SUMMER
Phineas Lyrics

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Sumer
Sumer is running through the sprinklers in your t-shirt,
Shoes and jeans
Rolling down a grassy hill, yeah,
That's what sumer means to me,
It's true
There's so much more to do
The days are longer

The nights are shorter
The sun is shining
It's noticeably warmer

It's sumer, every single moment is worth its weight in gold
Sumer, it's like the world's best story and it's waiting to be told
It's ice cream cones and cherry soda dripping down your chin
It's sumer, man, where do we begin?

Sumer is ponds and pools and garden hoses, tryin' to beat the heat
Sumer, bicycles and roller skates and even just bare feet
It's also
Surfing tidal waves, creating nanobots
Or locating Frankenstein's brain
Finding a dodo bird, painting a continent
Or driving our sister in sane
Oh, wait. Maybe we're going too fast.

Sumer, it's crickets and cicadas
And a glass of lemonade
Sumer, it's sitting with your brother in the backyard
Under the shade of a big tree
That's what it means to me

The days are longer
The nights are shorter
The sun is shining
It's noticeably warmer

It's sumer, every single moment is worth its weight in gold
Sumer, it's like the world's best story
And it's waiting to be told
It's ice cream cones and cherry soda dripping down your chin
It's sumer, man, where do we begin?
It's sumer, man, where do we begin?
It's sumer, man, where do we begin?

Sumer
Where do we begin?

Sumer
Where do we begin?

Overall Meaning

In Phineas's song "Summer," he paints a vivid picture of summer joy and all the activities that define the season. He starts by describing the simple pleasures of running through sprinklers while wearing t-shirts, shoes, and jeans and rolling down a grassy hill. He emphasizes that there's so much more to do during summer, and the days are longer while the nights are shorter. The sun is shining stronger and noticeably warmer, which heightens the sense of adventure that comes with the summertime.

Phineas goes on to list some of the quintessential summer activities that range from swimming in pools and ponds to goofing around with garden hoses to try and beat the heat. Furthermore, summer is a time to explore and learn new things. He jokingly mentions surfing tidal waves, painting a continent, locating Frankenstein's brain, and finding a dodo bird. He then moves on to the familiar experience of sitting with your brother under the shade of a big tree in the backyard, sipping lemonade, and listening to the sound of crickets and cicadas.

Overall, Phineas's song "Summer" captures the essence of the joy and wonder that comes with the summer season. It's a time to let loose, explore new things, and make lasting memories with friends and family.

Line by Line Meaning

Sumer is running through the sprinklers in your t-shirt,
Summer is about the simple things like running through the sprinklers wearing your t-shirt,

Shoes and jeans
It's not about being perfect, you can still have fun in summer wearing shoes and jeans,

Rolling down a grassy hill, yeah,
Summer is about enjoying the nature by rolling down the grassy hills,

That's what sumer means to me,
Phineas defines his own meaning of summer through his experiences,

It's true
Summer is a reality that everyone can experience,

There's so much more to do
Summer offers endless possibilities for fun activities,

The days are longer
In summer, the days are longer meaning more time to spend with friends and family,

The nights are shorter
The nights are shorter in summer meaning more daylight hours to do things,

The sun is shining
Summer is filled with sunshine which can bring joy and happiness,

It's noticeably warmer
The season is warmer, which can make people feel more comfortable,

It's sumer, every single moment is worth its weight in gold
Every moment in summer feels valuable and precious,

Sumer, it's like the world's best story and it's waiting to be told
Summer can bring new experiences and memories which one day can become stories we share with our loved ones,

It's ice cream cones and cherry soda dripping down your chin
Summer is associated with classic childhood foods like ice cream and cherry soda which can be messy but still enjoyable,

It's sumer, man, where do we begin?
Summer offers an incredible amount of things to do and can be overwhelming for those trying to choose what to do,

Sumer is ponds and pools and garden hoses, tryin' to beat the heat
Summer is about staying cool and refreshing in places like ponds, pools or just around the garden hose,

Sumer, bicycles and roller skates and even just bare feet
Summer brings a sense of freedom where we can enjoy transportation like bicycles or roller skates or even bare feet,

It's also surfing tidal waves, creating nanobots
Summer can offer the chance for adventurous activities like surfing and also an opportunity to take on new challenges like creating nanobots,

Or locating Frankenstein's brain
In summer, anything is possible, even something as crazy as locating Frankenstein's brain,

Finding a dodo bird, painting a continent
Summer is about discovering and learning new things like finding a dodo bird or painting a continent,

Or driving our sister in sane
Summer can also be challenging, such as when driving a sister crazy,

Oh, wait. Maybe we're going too fast.
Phineas acknowledges that summer moves quickly and reminds us to slow down and enjoy it,

Sumer, it's crickets and cicadas
Summer is about the sounds of nature, like crickets and cicadas,

And a glass of lemonade
Summer is about enjoying a refreshing drink like a glass of lemonade,

Sumer, it's sitting with your brother in the backyard
Summer is about spending time with family in the comfort of your own backyard,

Under the shade of a big tree
Summer is not just about feeling the warmth of the sun, but also finding refuge from it under the shade of a big tree,

Where do we begin?
Phineas repeats the question as a reminder of how much summer has to offer,

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAN POVENMIRE, JEFF SWAMPY MARSH, JON COLTON BARRY, MARTIN OLSON, ROBERT FORREST HUGHES

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