Growing up in New York’s East Village, Phoebe learned a lot about all these things. She also learned a lot about rhyming from Dr. Seuss and the joys of thinly-veiled social commentary from “He-Man” and “The Smurfs”.
Now she’s all grown up and still loving life in the big city. She gets to sing in all kinds of fun places like The Knitting Factory, Fez, Birdland and The Sidewalk Café. It was there that she found the jolly antifolk scene, which has nurtured and indulged her like a benevolent uncle these past few years. It was also there that she met the boys who would later join with her to become the world’s greatest art-indie-rock band that only sings about animals in the city, Urban Barnyard.
When not rocking out on stage, Phoebe works as the puppet wrangler on the hit show, "Avenue Q". While there, she grabbed every musician she could get her hands on and turned them into The Phyllis Newman Health Initiative Dancers - a band that blends uptown excellence with downtown crudeness with lively and sometimes dashing results.
But sometimes Phoebe hears the call of The Road and has to set off on wild adventures. She’s played in fun towns like Seattle, Olympia, Portland, Eugene, San Francisco, San Diego, Austin, Albequerque, Flagstaff and Las Vegas. She’s also brought her message of ridiculousness to college campuses such as Oregon State University and Stanford.
This year, Phoebe is proud to have played twice in the “Voices for Change” benefit series for John Kerry, sharing the stage with fancy folks like Tom Wopat, Cady Huffman, Charles Busch and Christopher Durang. Also, she’s been honored to have her songs sung by “Avenue Q” stars John Tartaglia, Ann Harada and Jen Barnhart at caberets around the city like Ars Nova and Joe’s Pub.
She has been the recipient of many awards including an Emmy for her work on Sesame Street, the coveted Sportsmanship Award for her team's pleasantly incompetent performance in the Broadway Show Softball League and $25 in the "Hot Buns" competition at the Rickshaw Karaoke Bar in Seattle.
All Summer Long
Phoebe Kreutz Lyrics
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Tonight is gonna be fun too
Hey, everyone
Let's think of all the fun things we can do
Playing croquet under the blue skies
Lay on the roof and watch the moon rise
Who's up for popsicles and curly-fries?
Awesomer and awesomer
And awesomer and awesomer
Every night is getting
Awesomer and awesomer
And awesomer and awesomer
And it will keep on getting
Awesomer and awesomer
And awesomer and awesomer
All summer long
Today was sweet
Tomorrow's gonna be sweet too
We're in bare feet
I'm walking on Coney Island with you
Winter was cold and spring was chilly
And I got so sad that it was silly
But now I'm putting something frilly on
Everyday is getting
Awesomer and awesomer
And awesomer and awesomer
Every night is getting
Awesomer and awesomer
And awesomer and awesomer
And it will keep on getting
Awesomer and awesomer
And awesomer and awesomer
All summer long
Take that white boy whining off the stereo
This is the time for Stevie Wonder
All the bad nights we had
And fights we had
And all the sorrow
Let's go walk on the bridge
And watch them all go under
'Cause everyday is getting
Awesomer and awesomer
And awesomer and awesomer
Every night is getting
Awesomer and awesomer
And awesomer and awesomer
And it will keep on getting
Awesomer and awesomer
And awesomer and awesomer
All summer long
Phoebe Kreutz's song "All Summer Long" is a celebration of summer, friendship, and joy. The lyrics begin with an invitation to enjoy the present moment and all the fun activities that come with it. Croquet, rooftop lounging, and sweet treats are all part of the fun. The repetition of the refrain, "Everyday is getting awesomer and awesomer, and it will keep on getting awesomer and awesomer all summer long" reinforces the idea that the good times will continue to come as the summer progresses.
The second verse starts with the acknowledgment that the past few months have been difficult, but the present moment is sweet. The singer walks on Coney Island barefoot with a friend, enjoying the warmth and freedom of summer. The line, "Take that white boy whining off the stereo, this is the time for Stevie Wonder," suggests a desire to shake off any lingering negativity and fully embrace the joy of the present. The song ends with an invitation to walk on a bridge and watch as negativity (and perhaps the summer itself) fades away.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to embrace the present moment, let go of past sorrows, and celebrate the wonders of summer with friends.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night was fun
Yesterday was enjoyable
Tonight is gonna be fun too
Today will also be enjoyable
Hey, everyone
Attention! All of you
Let's think of all the fun things we can do
Let's brainstorm activities we can enjoy
Playing croquet under the blue skies
Playing a lawn game under the open sky and sun
Lay on the roof and watch the moon rise
Recline on a rooftop and observe the moon ascend
Who's up for popsicles and curly-fries?
Who wants to have frozen treats and curly-shaped fries?
Everyday is getting
Each day is becoming
Awesomer and awesomer
Better and better
And it will keep on getting
And the trend will continue
All summer long
Throughout the summer season
Today was sweet
Today was pleasant
Tomorrow's gonna be sweet too
Tomorrow will also be pleasant
We're in bare feet
We are shoeless
I'm walking on Coney Island with you
I'm strolling with you on Coney Island
Winter was cold and spring was chilly
Winter and spring had low temperatures
And I got so sad that it was silly
I became excessively sad, to the point that it was illogical
But now I'm putting something frilly on
But now I'm dressing in something feminine
Take that white boy whining off the stereo
Stop the white male complaining from playing on the sound system
This is the time for Stevie Wonder
This is the moment for listening to Stevie Wonder's music
All the bad nights we had
All the unpleasant nights we experienced
And fights we had
And the arguments we had
And all the sorrow
And all the sadness
Let's go walk on the bridge
Let's take a walk on the bridge
And watch them all go under
And watch all the negative things disappear
Writer(s): Kreutz Phoebe
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