August
Joachim Lyrics
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Need a cool drink just to feel the same
Eyes shut, leaned back trying to drift away
Ay
Sunshine said it's on the way
I bought 2 day shipping but it never came
Stick to name brand for my sunny rays
Eyes shut, leaned back, escape
I'm at the end of my rope
Waiting for sunshine
Trying to find the warm in the cold
To settle my mind
Wish I had a new way to cope
I miss the good life
The good life
I just need the beach
And a sun to bake it
Somewhere by the sea
Anywhere I'll take it
And a little bit of breeze
Rolling through the heat
Just a couple friends
This is where my heart is
Living like king
Driftwood apartment
And a little bit of breeze
Rolling through the heat
Just leave me living in August
I've been feeling worn down from the cloudy grey
Traded cold drinks for the colder days
Forecast 45 everyday it's the same
Rain
Homesick for the summer days
Got on warm clothes but it still ain't the same
Flip flops don't work very well in the rain
Eyes shut, take me away
I'm at the end of my rope
Waiting for sunshine
Trying to find the warm in the cold
To settle my mind
Wish I had a new way to cope
I miss the good life
The good life
I just need the beach
And a sun to bake it
Somewhere by the sea
Anywhere I'll take it
And a little bit of breeze
Rolling through the heat
Just a couple friends
This is where my heart is
Living like king
Driftwood apartment
And a little bit of breeze
Rolling through the heat
Just leave me living in August
I'm at the end of my rope
Waiting for sunshine
Trying to find the warm in the cold
To settle my mind
Wish I had a new way to cope
I miss the good good good good life
I'm at the end of my rope
Waiting for sunshine
Trying to find the warm in the cold
To settle my mind
Wish I had a new way to cope
I miss the good life
The good life
I just need the beach
And a sun to bake it
Somewhere by the sea
Anywhere I'll take it
And a little bit of breeze
Rolling through the heat
Just a couple friends
This is where my heart is
Living like king
Driftwood apartment
And a little bit of breeze (and a little bit, just a little bit)
Rolling through the heat (just a little bit)
Just leave me living in August
Oh living in August
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh let me live here
I'm at the end of my rope
Waiting for sunshine
Trying to find the warm in the cold
To settle my mind
Wish I had a new way to cope
I miss the good life
The good life
I just need the beach
And a sun to bake it
Somewhere by the sea
Anywhere I'll take it
And a little bit of breeze
Rolling through the heat
Just a couple friends
This is where my heart is
Living like king
Driftwood apartment
And a little bit of breeze (and a little bit, just a little bit)
Rolling through the heat (just a little bit)
Just leave me living in August
Oh living in August
The lyrics of Joachim's song "August" convey a longing for the carefree days of summer and the desire to escape from the dreariness of everyday life. The opening lines express a sense of nostalgia and the need for a refreshing drink to recreate the feeling of summer. The lyrics suggest closing one's eyes and drifting away, indicating a desire for temporary relief from the stresses of the present.
The song continues with the artist expressing a feeling of being at the end of their rope and waiting for sunshine, both literally and metaphorically. This can be interpreted as a yearning for positivity and warmth in their life, seeking solace and tranquility to settle their troubled mind. The line "I miss the good life" further emphasizes this longing for the joy and contentment that summer represents.
The chorus expresses the artist's longing for a beach, the sun, and the sea. These elements symbolize freedom, relaxation, and happiness. The artist desires to immerse themselves in nature and enjoy the company of friends in a simple, yet idyllic setting. The reference to a "driftwood apartment" suggests a desire for a modest, yet comfortable and peaceful living space. The artist wishes to be surrounded by a gentle breeze, which serves as a reminder of the warmth and joy of summer.
The lyrics express frustration with the current situation, where the artist feels worn down by the cold and gray days. They mention trading cold drinks for colder days, implying a sense of sacrifice and disappointment. The artist longs for the return of sunny weather and expresses the ineffectiveness of flip flops in the rain, contrasting the idealized image of summer with the reality of their current circumstances.
