Summer Wine
Nancy Boyd & Demis Roussos Lyrics
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My summer wine is really made from all these things
I walked in town on silver spurs that jingled to
A song that I had only sing to just a few
She saw my silver spurs and said let's pass some time
And I will give to you...summer wine
Oh..oh..oh...summer wine
Strawberries, cherries and an angel kissing spring
My summer wine is really made from all these things
Take off your silver spurs and help me pass the time
And I will give to you...summer wine
Oh...summer wine
My eyes grew heavy and my lips they could not speak
I tried to get up but I couldn't find my feet
She reassured me with the unfamiliar line
And then she gave to me...more summer wine
Woh..woh..oh...summer wine
Strawberries, cherries and an angel kissing spring
My summer wine is really made from all these things
Take off your silver spurs and help me pass the time
And I will give to you...summer wine
Mm...summer wine
When I woke up, the sun was shining in my eyes
My silver spurs were gone, my head felt twice its size
She took my silver spurs, a dollar and a dime
And left me craving for...more summer wine
Oh..oh..summer wine
Strawberries, cherries and an angel kissing spring
My summer wine is really made from all these things
Take off those silver spurs, help me pass the time
And I will give to you my summer wine
Oh...oh...summer wine
The lyrics of Nancy Boyd & Demis Roussos's song "Summer Wine" narrate a romantic escapade between two lovers in the summertime, depicted through the metaphors of strawberries, cherries, and angel kisses. The singer describes walking through town and catching the attention of a woman who invites him to have some "summer wine." As they indulge in the drink, the singer becomes intoxicated, and the woman takes his silver spurs, a dollar, and a dime before leaving him craving for more summer wine.
The song heavily relies on symbolism to depict the summer season's essence, suffused with love and romance. Strawberries and cherries are typically sweet fruits associated with summer and represent the pleasures of love, while an "angel kissing spring" is a representation of rebirth, renewal, and love's enchantment. The metaphor of silver spurs, on the other hand, recalls the wild west, where spurs were worn by cowboys, and thus alludes to themes of sexual desire, danger, and liberation.
Overall, the song's lyrics paint a seductive and intoxicating picture of the summertime, where love and passion intertwine with the natural surroundings, and the theme of indulgence is pervasive throughout.
Line by Line Meaning
Strawberries, cherries and an angel kissing spring
My summer wine represents the pleasures of life, the tenderness of love, and the freshness of new beginnings.
My summer wine is really made from all these things
My summer wine embodies everything that is beautiful and delightful about life and love.
I walked in town on silver spurs that jingled to
A song that I had only sing to just a few
She saw my silver spurs and said let's pass some time
And I will give to you...summer wine
Oh..oh..oh...summer wine
I strutted into town with confidence, singing a song reserved for a chosen few. A charming lady was captivated by my shiny silver spurs and asked me to spend some time with her to enjoy the pleasures of life and love. It was a moment of pure magic - the essence of summer wine.
Take off your silver spurs and help me pass the time
And I will give to you...summer wine
Oh...summer wine
Let's forget about everything else and just indulge ourselves in the present moment, in each other's company, and in the beauty of life and love. And in return, I will share with you the gift of summer wine.
My eyes grew heavy and my lips they could not speak
I tried to get up but I couldn't find my feet
She reassured me with the unfamiliar line
And then she gave to me...more summer wine
Woh..woh..oh...summer wine
I was overwhelmed by the intensity of my emotions and the unforgettable taste of summer wine. I couldn't speak or move, but the lady soothed me with kind words and gave me more of the delicious elixir.
When I woke up, the sun was shining in my eyes
My silver spurs were gone, my head felt twice its size
She took my silver spurs, a dollar and a dime
And left me craving for...more summer wine
Oh..oh..summer wine
When I opened my eyes, reality hit me hard. The lady had disappeared, along with my precious silver spurs and some money. But what I missed the most was the alluring taste of summer wine. I craved for more and knew I had been intoxicated by its magic.
Take off those silver spurs, help me pass the time
And I will give to you my summer wine
Oh...oh...summer wine
Let's enjoy the moment, forget about everything else, and create a beautiful memory together. In return, I promise to give you my very best - the gift of summer wine.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lee Hazlewood
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@margosipman2799
Prachtig nummer van Demis en Nancy! Kan me nog herinneren dat we van een dun sjaaltje zo,n strik achter op ons hoofd spelde en met schoudervullingen liepen! Nostalgie met mooie muziek!💯💯💯💯💫✨🌟☀️🕊️🇳🇱
@geovaniamendonca
Demis Roussos is always outstanding, no matter if he sings alone or in a duet.❤❤❤❤❤❤
@izabellabelina5390
Demis- jeden, jedyny, niepowtarzalny.
@dorisehmel722
Zwei wunderschöne Stimmen, die man sich ständig anhören kann einfach Klasse 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿eine Stimme ist leider nicht mehr zu hören R.I.P Demis Roussos ✝️ LG von Doris 🥰 😘 💋 💖 💟 🤗 ✝️☮
@mitsos361
Ντέμης Ρούσσος,ένας πολίτης του Κόσμου.Υπεροχα τραγούδια .Καταπληκτικές μουσικές .Demis Roussos a citizen of the world....always wonderful...
@stephentaege6255
I didn't know DEMIS ROUSSOS did a version of this what a beautiful magnificent voice and human being RIP DEMIS,🕯️🙏✌️ cheers Stephen 🍀🍀 ✌️✌️
@beast_bikini
wowh ist das schön.Habe es noch nie gehört bin so überascht wie schön sie zusammen singen
@henrykamoskala1778
Kocham ❤❤❤
@MrPablo11111
❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣
@alshamshhajee6209
Miss Demis Rousos. RIP. He was so popular in Africa.