Early years
Born in Sicily, Nocera was raised in Parma,Emilia-Romagna, in central Italy, before emigrating to the United States when she was 18 years old.[1]
Nocera signed with independent Sleeping Bag Records in 1986, and released the single, "Summertime, Summertime" that same year. The single, produced by Floyd Fisher, and remixed by Kurtis Mantronik, was included in Nocera's 1987 debut album, Over The Rainbow, and reached #2 on Billboard's Hot Dance/Club Play chart in 1986.[2] The album also featured "Let's Go," a track remixed by Little Louie Vega, which reached #8 on the Hot Dance/Club Play chart in 1987.[2]
Following the release, tour, and promotion of Over the Rainbow, Nocera began work on a second album, but the album was not completed or released due to the closure of Sleeping Bag Records in 1991.[1]
Following the demise of Sleeping Bag Records, Nocera sang background vocals for freestyle acts Sa-Fire, India, and Information Society in the early to mid 1990s.[1] She also toured both nationally and internationally with Information Society, providing background vocals and keyboard play.
In 2000, Nocera formed the trip hop group Voice of the Satellites with guitarist Gregg Fine and keyboardist John Roggie.[1] The band's sound has been described as "a loose, trippy blend of hip hop, acid jazz, and points in-between and elsewhere."[3] The band has released a couple of EP's, but has yet to be signed to a major label.[1]
Nocera is also currently a club DJ based in New York City, and toured the United States with the Freestyle Explosion concert series in 2006, where she favorably reprised her mid-1980s hits from Over the Rainbow.[4]
SummertimeSummertime
Nocera Lyrics
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Take me
Take me to the water
Summertime, Summertime
Maybe, we can fall in love
In Summertime, Summertime
I listen to the rain outside
I really want you
To come and take me far away
I want to say
[Chorus]
I'm here lying on the sand
You look down to me and take my hand
I can't believe it's true
But you got me after thee
Until you say
[Chorus: x 4]
The lyrics to Nocera's song Summertime Summertime describe a desire to escape the current situation and to be taken to a place where falling in love is possible. The singer longs to be taken away and finds solace in the idea of summertime, where love can blossom under the sun. The song creates a sense of escapism and a longing for a new beginning.
The chorus invites the listener to be taken to the water and experience the beauty of summertime, where anything is possible. The song's lyrics create an image of the perfect summer romance, where two people can fall in love and experience the happiness that comes with it. The verses further emphasize this longing, as the singer listens to the rain outside and asks to be taken far away.
The lyrics of Summertime Summertime embody the universal desire for a change of scenery, adventure and romance. The evocative lyrics and catchy melody create a sense of nostalgia and yearning for the endless possibilities of summertime.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me
I want you to take me with you
Take me to the water
I want you to take me to a place where we can be close to water
Summertime, Summertime
It's summertime and we can enjoy it together
Maybe, we can fall in love
There's a chance that we might develop romantic feelings for each other
In Summertime, Summertime
We can experience this together during the summer season
I listen to the rain outside
I'm currently inside and can hear the rain falling outside
Please come and take me for a ride
I want you to take me out for a drive or other romantic excursion
I really want you
I desire you strongly
To come and take me far away
I want to go somewhere far from here with you
I want to say
There's something I need to express
I'm here lying on the sand
I am currently lying on a beach
You look down to me and take my hand
You approach me and hold my hand
I can't believe it's true
I'm amazed that this is really happening
But you got me after thee
You have captured my heart and attention
Until you say
I will continue to be yours until you tell me otherwise
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@francineisernia5988
Lovin it! 54 years old and feel like I’m 18 again ❤
@rogerdatruntings
I'm almost 58 k
now exactly how you feel
@calvinwhitlock8630
l'm Calvin this song was what was happening in the 1980's one of the best errors l think because those were the fun good days
@MenAskMia
I’m 23 and my parents told me all about listening to this in NYC in the 80’s ... I now dance to it all the time and think of them. Love u guys so much.
@waterwave202
Can we dance together someday?
@davidvelazquez7969
X favor gracias
@AlphaMachina
The 80's club scene was amazing. Nothing can touch it.
@Ken-iu2zp
The clubs in NYC was everything!!!
@akiranova8641
Yes yes. Such a good song!! NYC , Manhattan here
@MrSoulking77
Nocera is from Parma, Italy. Her producer, Floyd Fisher, is from New York. Mantronix mixed the record. Nocera & Fisher wrote the song, 1987. Nocera still performs the song!