Gold In The Summertime
Matt Nathanson Lyrics

Summertime, summertime, summertime
The singer is expressing his excitement for the summer season and the happiness it brings him.

I gotta get that feeling
The singer wants to experience the same feeling of happiness that he associates with summertime.

It's too hot to sleep
The heat of the summer is making it difficult for the singer to sleep comfortably.

Laughing in the heat
Despite the heat, the singer is able to find joy and laughter in the moment.

We lay together
The singer is spending intimate time with someone else, and they are both enjoying the summer atmosphere.

And watch the sky turn on
The pair is observing the beauty of the sky as the sun sets and the stars come out.

Sirens come in waves
The sound of emergency sirens can be heard periodically in the neighborhood.

Up the fire escape
The sirens appear to be coming from a building nearby, and the singer indicates that they are going up the fire escape.

Every shadow disappearing
As the night progresses, the darkness makes it difficult to see people or objects clearly.

Into dawn
The sun is rising and the night is coming to an end, ushering in the dawn of a new day.

Oh let's keep this going
The singer wants to continue enjoying the moment and the company of the person he is with.

I wanna go all in
The singer is willing to be fully invested in the time he is spending with his companion and in the moment itself.

We'll never be lonely in the dark
The singer believes that the presence of his companion will always make him feel less alone, even in darker or difficult times.

Nobody loves you
The singer is indicating that no one else in the world loves the other person as much as he does.

The way that I do
The singer's love for the other person is intense and unmatched by anyone else in the world.

The way you shine through
The other person possesses a special quality that makes them stand out and shine above others.

Gold in the summertime
The other person represents a precious and valuable treasure, symbolized by the metaphor of gold in the summertime.

We could dodge the rain
The singer and his companion are making plans to get through potential difficulties, such as rain.

In some museum cafe
They plan to take refuge and enjoy each other's company in a museum cafe.

Or run together til the
Alternatively, they plan to run together until the storm clouds pass.

Storm clouds all get gone
In this line, the singer is looking forward to the storm clouds passing so they can continue enjoying the sunshine and summertime.

Wander through the streets
The singer wants to enjoy the summer by aimlessly wandering and exploring the city streets.

F train to the beach
The singer has specific plans to take the F train to the beach.

Be in love with being young
The singer is nostalgic for and wants to embrace the feeling of being young and carefree.

Dazzling and lost
The singer wants to experience life to the fullest, even if it means feeling a bit lost and uncertain about the future.

Roof top in soho
The pair are spending time together on a rooftop in the SoHo neighborhood.

Prince on the radio
The singer remembers a specific moment where they were listening to music by Prince on the radio.

The city streets glow
The singer is in awe of the beauty of the streets, which seem to glow in the summertime.

Let me disappear in your love, your love
The singer wants to lose himself in the love and affection of his companion.

Just to be so near to your love, real love
Being close to his companion's genuine love is what the singer desires most in order to feel fulfilled.