Hot Summer Nights
Miami Sound Machine Lyrics


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In the time before the twilight
Settles on the world
Woah, you can feel the magic
Dreamin' of someone to hold tight

One more lonely girl
Woah, dances in the attic
Everywhere across the land
In front of their mirrors with combs in their hands

They prepare to make a stand
Lover to lover, woman to man (livin' for the)

Small town hot summer nights
Radio 'bout to blow
Top down under the lights
Feel the heat, wild and sweet
Hot summer nights

Ridin' solo in this front seat
Bursting at the seams, woah
Driven by desire
Hometown hero haunts the mainstream

Dreaming desperate dreams
Woah, where there's smoke there's fire
And some believe that love is won
And some of them go like they're under the gun
In between what's already done
And the promise they feel in the evening to come

Out for the small town hot summer nights
Radio 'bout to blow
Top down under the lights
Feel the heat, wild and sweet
Hot summer nights

In the end two hearts will meet
And maybe they'll find whatever they seek
If they can, they'll learn how to keep
The faith that they found in the sound of the beat
Out for those

Small town hot summer nights
Radio 'bout to blow
Top down under the lights
Feel the heat, wild and sweet
Livin' for the small town hot summer nights
Radio 'bout to blow




Top down under the lights
Feel the heat, wild and sweet

Overall Meaning

Miami Sound Machine's "Hot Summer Nights" is a song that is about the excitement and possibilities of summer love. The lyrics describe the feeling of being young and restless, with dreams of finding someone to hold tight and spend those hot summer nights with. The song paints a picture of young people all over the city dancing in their attics and bedrooms, getting ready to go out and make a stand for love. The lyrics suggest that love can be found in the most unexpected places, and that summer nights are the perfect time to take a chance and find that special someone.


The first verse of the song is about the anticipation of the night to come; when the twilight falls, anything can happen. The second verse describes a small town hero, driven by his desire and haunted by his dreams, hovering on the edge of success or failure. As the song progresses, the chorus repeats, and the lyrics convey the excitement, energy, and heat of the summer night. The bridge leads into a hopeful ending, where the two hearts meet and find what they are looking for - a love that they can keep and cherish. Overall, the song is a celebration of youth, love, and the power of the summer night.


Line by Line Meaning

In the time before the twilight
Before the sunset, when the sky is still bright


Settles on the world
When the darkness gradually takes over the world


Woah, you can feel the magic
A sense of enchantment that is in the air


Dreamin' of someone to hold tight
Longing for a special someone to be close to


One more lonely girl
Another girl who is feeling alone


Woah, dances in the attic
Dancing alone in the privacy of her own space


Everywhere across the land
All over the country, in different places and situations


In front of their mirrors with combs in their hands
Looking at themselves in the mirror, holding combs to style their hair


They prepare to make a stand
They are getting ready to face the world with confidence


Lover to lover, woman to man (livin' for the)
They are living for the moments of love and connection between people


Small town hot summer nights
Nights during the summer in a small town


Radio 'bout to blow
The radio is about to play really loudly


Top down under the lights
Driving with the roof off, under the bright lights


Feel the heat, wild and sweet
Experience the warm temperature, exciting and enjoyable


Ridin' solo in this front seat
Driving alone in the car, in the front seat


Bursting at the seams, woah
Full of enthusiasm and energy


Driven by desire
Motivated by passion


Hometown hero haunts the mainstream
Someone from the town who is very popular and famous


Dreamin' desperate dreams
Fervently wishing for something


Woah, where there's smoke there's fire
If there are clues or evidence of something, it's likely to be true


And some believe that love is won
Some people think that love can be achieved or won


And some of them go like they're under the gun
Some people act as if they are under a lot of pressure


In between what's already done
In the middle of what has already happened


And the promise they feel in the evening to come
Excitement for what will happen later in the night


Out for the small town hot summer nights
Going out to enjoy the summer nights in a small town


In the end two hearts will meet
Eventually, two people will fall in love with each other


And maybe they'll find whatever they seek
Perhaps they will discover what they have been looking for


If they can, they'll learn how to keep
If they are able to, they will learn how to maintain their relationship


The faith that they found in the sound of the beat
The trust and belief they have in the rhythm and energy of the music


Livin' for the small town hot summer nights
Looking forward to and enjoying the summer nights in a small town


Radio 'bout to blow
The music on the radio is about to get really loud


Top down under the lights
Driving with the roof off, surrounded by bright lights


Feel the heat, wild and sweet
Experience the passionate and enjoyable moments on a warm summer night




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROY FREELAND, MICHAEL JAY, ALAN ROY SCOTT

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