All Summer Long
Kid Rock Lyrics

It was 1989, my thoughts were short my hair was long
In 1989, I was young and inexperienced, and my hairstyle exemplified that.

Caught somewhere between a boy and man
I was neither a child nor an adult, still unsure of my identity.

She was seventeen and she was far from in-between
The girl I met was confident and mature for her age.

It was summertime in Northern Michigan
The season and location set the stage for a memorable experience.

Splashing through the sand bar
We enjoyed playing in the water at the beach.

Talking by the campfire
We spent evenings conversing around the fire.

It's the simple things in life, like when and where
We appreciated the value of small moments and locations.

We didn't have no internet
Modern technology was not an intrusive presence during our time together.

But man I never will forget the way the moonlight shined upon her hair
I have a vivid and lasting memory of a special moment with the girl.

And we were trying different things
We were experimenting and pushing our boundaries.

We were smoking funny things
We were trying drugs for recreational purposes.

Making love out by the lake to our favorite song
We enjoyed each other's company physically and emotionally.

Sipping whiskey out the bottle, not thinking 'bout tomorrow
We indulged in alcohol without reflection on the future.

Singing Sweet home Alabama all summer long
We found joy in hearing and singing a classic song.

Catching Walleye from the dock
We spent time fishing from the pier.

Watching the waves roll off the rocks
We took pleasure in observing the natural beauty of our environment.

She'll forever hold a spot inside my soul
The girl left an emotional impression on me that has lasted.

We'd blister in the sun
We experienced sunburns from our time spent outdoors.

We couldn't wait for night to come
We were eager for the darkness to set in for our nightly activities.

To hit that sand and play some rock and roll
We had fun and let loose listening to music on the beach.

Now nothing seems as strange as when the leaves began to change
The passage of time and change of seasons can be disorienting.

Or how we thought those days would never end
We took for granted the fleeting nature of our experience.

Sometimes I'll hear that song and I'll start to sing along
Hearing the song evokes powerful emotions and memories.

And think man I'd love to see that girl again
I long to reconnect with the girl from my past.

Singing Sweet Home Alabama all summer long
The song was such an integral part of our summer experience that it remains a prominent memory.