SUMMER
Matt and the Jays Lyrics

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Burn
Oooh let it burn
Let it burn
Let it burn
(Cuz summer’s here)
Burn
Oooh let it burn
Let it burn

Let it burn
(Cuz summer’s here)
She’ll be burn
She’ll be fun
She’ll be cool
She’ll be a-a-a
Make me sweat
Make a threat
Be a teenager
She’ll be the girl
I always wanted to be
She’ll be sand under foot
And cicadas and
Dut dut dut
She’ll be peeling of skin
And yearning
Cool, calm collected
Never romance directed
Unless it’s true love
Unless it’s true love
Unless it’s true love
She’s a cool glass
When you’re burning up
Salt waves
Stinging and healing
Golden
In the auburn rays
Breezing
Loving not leaving
Unless it’s true love
Unless it’s true love
Unless it’s true love
So Let it burn
Oooh let it burn
Let it burn
Let it burn
(Summer’s here)
So Let it burn
Oooh let it burn
Let it burn
Let it burn
(Summer’s here)
She’ll be burn
She’ll be fun
She’ll be cool
She’ll be a-a-a
Make me sweat
Make a threat
Be a teenager
She’ll be the girl
I always wanted to be
She’ll be sand under foot
And cicadas and
Dut dut dut
She’ll be peeling of skin
And yearning
Cool, calm collected
Never romance directed
Unless it’s true love
Unless it’s true love
Unless it’s true love
So Let it burn
Oooh let it burn
Let it burn
Let it burn
(Summer’s here)
So Let it burn
Oooh let it burn
Let it burn
Let it burn
(Summer’s here)
Camping all night out on the beach
With not so much as an groundsheet
Making memories with friends
Piano lessons
Learn to code if you want to
I’ll watch the football if it's you
Though I’d prefer American...
Friday night lights gets me high high high high
She’s a cool glass
Burning up
Salt waves
Stinging and healing
Golden
In the auburn rays
Burn
Oooh let it burn
Let it burn
Let it burn
(Summer’s here)
So Let it burn
Oooh let it burn
Let it burn

Let it burn
(Summer’s here)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Matt and the Jays's song, "Summer," celebrates the season of summer through vivid imagery and its accompanying sensations. The song speaks to the essence of summer, with a chorus that repeats, “Burn, ooh let it burn, let it burn, let it burn, summer’s here.” The song goes on to describe the unique experiences of summer, such as sand underfoot, the sound of cicadas, the peeling of skin, and the feeling of yearning.

The song also captures the essence of being a teenager during the summer, with lines like, “Make me sweat, make a threat, be a teenager," and "She’ll be the girl I always wanted to be." The lyrics speak of the freedom and carefree nature that comes with summer, camping trips, football games, and making memories with friends. The song invokes a feeling of joy and nostalgia, taking the listener back to their own summer experiences.

Line by Line Meaning

Burn
The arrival of summer is symbolized through burning

Oooh let it burn
The excitement of summer is expressed with burn metaphorically.

Let it burn
The coming of summer is welcomed by expressing excitement through the metaphorical meaning of burn.

Cuz summer’s here
Summer is here and it's time to celebrate.

She’ll be burn
Summer itself is thought of as a female figure who can burn as the sun is hot.

She’ll be fun
Summer is going to be a fun time

She’ll be cool
Summer is going to be cool, refreshing and comfortable

She’ll be a-a-a
Summer is going to be outstanding and beyond everyone's expectation

Make me sweat
Hot weather will lead to sweat and discomfort.

Make a threat
Challenging oneself and taking a risk is popular during summer activities.

Be a teenager
Acting young and carefree; reliving golden days of youth

She’ll be the girl I always wanted to be
Summer represents the perfect, carefree moments the artist is striving to experience

She’ll be sand under foot And cicadas and Dut dut dut
Summer brings the sounds of nature, including sand underfoot and the sounds of cicadas.

She’ll be peeling of skin And yearning
The harsh and extreme weather condition of summer can cause sunburn and yearning for a cooler weather.

Cool, calm collected Never romance directed
The singer thinks summer is better enjoyed as you relax without the pressure of commitment.

Unless it’s true love
True love is the only scenario summer romance is worth investing in.

She’s a cool glass When you’re burning up Salt waves Stinging and healing Golden In the auburn rays
Summer provides soothing relief for those going through tough times with cool glass and refreshing sea.

Breezing Loving not leaving Unless it’s true love Unless it’s true love Unless it’s true love
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy a love story without commitment unless it is true love.

Camping all night out on the beach With not so much as an groundsheet Making memories with friends
Summer evenings spent camping on the beach without any tent is part of the memories created with friends.

Piano lessons Learn to code if you want to I’ll watch the football if it's you Though I’d prefer American...
Summer is the time to discover new things such as learning how to play the piano, coding or watching football while opening up to other cultures.

Friday night lights gets me high high high high
Friday night lights signify a rush of adrenaline and memories that last forever

Burn Oooh let it burn Let it burn Let it burn (Summer’s here) So Let it burn Oooh let it burn Let it burn Let it burn (Summer’s here)
The excitement of summer is expressed through burn metaphorically.

Lyrics © DistroKid, Sentric Music
Written by: Jay Moussa-Mann

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