In the final repetition of the chorus, the artist reiterates their longing for the beach, sun, and sea, emphasizing their yearning for the simplicity and joy of summertime. They express a desire to escape from their current struggles and find solace in the warm embrace of August. By repeating the chorus, the artist reaffirms their longing and emphasizes their need for the restorative power of summer. Overall, "August" is a song that captures the artist's longing for summer and the sense of relief and happiness it brings.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh I got nostalgia for the summer days
I feel a longing for the past summer days
Need a cool drink just to feel the same
I require a refreshing drink to recreate the same feeling
Eyes shut, leaned back trying to drift away
Closing my eyes and leaning back, attempting to escape mentally
Ay
A vocal expression of excitement or agreement
Sunshine said it's on the way
The forecast promises sunny weather
I bought 2 day shipping but it never came
I expected quick delivery, but it didn't arrive
Stick to name brand for my sunny rays
I prefer reputable brands for protection against the sun
Eyes shut, leaned back, escape
Closing my eyes, leaning back, seeking an escape
I'm at the end of my rope
I'm exhausted and out of options
Waiting for sunshine
Anticipating the arrival of sunny weather
Trying to find the warm in the cold
Searching for comfort amidst a cold environment
To settle my mind
To calm and ease my thoughts
Wish I had a new way to cope
Desiring a different strategy for dealing with things
I miss the good life
I long for the enjoyable past
I just need the beach
I simply require a beach setting
And a sun to bake it
And the presence of the sun to warm it up
Somewhere by the sea
Anywhere close to the ocean
Anywhere I'll take it
I am willing to go wherever it's available
And a little bit of breeze
A small amount of wind
Rolling through the heat
Flowing throughout the hot atmosphere
Just a couple friends
Only a few close companions
This is where my heart is
This is the place that brings me joy and contentment
Living like king
Experiencing a luxurious and carefree lifestyle
Driftwood apartment
A residence made of driftwood
And a little bit of breeze
A small amount of wind
Rolling through the heat
Flowing throughout the hot atmosphere
Just leave me living in August
Allow me to reside permanently in the month of August
I've been feeling worn down from the cloudy grey
I've been feeling tired and drained due to the overcast weather
Traded cold drinks for the colder days
Exchanged refreshing beverages for colder times
Forecast 45 everyday it's the same
Consistently predicting a temperature of 45 degrees
Rain
Precipitation in the form of rain
Homesick for the summer days
Feeling nostalgic for the past summer days
Got on warm clothes but it still ain't the same
Wearing cozy attire, yet it doesn't replicate the feeling
Flip flops don't work very well in the rain
Flip flops are impractical in wet weather
Eyes shut, take me away
Closing my eyes, taking myself to a different place mentally
I miss the good good good good life
I long for the enjoyable and fulfilling past
I just need the beach
I simply require a beach setting
And a sun to bake it
And the presence of the sun to warm it up
Somewhere by the sea
Anywhere close to the ocean
Anywhere I'll take it
I am willing to go wherever it's available
And a little bit of breeze
A small amount of wind
Rolling through the heat
Flowing throughout the hot atmosphere
Just a couple friends
Only a few close companions
This is where my heart is
This is the place that brings me joy and contentment
Living like king
Experiencing a luxurious and carefree lifestyle
Driftwood apartment
A residence made of driftwood
And a little bit of breeze (and a little bit, just a little bit)
A small amount of wind (and only a small amount)
Rolling through the heat (just a little bit)
Flowing throughout the hot atmosphere (only slightly)
Just leave me living in August
Allow me to reside permanently in the month of August
Oh living in August
Oh, the experience of living in August
Yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression of agreement or enthusiasm
Oh let me live here
Oh, allow me to stay and dwell here
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Elizabeth McCord, Jacob Nordensson, Joachim Nordensson
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