SUMMER
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No more time zone changes
Unfamiliar faces
Fake friends, and more unfamiliar places
You know I will always be right by your side
And for now

We like singing tunes in the car and
We hate waking up in the morning

I got used to startin' our days when the sun went down

If you left the town would be quiet
But if you stayed I couldn't stay silent
I can make a trip out to see you
But until then

I'll just have to wait right here 'till summer
While winter has a hold on me
I'll just have to wait right here 'till summer
And we'll stay up to half past three

I would always lose you at parties
But you would never go there without me
More than just a party girl
You knew the whole damn town

I would get into so much trouble
But somehow there was always a loophole
You're the reason we got away with most everything

And I'll just have to wait right here 'till summer
While winter has a hold on me
I'll just have to wait right here 'till summer
And we'll stay up to half past three

I'll just have to wait right here 'till summer
While winter has a hold on me
I'll just have to wait right here 'till summer
And we'll stay up to half past three

No more time zone changes
Unfamiliar faces
Fake friends, and more unfamiliar places
You know I will always be right by your side
And for now

No more time zone changes
Unfamiliar faces
Fake friends, and more unfamiliar places
You know I will always be right by your side
And for now

I'll just have to wait right here 'till summer
While winter has a hold on me
I'll just have to wait right here 'till summer
And we'll stay up to half past three

I'll just have to wait right here 'till summer
While winter has a hold on me

I'll just have to wait right here 'till summer
And we'll stay up to half past three

Overall Meaning

The song "Summer" by Reliably Bad is a nostalgic ode to a friend who has moved away, and the longing to reconnect during the summertime. The lyrics express the singer's disillusionment with the changes that come with time, including time zone changes, fake friends, and unfamiliar places. However, the singer finds solace in the fact that they will always be there for their friend, even if they are physically apart.

The first verse sets the scene with the singer reminiscing about their past adventures with their friend. They recall singing tunes in the car, hating waking up early, and starting their days when the sun went down. The second verse focuses on the friend's outgoing personality and the singer's more reserved nature when it comes to parties. They acknowledge that their friend always knew how to get them out of trouble. The chorus repeats the longing to wait for summer and stay up late reconnecting with their friend.

Overall, the song's message is about the power of friendship to transcend distance and time, and the importance of holding onto those special connections. It conveys a sense of wistful melancholy but also comfort in knowing that true friendships can endure.

Line by Line Meaning

No more time zone changes
Tired of constantly adjusting the clock in different time zones

Unfamiliar faces
Experiencing a lack of familiarity in new environments

Fake friends, and more unfamiliar places
Encountering counterfeit people and strange locations

You know I will always be right by your side
Assuring the person that they will always have a loyal companion

And for now
Content with the current moment, but looking forward to the future

We like singing tunes in the car and
Enjoying simple pleasures, such as singing together in the car

We hate waking up in the morning
Disliking early starts to the day

I got used to startin' our days when the sun went down
Adjusting to night-time activities instead of the typical morning routine

If you left the town would be quiet
The person brings energy and liveliness to the town

But if you stayed I couldn't stay silent
Unable to contain excitement and enthusiasm around the person

I can make a trip out to see you
Willing to travel to be with the person

But until then
Until a physical reunion occurs, the singer is stuck waiting

I would always lose you at parties
The person would enjoy mingling with others at social events, leaving the singer feeling left out

But you would never go there without me
Refusing to attend parties without the singer

More than just a party girl
The person has depth beyond their love for socializing

You knew the whole damn town
Well-connected and familiar with the entire community

I would get into so much trouble
The singer tends to find themselves in problematic situations

But somehow there was always a loophole
Able to find a solution to escape consequences

You're the reason we got away with most everything
The person's resourcefulness helped the singer avoid getting caught

And we'll stay up to half past three
Spending quality time together late into the night

No more time zone changes
Tired of constantly adjusting the clock in different time zones

Unfamiliar faces
Experiencing a lack of familiarity in new environments

Fake friends, and more unfamiliar places
Encountering counterfeit people and strange locations

You know I will always be right by your side
Assuring the person that they will always have a loyal companion

And for now
Content with the current moment, but looking forward to the future

I'll just have to wait right here 'till summer
Unable to be with the person immediately, waiting patiently for the season to change

While winter has a hold on me
Feeling trapped by the cold and not looking forward to the season

And we'll stay up to half past three
Spending quality time together late into the night

I'll just have to wait right here 'till summer
Unable to be with the person immediately, waiting patiently for the season to change

While winter has a hold on me
Feeling trapped by the cold and not looking forward to the season

And we'll stay up to half past three
Spending quality time together late into the night

Writer(s): Charlie Sothcott, Christopher Peebles, Christopher Sisco, Colin Moser, James Washington, Jessica Schneider, Matthew Laird, Zachary Covington

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