Summer
Mira & Adam Lyrics
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Brain is ticking thinking 'bout you, yeah, it's true
I've got this feeling stuck all up inside my head
Still feels like you're in the middle of my bed
Summer in my mind
I feel like I could live like this, yeah, my whole life
I'll try to find the words that make you feel the way I do
The sun shines so brightly
Take my thoughts away
Drinking, dancing in the middle of the room
We're getting fucked up and it isn't even noon yet
But I wouldn't have it any other way
Wish we could do this almost every single day
Summer in my mind
I feel like I could live like this, yeah, my whole life
I'll try to find the words that make you feel the way I do
The sun shines so brightly
And you are beside me
Take my thoughts away
It's sunny in my head and I hope that it never ends
But I know that can never be so I'll just stop, pretend
Fuck the rain and all the feelings that will come along
You bring the sun and make it feel right to feel wrong
Summer in my mind
I feel like I could live like this, yeah, my whole life
I'll try to find the words that make you feel the way that I do
The sun shines so brightly
And you are beside me
Take my thoughts away
Summer in my mind
Yeah, I said summer in my mind
Oh, summer in my mind
The iconic song "Summer of '69" by Bryan Adams is a nostalgic and sentimental reflection on the past. The song reflects on memories of Adams' youth, specifically the summer of 1969, when he was 10 years old. The opening line, "I got my first real six-string, bought it at the five-and-dime", introduces the theme of music and how important it was in that time of his life. The reference to the five-and-dime reveals a time when things were simpler and more affordable, and the idea of buying something as significant as a guitar from such a store evokes a sense of innocence and youthful exuberance.
Adams reminisces about his band, which was formed with some guys from school. They tried hard, but the band eventually broke up, with Jimmy quitting and Jody getting married. Looking back at his youth, Adams realizes that time passed too quickly and those days seemed to last forever. Nonetheless, he still cherishes those memories, acknowledging that those were the best days of his life.
The second half of the song takes a romantic turn, as Adams sings about meeting his love interest. Standing on her mama's porch, they shared a moment, and he recognized the opportunity to make a move. He reflects on his feelings at the time, saying that he knew it was now or never. He looks back on the past and remembers the excitement and thrill of being young and in love. The final line emphasizes the fleeting nature of life and how nothing can last forever.
Overall, "Summer of '69" captures the essence of youth, innocence, and nostalgia. It speaks to the idea that life is fleeting, and we must cherish the moments that define us.
Line by Line Meaning
I got my first real six-string
I acquired my first genuine guitar
Bought it at the five-and-dime
Purchased it from a local store at a low price
Played it 'til my fingers bled
Played it with such intensity that my fingers were injured
Was the summer of '69
This occurred in the year 1969, during summertime
Me and some guys from school
Myself and other male classmates
Had a band and we tried real hard
We formed a musical ensemble and put in a lot of effort
Jimmy quit, Jody got married
Jimmy stopped participating while Jody wedded
I should've known we'd never get far
I had a feeling that our band wouldn't be successful
Oh, when I look back now
In retrospect
That summer seemed to last forever
This particular summer felt endless
And if I had the choice
If I were given the option
Yeah, I'd always wanna be there
I would constantly want to be present in that moment
Those were the best days of my life
This was the finest period I experienced
Ain't no use in complainin'
It is futile to gripe
When you've got a job to do
When there is an obligation to perform
Spent my evenings down at the drive-in
I occupied my evenings watching movies at the drive-in theater
And that's when I met you, yeah
Coincidentally, we met during those evenings
Standin' on your mama's porch
We were positioned on your mother's porch
You told me that you'd wait forever
You declared that you would be patient indefinitely
Oh, and when you held my hand
At the moment you grasped my hand
I knew that it was now or never
I was aware that it was an occasion not to be missed
Those were the best days of my life
This was the peak of my existence
Man we were killin' time
We were attempting to pass the time with leisurely activities
We were young and restless
We were youthful with boundless energy
We needed to unwind
We craved relaxation
I guess nothin' can last forever, forever, no!
I believe that everything has a lifespan, hence it is temporal
And now the times are changin'
Presently, the era is undergoing a transformation
Look at everything that's come and gone
Take notice of everything that has been and passed
Sometimes when I play that old six-string
Occasionally, when I play my cherished guitar
I think about you, wonder what went wrong
I ponder about you and wonder where things took a negative turn
It was the summer of '69, oh, yeah
This period occurred during the summer of 1969
Me and my baby in '69, oh
My romantic partner and I, in 1969
It was the summer
It happened during the summer season
The summer, the summer of '69, yeah
This particular summer is what we refer to as '69
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Written by: Adam Buckley
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