dreams ripped at the seams
Our dreams of a perfect summer romance were shattered.
But, oh, those summer nights
But those summer nights were unforgettable and filled with adventure.
Contributed by Jasmine T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.