Summer Nights
Olivia Newton-John/John Travolta Lyrics


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Summer lovin' had me a blast
Summer lovin' happened so fast
I met a girl crazy for me
Met a boy cute as can be
Summer days drifting away to uh oh the summer nights

Oh well, oh well, oh well-a, huh
Tell me more, tell me more
Did ya get very far
Tell me more, tell me more
Like does he have a car
Uh huh, uh huh, uh huh

She swam by me she got a cramp
He ran by me got my suit damp
I saved her life she nearly drowned
He showed off splashing around
Summer sun somethings begun but uh oh the summer nights

Oh well, oh well, oh well-a, huh
Tell me more, tell me more
Was it love at first sight?
Tell me more, tell me more
Did she put up a fight?
Dum do be do, do be do, do be, do be, do be dum
Do be do, do be do, do be, do be, do be dum

Took her bowling in the arcade
We went strolling drank lemonade
We made out under the dock
We stayed out 'til 10 o'clock
Summer fling don't mean a thing but uh oh the summer nights

Tell me more, tell me more
But you don't gotta brag
Tell me more, tell me more
'Cause he sounds like a drag
Shooda bop bop, shooda bop bop, shooda bop bop, shooda bop bop
Shooda bop bop, shooda bop bop, shooda bop bop, yeah

He got friendly holding my hand
Well, she got friendly down in the sand
He was sweet just turned eighteen
Well she was good you know what I mean
Summer heat boy and girl meet but uh oh the summer nights

Tell me more, tell me more
How much dough did he spend?
Tell me more, tell me more
Could she get me a friend?

It turned colder that's where it ends
So I told her we'd still be friends
Then we made our true love vow
Wonder what she's doing now





Summer dreams ripped at the seams but oh those summer nights

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Olivia Newton-John’s song, Summer Nights, depicts a story of summer love between a boy and a girl. The song opens with the lines “Summer lovin' had me a blast, summer lovin' happened so fast” which highlights the fast-paced nature of a summer romance. The lyrics then explain how the boy and girl met and quickly fell for each other. The chorus consists of a conversation between friends asking about the details of their summer romance and the questions “Tell me more, tell me more” are constantly repeated. The lyrics go on to describe the different activities the couple engaged in, from swimming to bowling and making out under the dock.


The lyrics then reveal that the summer romance has come to an end as the line “It turned colder that’s where it ends” implies that the couple has broken up. However, they made a vow to remain friends. The last line of the song “Summer dreams ripped at the seams but oh those summer nights” creates a bittersweet ending to the song. It represents how a summer romance may not last, but the memories of it will stay with us forever.


Line by Line Meaning

Summer lovin' had me a blast
The joy and excitement of my summer romance brought immense happiness to my life.


Summer lovin' happened so fast
My summer romance occurred in such a short period of time, but it made a significant impact on me.


I met a girl crazy for me
I encountered a girl who was immensely attracted to me.


Met a boy cute as can be
I met a boy who was extremely charming and attractive.


Summer days drifting away to uh oh the summer nights
As the beautiful summer days went by, I was slowly losing them to the unforgettable and beautiful summer nights.


Tell me more, tell me more Did ya get very far
I am inquisitive to know more about my love interest's experiences and how far they have gone in life until now.


Tell me more, tell me more Like does he have a car
I'm curious to know about my love interest's details such as whether he owns a car or not.


She swam by me she got a cramp He ran by me got my suit damp I saved her life she nearly drowned He showed off splashing around Summer sun somethings begun but uh oh the summer nights
While we were enjoying the warmth of the summer sun, we encountered unexpected events like my love interest almost drowning, and my partner playfully splashing water. These summer events initiated something beautiful that continued through the summer nights.


Was it love at first sight?
I want to know whether my love interest felt the same way towards me and if it was love at first sight for them too.


Did she put up a fight?
I want to know if my love interest played hard to get, or if it was easy to win them over when we first met.


Took her bowling in the arcade We went strolling drank lemonade We made out under the dock We stayed out 'til 10 o'clock Summer fling don't mean a thing but uh oh the summer nights
We indulged in fun activities like playing games, walking, drinking lemonade, and making out under the dock. These activities may not hold any significant meaning, but it was the summer nights that brought us together and made everything unforgettable.


Tell me more, tell me more 'Cause he sounds like a drag
I am interested in knowing more about my love interest and if he is interesting enough. I don't want someone who is boring or unexciting.


How much dough did he spend?
I'm curious to know how much my love interest spent during our time together. This could give some insight into their financial capabilities and priorities.


Could she get me a friend?
I'm interested in finding out if my love interest can introduce me to some new friends to spend the summer with.


He got friendly holding my hand Well, she got friendly down in the sand He was sweet just turned eighteen Well she was good, you know what I mean Summer heat boy and girl meet but uh oh the summer nights
Through the warmth of the summer rays, we both becamefriendlier as the days passed. We both had something in common, which led us to abide by each other's company, cherishing the beautiful summer nights.


It turned colder that's where it ends So I told her we'd still be friends Then we made our true love vow Wonder what she's doing now Summer dreams ripped at the seams but oh, those summer nights
Our beautiful summer romance came to an end when the weather turned colder. However, we both decided to remain friends and made a promise of true love. Even though our summer dreams broke apart, the memories of the beautiful summer nights still remain fresh in my mind.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Warren Casey, Jim Jacobs

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