Summertime in the Gee Feat. Lil' Rick
L. Boogie Lyrics

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There's a time each year
That we always hold dear
Good old summertime
With the birds and the trees'es
And sweet scented breezes
Good old summertime
When your day's work is over
Then you are in clover

And life is one beautiful rhyme
No trouble annoying
Each one is enjoying
The good old summertime

In the good old summertime
In the good old summertime
Strolling through a shady lane
With your baby mine
You hold her hand and she holds yours
And that's a very good sign
That she's your tootsey-wootsey
In the good, old summertime

Oh, to swim in the pool
You'd play hooky from school
Good old summertime
You'd play "ring-a-rosie"
With Jim, Kate and Josie
Good old summertime
Those days full of pleasure
We now fondly treasure
When we never thought it a crime
To go stealing cherries
With faces brown as berries
In good old summertime

In the good old summertime
In the good old summertime
Strolling through a shady lane
With your baby mine
You hold her hand and she holds yours
And that's a very good sign

That she's your tootsey-wootsey
In the good, old summertime

Overall Meaning

In "Summertime in the Gee," Lauryn Hill, also known as L. Boogie, sings about the joys of summertime. The song transports the listener back to a time when summer was a time to escape the stresses of daily life and enjoy the beauty of nature. It is a celebratory ode to the season of warmth, sunshine, and freedom. The beginning of the song sets the stage for the pure happiness summertime brings. The lyrics describe a time each year that is always held dear where life is beautiful and without trouble, and each one is enjoying the good old summertime. The song highlights the memories that summer brings, such as holding hands with your significant other and strolling through the shady lanes, with sweet scented breezes and chirping birds.

In addition to the beauty of nature, the song also references the playfulness of summer, such as swimming in the pool or playing "ring-a-rosie" with friends. The song paints a picture of carefree days full of pleasure to be fondly treasured. As the lyrics suggest, summers were a time for cherishing memories and making the most of every moment. "Summertime in the Gee" is a reminder of the importance of taking time out to appreciate the simpler things in life and embracing the beauty of the world around us.

Line by Line Meaning

There's a time each year
During a certain season once a year

That we always hold dear
We cherish and hold close to our hearts

Good old summertime
The enjoyable and warm season of summer

With the birds and the trees'es
With the pleasant presence of birds and trees

And sweet scented breezes
Accompanied by fresh and pleasant winds

When your day's work is over
When the responsibility of work is fulfilled for the day

Then you are in clover
You experience comfort and ease

And life is one beautiful rhyme
Life is harmonious and peaceful

No trouble annoying
No annoyance or inconvenience

Each one is enjoying
Everyone is having a good time

The good old summertime
The enjoyable and warm season of summer