Summer Wine
Lana del Rey Feat. Barrie James O'Neil Lyrics


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[Lana Del Rey:]
Strawberrys cherries and an angel's kiss in spring
My summer wine is really made from all these things

[Barrie-James O'Neill:]
I walked in town on silver spurs that jingled to
A song that I had only sang to just a few
She saw my silver spurs and said let's pass some time
And I will give to you summer wine
Ohh-oh summer wine.

[Lana Del Rey:]
Strawberries cherries and an angel's kiss in spring
My summer wine is really made from all these things
Take off your silver spurs and help me pass the time
And I will give to you summer wine
Ohh-oh summer wine

[Barrie-James O'Neill:]
My eyes grew heavy and my lips they could not speak
I tried to get up but I couldn't find my feet
She reassured me with an unfamiliar line
And then she gave to me more summer wine
Ohh-oh summer wine

[Lana Del Rey:]
Strawberries cherries and an angel's kiss in spring
My summer wine is really made from all these things
Take off your silver spurs and help me pass the time
And I will give to you summer wine
Ohh-oh summer wine

[Barrie-James O'Neill:]
When I woke up the sun was shining in my eyes
My silver spurs were gone my head felt twice its size
She took my silver spurs a dollar and a dime
And left me cravin' for more summer wine
Ohh-oh summer wine

[Both:]
Strawberries cherries and an angel's kiss in spring
My summer wine is really made from all these things
Take off your silver spurs and help me pass the time
And I will give to you summer wine
Ohh-oh summer wine




Ohh-oh summer wine
Ohh-oh summer wine

Overall Meaning

In the lyrics of "Summer Wine", Lana Del Rey and Barry James O'Neill describe a passionate romance that is fueled by the experience of drinking summer wine. The song is very poetic, using the metaphor of summer wine as a representation of the sweet, ephemeral nature of love. The first verse describes the ingredients of the wine: "Strawberries cherries and an angel's kiss in spring." These elements are then reaffirmed throughout the song, as both singers suggest that their love is made of these sweet, delicate flavors.


The second verse is sung by O'Neill, who appears to be the male protagonist of the story. He sings about how he walks through town, wearing silver spurs, and is approached by a woman who offers him summer wine. This encounter leads to a romantic liaison, as symbolized by the following line, "Take off your silver spurs and help me pass the time." The final verse describes O'Neill waking up the next morning, alone, with his spurs, and the memory of his lover, gone. Throughout the song, the desire for summer wine becomes a metaphor for the need for love, intimacy, and connection in life.


"Summer Wine" was originally written and recorded by Lee Hazlewood and Nancy Sinatra in 1967. It was later covered by many artists, including Lana Del Rey and Barry James O'Neill in 2014. The song was popularized by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood, who sang it in English, French, and German. The song has since become a classic and is a popular karaoke track.


Line by Line Meaning

Strawberries cherries and an angel's kiss in spring
The sweetness of strawberries and cherries, combined with the purity of an angel's kiss during the spring season, create the foundation for my delicious and intoxicating summer wine.


My summer wine is really made from all these things
The essence of strawberries, cherries, and an angel's kiss in spring are actually the key flavors that make up my one-of-a-kind summer wine.


Take off your silver spurs and help me pass the time
Let's take a break from the hustle and bustle of life and spend some quality time together. You can unwind by taking off your silver spurs and keep me company.


And I will give to you summer wine
In return for your company, I will share my special, self-made summer wine with you.


I walked in town on silver spurs that jingled to
I strolled through town with my fancy silver spurs that had a distinct sound as they jingled with each step.


A song that I had only sang to just a few
While I was walking, I sang a song that I had only ever shared with a select few individuals in my life.


She saw my silver spurs and said let's pass some time
You caught her eye with your shiny silver spurs, and she invited you to spend some time with her.


My eyes grew heavy and my lips they could not speak
The effects of the summer wine started to take hold of me, and I became quite drowsy and could no longer speak properly.


I tried to get up but I couldn't find my feet
I struggled to get up and stand on my feet due to the overwhelming effects of the summer wine.


She reassured me with an unfamiliar line
She comforted me with words that I had never heard before, but they were soothing in my inebriated state.


And then she gave to me more summer wine
After comforting me, she poured me another glass of her delicious summer wine.


When I woke up the sun was shining in my eyes
When I finally woke up from my drunken stupor, I was greeted by the bright sunlight shining in my eyes.


My silver spurs were gone my head felt twice its size
I realized that my silver spurs were missing, and my head was pounding and feeling much larger than usual due to the intensity of the previous night's festivities.


She took my silver spurs a dollar and a dime
She must have taken my silver spurs as well as a small amount of money from me during my drunken slumber.


And left me cravin' for more summer wine
Despite the previous night's debauchery, I couldn't help but crave another glass of her addictive summer wine.


Ohh-oh summer wine
Ah, the irresistible allure of summer wine.




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Comments from YouTube:

@MariaLJU

OMG LANAS VOICE IS BEYOND PERFECT FOR THIS CLASSIC MASTER PIECE LANA WE LOVE YOU :)

@lazaroneto3715

É perfeição demais pra uma música só.

@VictorSantos-vc3es

Queria só voltar no tempo, pra poder ouvir esse hino como se fosse a primeira vez <3

@pamelakimberly1522

eu sou apaixonada nessa musica 💖

@simonkelly9013

Nothing can beat the duo of Lee and Nancy but Lana and James still pass with flying color!

@Lovevm4ever

amazing song... beautiful voice.... love you lana <3

@floraguadalupegarciacruz3320

Esta cancion me encantaa!! ♡

@melissaduarte3064

Love it!!

@kesharisuthar3268

Lana & Barrie James deserve full credit for this classic song. 👌👌👍👍

@lunity1111

You know it’s an old song right? I think they cover it nicely tho

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