Summer Nights
Night And Day  Lyrics


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There was a time not too far gone
When I was changed by just a song
On the radio and in my car
The pounding of an electric guitar

Then the time came to make our stand
We started up a four-piece band
And the heat felt like spotlights
In the heart of a hot summer night

Ooh hot summer nights
Ooh hot summer nights

Return with me to when times were best
We were friends that could pass any test
Shared our hopes, our dreams, our goals
And the fundamental rolls

As we sang in the dark rooms
Happy just to play our tunes
It felt good when we got it right
It felt good on a hot summer night

Ooh hot summer nights
Ooh hot summer nights

So it lives and it always will
The songs we sung are in us still
Ringing out with all of their might
In the heat of a hot summer night





Ooh hot summer nights
Ooh hot summer nights

Overall Meaning

The song "Summer Nights" by Night And Day reminisces about a time when the singer was moved and changed by a song on the radio that was accompanied by the pounding of an electric guitar. This inspired the singer to start a four-piece band and make their stand with spotlights shining down on them. The lyrics evoke memories of days gone by, when the focus was on shared experiences, hopes, dreams, and goals. The band members sang together in dark rooms and played their tunes, finding joy in getting the timing and the sound just right. The song suggests that the memories of hot summer nights and the songs that they created are always with them and will continue to live on.


Line by Line Meaning

There was a time not too far gone
Reflecting on a past moment that was not long ago


When I was changed by just a song
A single song had the power to transform me


On the radio and in my car
The song played everywhere, from my car to the radio


The pounding of an electric guitar
The electric guitar was the driving force of the song's power


Then the time came to make our stand
There was a moment when we had to take action and make our mark


We started up a four-piece band
We formed a band with four members


And the heat felt like spotlights
The intensity of the heat made it feel like we were under a spotlight


In the heart of a hot summer night
All of this happened in the middle of a hot summer night


Return with me to when times were best
Let's reminisce on the good times


We were friends that could pass any test
As friends, we were able to overcome any challenge


Shared our hopes, our dreams, our goals
We openly communicated our aspirations and intentions with one another


And the fundamental rolls
We played our individual roles in the band, contributing to something bigger


As we sang in the dark rooms
We performed in dimly lit spaces


Happy just to play our tunes
We found happiness in simply playing our own music


It felt good when we got it right
It was satisfying when we played flawlessly


It felt good on a hot summer night
The feeling of success was amplified by the heat of the summer night


So it lives and it always will
The memory lives on forever


The songs we sung are in us still
The songs we played are still with us


Ringing out with all of their might
The songs are still powerful, resonating with us deeply


In the heat of a hot summer night
Even in the present day, the songs are associated with the heat of summer nights




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WALTER LINDSAY EGAN

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Celebrities Then And Now

It's the summer of 1982 on Long Island. JJ is working for his dad, when he falls for Debbie. Frankie reconnects with a long lost love. But as temperatures cool, so do their relationships, leaving the young men to accept summer is ending.

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How long ago did they film this that Anthony Ramos had long hair?

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What is this, the movie extension of Edward Burns’ TV show for Epix? I forget the name of it.

Johnny Ranger

Wow.. the souvenirs of having a life without cellphones.. feels good!

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Love it!!!💘💘💘💘💘
I grew up in Atlantic Beach NY 67-86!!!!!!

Susie Williams

I usually enjoy Edward Burns' moviemaking.....

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I edit myself into movies and TV shows with green screen and was thinking about editing myself into this movie!!! Any movie suggestions would be great!!

Shivang Juneja

Movie was amazing shish feel like I should have been born in the 80's on a beach community. City Life sucks

Y L

someone needs to help edward burns make the script more believable. just one example: near the opening a guy sees a girl he hasn't seen in a long time, clarifies that she got married but just leaves without any further interest. i know it's about shallow teenagers, but still...

MrGabeanator

looks good

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