Summertime
MAE Lyrics


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Summertime, summertime
brought me back to thinking you were mine all those times.
We laid it down and left it all behind, we were blind.

Oh, the summertime.
We could ride, we could ride.
Take my hand and watch the world go by.
Laugh or cry, well we need to try, get off the line, time to fly.
Oh, the summertime.

Go on ahead and let it fade away.
No looking back you know the past will stay.
It's you and me, we could get out of here.
Jump in and go and we could drive for years.
We could feel alive...

Here we are, here we are,
windows down we see a shooting star.
Stop the car.
Waiting for nothing but our beating hearts, going far.

Oh, the summertime.
So feel the air, feel the air,
take the map and point to anywhere.
I don't care. Fingers through your hair,
the sky I've seen is blue and green.
Oh, the summertime.





Driving away, leaving it all behind.
Driving away, just driving away.

Overall Meaning

The song Summertime by Mae is a nostalgic, reflective piece exploring the memories of a past summer love. The lyrics start by looking back to all the times that the person thought their lover was theirs, believing that time has changed everything. The song is evocative of a time in life when things were more carefree and the person is nostalgic about the times, although they acknowledge they were naive to believe that the moments would last.


The song suggests that the summertime was a time of freedom for the couple, where they could be spontaneous and explore the world around them. The lyrics suggest that they could ride wherever they wanted and be wherever they chose, feeling alive and free. The singer acknowledges that they need to take risks and get off the line, encouraging the other person that it's time to fly, keeping the summertime's energy alive.


The song's lyrics are emotional and powerful, conveying a sense of loss and longing, but also of hope and excitement about what's possible, especially when they encourage each other to leave it all behind and go wherever they want. The song is a beautiful ode to the summertime, but also to the fleeting nature of love, and how it's something that must be cherished.


Line by Line Meaning

Summertime, summertime
The arrival of summer evokes memories of a past relationship.


brought me back to thinking you were mine all those times.
The singer's thoughts go back to a time when they believed the person they were with was theirs.


We laid it down and left it all behind, we were blind.
Despite their love, they left the relationship without fully realizing what they were giving up.


Oh, the summertime.
The artist continues to reflect on the impact of summer on their memories.


We could ride, we could ride.
The artist is nostalgic for the times when they could freely drive and explore with their partner.


Take my hand and watch the world go by.
The singer desires to share the experience of seeing the world with someone they care about.


Laugh or cry, well we need to try,
The singer suggests they and their partner should attempt to experience every facet of life together.


get off the line, time to fly.
They should break free from what held them back and move towards a more adventurous life.


Go on ahead and let it fade away.
The artist advises their partner to let go of the past and accept reality.


No looking back you know the past will stay.
The past will always be present in their memories, but they must not let it define them.


It's you and me, we could get out of here.
The singer believes they and their partner are capable of going on an incredible journey and making the most of life.


Jump in and go and we could drive for years.
If they take the leap, they can go on an adventure that could last for years.


We could feel alive
By breaking free, they can experience a more fulfilling life.


Here we are, here we are,
The singer is excited and fulfilled by the present moment.


windows down we see a shooting star.
They are enjoying the beauty of the world around them.


Stop the car.
The artist is so enraptured by the moment that they want to stop everything else.


Waiting for nothing but our beating hearts, going far.
They are content to simply be there and enjoy the moment - off on a great adventure with people they care about.


So feel the air, feel the air,
The singer is telling their partner to take in the experience fully and enjoy every aspect.


take the map and point to anywhere.
They can go wherever they want and have limitless possibilities for adventure.


I don't care.
The artist only wants to be on this adventure with their loved one, regardless of where they end up.


Fingers through your hair, the sky I've seen is blue and green.
The artist is enjoying the moment with their partner and taking in the beauty of the world around them.


Driving away, leaving it all behind.
The artist is committed to their journey and moving on from their past.


Driving away, just driving away.
The singer is filled with excitement for their journey and is ready for whatever comes is ahead.




Lyrics © ACUM Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dorothy Heyward, Du Bose Heyward, George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin

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