Here Comes The Summer
Moke Lyrics

It's a sound in the night
The song begins describing a sound in the night that wakes your fear, creating a sense of unease for the audience.

That awakes your fear
The sound mentioned in the previous line specifically targets the audience's fear to create a sense of anxiety and concern.

They must be closed
The audience is instructed to close up, possibly their homes or businesses to protect themselves.

And sure they are near
The source of the sound that caused fear is nearby, creating a sense of urgency to act quickly to protect oneself.

On the wand of the breeze
The breeze carries the sound, possibly indicating that it's the wind itself that creates fear in people during this time of year.

Who could smell their fire
The fire smells of a group that's approaching, possibly indicating their intentions were known before their arrival.

They sing your death
The group with the fire is not friendly and are singing about the deaths of people nearby.

They watch the flames get higher
The fire is burning stronger as the group with a sinister intention draws closer and closer.

Down back streets you've never been
The group referenced in the previous few lines is located in back streets that are unknown to the listener. This adds to the tension because people are being surrounded by the unfamiliar and the unknown.

People and places you've never seen
The back streets are filled with people and places that you wouldn't normally encounter, adding to the unease created by the song.

Still they lie only yards away
Despite being somewhere unfamiliar, the group in question is only a few yards away, dangerously close to those who are listening.

They are so close you can hear them say
The group is close enough to make out what they're saying, possibly meaning they're saying something threatening.

No surrender we will not be moved
The group is claiming they will not surrender to anyone and they won't be intimidated enough to move.

We were born red, white and blue
The group heavily identifies with being red, white and blue, indicating that they have a strong nationalistic view that could possibly target those who are different.

No Pope here watch the Veniens run
The group may have an issue with those who are potentially Catholic, suggesting that they'll make people run if they're found nearby.

Down the barrel of a loaded gun, feel the fear
The group is armed with loaded guns, making people feel even more uneasy and fearful of being in the same vicinity.

Well, here they come
The group that has been described as heading closer and closer is almost at the listener's doorstep, increasing the listener's sense of panic.

Here comes the summer
This line appears to be a sarcastic reference to the group's arrival, suggesting a menacing presence instead of the normal, carefree nature of summer.

Shots ring out cross the twilight sky
Just as the group arrives, the sound of gunfire can be heard, adding to the overall feeling of danger.

Before night falls hear the mothers cry
Mothers begin crying as the group is closing in, suggesting that people are either getting hurt or are afraid of getting hurt.

In their arms just flesh and blood
The arms mentioned here could be holding children or other loved ones, emphasizing the human cost of the group's dangerous presence.

We stood accused, now we've been judged
The listener is somehow implicated as being involved with the group's presence, but the threat only comes to fruition now as they're being judged for something.

Of a crime, of a crime for which we must pay
The group is trying to exact some punishment on people, potentially for something trivial or something the listener is unaware of altogether.

Every year, every single day, stand aside don't be afraid
The message here is that people are being threatened regularly, are intimidated and should just stand down and accept their fate.

Here come the boys from the Obergate, feel the fear
The same group is approaching from a different location, reinforcing the earlier sense of panic, potentially leaving the listener with a feeling of dread that it could happen all over again.

Yeah, here they come
A repetition of the earlier verse, providing further emphasis on the threat.

Is it worth the hill? This lie you sell
The singer is beginning to question the threat's reasoning and suggests it could be a lie they're promoting.

Hand it down through each generation
The idea that the punishment and intimidation inflicted by the group is being passed down through each generation adds to the sense of the neverending threat to people's safety.

Don't think about the implication
The group is aware of the implications of their actions, but the singer is suggesting they don't even bother considering them.

Animal, animal, animal
The group is being likened to animals, with an emphasis on their dangerous and ruthless nature.

Here comes the summer
Another sarcastic reference that suggests a menacing presence instead of the normal, carefree nature of summer.

Yeah, here comes the summer
A repetition of the earlier verse that reinforces the sense of dread for the audience.

Yeah, here they come
A final statement on the group's imminent arrival, emphasizing the end of the song's narrative.