Summer Wine
Nancy Sinatra & Roland Kaiser 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 sang to just a few
She saw my silver spurs and said lets pass some time
And I will give to you summer wine
Ohh-oh-oh summer wine
Strawberries cherries and an angel's kiss in spring
Take off your silver spurs and help me pass the time
And I will give to you summer wine
Ohhh-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 an unfamiliar line
And then she gave to me more summer wine
Ohh-oh-oh summer wine
Strawberries cherries and an angel's kiss in 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
Mmm-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 cravin' for more summer wine
Ohh-oh-oh summer wine
Strawberries cherries and an angel's kiss in 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
Mmm-mm summer wine
The song "Summer Wine" by Nancy Sinatra and Roland Kaiser tells the story of a man who meets a woman in town, and they spend their time sipping on summer wine. The lyrics begin by painting a vivid imagery of strawberries, cherries, and an angel's kiss in spring, which are all ingredients used to create the summer wine. The singer recounts his walk in town, adorned with his silver spurs, while humming a tune that he only sang to a few. The woman he meets is taken by his silver spurs and invites him to spend some time with her while sipping on summer wine.
As the story progresses, the singer loses his senses after drinking too much wine, and the woman reassures him with kind words. When he wakes up the next morning, his silver spurs are gone, and he feels disoriented, leading to a desperate craving for more summer wine. The lyrics capture the themes of longing and addiction, often related to summer days and nights. Through the use of rich imagery and metaphorical language, "Summer Wine" creates a perfect depiction of the carefree days of summer and the fleeting nature of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Strawberries cherries and an angel's kiss in spring
The ingredients of my summer wine are the sweet tastes of spring and the heavenly touch of an angel
My summer wine is really made from all these things
These experiences come together to create the essence of my summer wine
I walked in town on silver spurs that jingled to, A song that I had only sang to just a few
I strutted confidently into town wearing my spurs, singing a personal tune only known to a select few
She saw my silver spurs and said lets pass some time, And I will give to you summer wine
She was captivated by my spurs and proposed we spend time together, offering me a taste of her summer wine
Ohh-oh-oh summer wine
The irresistible flavor of her summer wine consumed me
Take off your silver spurs and help me pass the time, And I will give to you summer wine
She suggested I relax and stay awhile, promising to share her delicious summer wine with me
My eyes grew heavy and my lips they could not speak, I tried to get up but I couldn't find my feet
The wine took hold of me and I could barely keep my eyes open, let alone stand up
She reassured me with an unfamiliar line, And then she gave to me more summer wine
She comforted me with a phrase I'd never heard before, and then offered me another glass of her tempting summer wine
When I woke up the sun was shining in my eyes, My silver spurs were gone my head felt twice its size
I awoke to a bright sun and discovered my spurs were missing, and a pounding headache had taken over
She took my silver spurs a dollar and a dime, And left me cravin' for more summer wine
She took my spurs and a small amount of money, leaving me with a strong desire for more of her delicious summer wine
Mmm-mm summer wine
The taste of summer wine lingers on my lips and in my memory
Contributed by Alexis L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mikegooch8525
Lee Hazlewood is so underrated. Great voice and writer.
@barbarabain4303
'strawberrys cherrys and an angels kiss in spring'......he could write !!!!
@robertmiller1655
I think so was Ed Sullivan. TV at its best.
@jedwing
Thank you. Sugar Town, Some Velvet Morning. Nuff said.
@seppokangas1488
Hazelwood was also a great producer. Duane Eddy, Sanford Clark, etc.
@carmencaamano9434
Writer sure!! Voice i doubt!
@mmka5434
Nancy's intro is beyond fantastic. Lee's voice is so cool. This song is way more tranquilizing than the summer wine itself. A song that I never get tired of listening to.
@ingeotto6532
Gefällt mir auch sehr gut auch die anderen sänger die es gesungen haben
@brucepappas6298
Nancy is without a doubt one of the most beautiful woman from the 60's. Totally flawless and a complete knockout.
@criticalhard
Grace slick and Michelle Phillips too.