Summer
NoSo Lyrics

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All I know
Is my fingers fit so perfect
In between your ribs
Hold me like I should have a penis

Nobody knew me
Everybody knew you as the girl who
Sent photos to boys after school

So what a shame
What a shame

So long to the heat when she laughs to touch my thigh
Who cares to analyze
Fuck the ones who guilt because I′m not a boy
Touching my chest and flinching at breasts
Summer
Summer

Solely when
The liquor trickles in
Handsy as can be
Apologize next morning

You stared at me
A sausage party
Of salmon shorts
Surrounding you

So what a shame
What a shame

So long to the heat when she laughs to touch my thigh
Who cares to analyze
Fuck the ones who guilt because I'm not a boy
Touching my chest and flinching at breasts

Summer
Summer

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Summer" by NoSo depicts a coming-of-age story that dives into the complexities of teenage sexuality and desire. The song starts with the lead singer noting how well their fingers fit into the gaps between their lover's ribs. This seems to indicate that the two have an intimate and intense physical relationship. The line "Hold me like I should have a penis" is somewhat of a sarcastic statement, as it questions the societal norms that associate certain behaviors, such as holding someone tightly, with masculinity. The irony of this line highlights the confusion and frustration that young teenagers often face while trying to navigate their sexuality.

The song also references the societal double standards that exist in the way people view young girls and boys' sexual behaviors. The line "Everybody knew you as the girl who sent photos to boys after school" suggests that the singer's partner has a reputation for being sexually promiscuous, while the singer himself (presumably a boy) does not face the same level of scrutiny. The singer seems to sympathize with his partner and acknowledges the unfairness of the situation, as he repeats the refrain "So what a shame."

The chorus repeats "Summer" over and over, suggesting that the events of the song all happened during the summer. The summer represents the freedom and lack of responsibility that comes with youth. The song's themes of desire, repression, and societal pressures speak to a larger generational struggle for acceptance and understanding.

Line by Line Meaning

All I know
The singer is uncertain about everything except for the way their fingers feel when placed in a particular spot on the other person's body

Is my fingers fit so perfect
The singer's fingers seem to fit perfectly in between the other person's ribs

In between your ribs
The spot where the singer's fingers fit perfectly is between the other person's ribs

Hold me like I should have a penis
The singer wants to be held tightly as if they had a penis, implying a desire for equal treatment regardless of gender

Nobody knew me
The singer has no real identity or is not known by others

Everybody knew you as the girl who
The other person is known for something specific, which sets them apart from the singer

Sent photos to boys after school
The other person has a reputation for sending provocative photos to boys after school

So what a shame
The singer feels bad about something that has happened

So long to the heat when she laughs to touch my thigh
The time of summer and intimacy with the other person will soon be over

Who cares to analyze
It is irrelevant to analyze or scrutinize the singer's actions and choices

Fuck the ones who guilt because I′m not a boy
The singer is fed up with those who criticize or guilt them for not conforming to gender roles

Touching my chest and flinching at breasts
The other person touches the singer's chest but seems uncomfortable with touching their breasts because of gender-related expectations

Summer
The word 'Summer' is repeated to signify the main topic and overall mood of the song

Solely when
The following actions only happen under certain circumstances

The liquor trickles in
The presence of alcohol leads to more physical intimacy

Handsy as can be
Both the singer and the other person are more comfortable with touching and being touched

Apologize next morning
The singer and the other person engage in behaviors that may be regretted in the morning

You stared at me
The other person is attracted to the singer and seems to be fixated on them

A sausage party
The surrounding group of people is predominantly male

Of salmon shorts
The males in the group are characterized by their clothing - salmon shorts

Surrounding you
The other person is surrounded by males, which creates a sense of being trapped or overwhelmed

Writer(s): Abigail Eunsur Hwong

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Lyrics:
All I know
my fingers fit so perfect
in between your ribs
hold me like I should have a penis

Nobody knew me
everybody knew you as the girl who
sent photos to boys after school
What a shame

So long to the heat when she laughs to touch my thigh
Who cares to analyze
Fuck the ones who guilt be 'cause I'm not a boy
Feeling my chest and flinching at breasts
Summer

Solely when
the liquor trickles in
Handsy as can be
Apologize next morning

You stared at me
A sausage party of salmon shorts surrounding you
What a shame

So long to the heat when she laughs to touch my thigh
Who cares to analyze
Fuck the ones who guilt be 'cause I'm not a boy
Feeling my chest and flinching at breasts
Summer