Summer Nights
Olivia Newton-John feat. John Travolta Lyrics
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Summer loving happened so fast
I met a girl crazy for me
Met a boy cute as can be
Summer days drifting away
To-ah! Oh, the summer nights
Well-a, well-a, well-a, huh
Tell me more, tell me more
Did you get very far?
Tell me more, tell me more
Like does he have a car?
Uh huh (doo doo)
Uh huh (doo doo)
Uh huh (doo doo doo doo doo)
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, something's begun
But ah! Oh, the summer nights
Well-a, well-a, well-a, huh
Tell me more, tell me more
Was it love at first sight?
Tell me more, tell me more
Did she put a fight?
Dow, doobie do, doobie do
Doobie, doobie, doobie
Dow, doobie do, doobie do
Doobie, doobie, doobie, dow
Took her bowling in the Arcade
We went strolling, drank lemonade
We made out under the dock
We stayed up 'til ten o'clock
Summer fling, don't mean a thing
But ah! Oh, the summer nights
Whoa, whoa, whoa
Tell me more, tell me more
But you don't gotta brag
Tell me more, tell me more
'Cause he sounds like a drag
Shoo bop bop, shoo bop bop
Shoo bop bop, shoo bop bop
Shoo bop bop, shoo bop bop
Shoo 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 ah! Oh, the summer nights
Whoa, whoa, whoa
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!
(Tell me more, tell me more, more, more)
The lyrics of Olivia Newton-John feat. John Travolta's Summer Nights is a conversation between the two characters in the movie Grease, Sandy and Danny. The first verse talks about how they met and fell in love during the summer vacation. However, there's some playful teasing as they ask each other questions about how far they went with each other, including if they got very far and if Danny has a car.
The chorus talks about how the summer nights were filled with excitement and wonder, and how the beginning of a romance blossomed between the two. The second verse describes some of the experiences they had together during the summer vacation, such as swimming and going on dates. The playful teasing continues in the second chorus as they ask each other more questions and joke about how one of their experiences was better than the other.
The third verse talks about how they had a summer fling that didn't last but ended on good terms. The song ends with them wondering what each other is doing now, and reminiscing about their unforgettable summer nights.
Overall, the lyrics of Summer Nights are a fun and playful retelling of a summer romance with some teasing and nostalgia thrown in. It captures the excitement and carefree spirit of young love.
Line by Line Meaning
Summer loving had me a blast
The excitement caused by summer flings is very intense and enjoyable
Summer loving happened so fast
Summer flings can start very quickly and unexpectedly
I met a girl crazy for me
I met a girl who was very interested and attracted to me
Met a boy cute as can be
I met a boy who was very attractive and charming
Summer days drifting away
The long, lazy days of summer seem to pass by quickly
To-ah! Oh, the summer nights
The excitement and passion of summer nights are unforgettable
Tell me more, tell me more
Did you get very far?
I want to know if your summer fling was successful or if it fizzled out quickly
Tell me more, tell me more
Like does he have a car?
I want to know more about the boy you're spending time with, like if he has a car
She swam by me, she got a cramp
He ran by me, got my suit damp
We had playful interactions in the water, which brought us closer together
I saved her life, she nearly drowned
He showed off, splashing around
I had a heroic moment that impressed her, while he was more playful and carefree
Tell me more, tell me more
Was it love at first sight?
I want to know if your attraction to each other was immediate and intense
Tell me more, tell me more
Did she put up a fight?
I want to know if she was hesitant or resistant to your advances
Took her bowling in the Arcade
We went strolling, drank lemonade
We enjoyed classic summer activities like bowling and walking around while sipping on lemonade
We made out under the dock
We stayed up 'til ten o'clock
We had some intimate moments under the dock, and stayed up late into the night enjoying each other's company
Summer fling, don't mean a thing
But ah! Oh, the summer nights
Summer flings may not last, but the memories and experiences of those passion-filled summer nights are still very significant
Tell me more, tell me more
But you don't gotta brag
I want to know more about your experiences, but please don't boast or show off about them
Tell me more, tell me more
'Cause he sounds like a drag
I'm not particularly interested in hearing about the boy you're with, because he doesn't sound very appealing
He got friendly, holding my hand
Well, she got friendly down in the sand
We became more physically affectionate, holding hands and spending time together in intimate settings
Summer heat, boy and girl meet
But ah! Oh, the summer nights
Summer is a time when new relationships can form easily, with the heat and passion of the season making connections more intense
Tell me more, tell me more
How much dough did he spend?
I want to know how much money the boy you're with spent on your dates
Tell me more, tell me more
Could she get me a friend?
I'm interested in meeting someone new, and wondering if the girl you're with could introduce me to one of her friends
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
Our summer fling fizzled out as the weather cooled down, but we promised to stay friends and had a moment of declaring our love before parting ways. I'm curious about what she's up to now
Summer dreams ripped at the seams
But, oh
Those summer
Nights!
(Tell me more, tell me more, more, more)
Despite the fact that summer flings and relationships often don't last, those passionate summer nights are still memorable and important experiences that stick with us
Writer(s): Casey Warren, Jacobs Jim
Contributed by Peyton M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.