These Summer Nights
Reverse Order Lyrics


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Hey baby girl with your face so red you've got every reason to be misinterpreted,
Like airplanes in the night sky taken for shooting stars, but don't make your wish yet,
I can't find why I'm addicted to you, but we have everything and nothing to lose.
And I wish that I could spend every night with you, but in less then two weeks you'll be back off to school.

And you know I'd walk a thousand miles for you,
Barefoot and bleeding these scars are not healing,
You can help this feeling; I need you to hear me.

Where did these days go by,
Lost inside these summer nights,
I can't believe this is happening so fast,
Woah, Woah, Woah, Woah,

What are you thinking now,
So far gone and can't be found,
And I can't believe this is happening so fast,
Woah, Woah, Woah, Woah.

Do you remember those nights on the beach where the moon shied it's eyes and we could not speak,
Like the words we're taken right off our lips by a subtle but sexy kiss and skipped heartbeat,
And do you know what I'd do, to have you just once more,
And do you know what I'd give, to have you forever.

And you know I'd walk a thousand miles for you,
Barefoot and bleeding these scars are not healing,
You can help this feeling; I need you to hear me.

Where did these days go by,
Lost inside these summer nights,
I can't believe this is happening so fast,
Woah, Woah, Woah, Woah,

What are you thinking now,
So far gone and can't be found,
And I can't believe this is happening so fast,
Woah, Woah, Woah, Woah.

Where did these days go by,
(By, by, by, by)
Where did these days go by,
(By, by, by, by)

Where did these days go by,
Lost inside these summer nights,
I can't believe this is happening so fast,
Woah, Woah, Woah, Woah,

What are you thinking now,
So far gone and can't be found,




And I can't believe this is happening so fast,
Woah, Woah, Woah, Woah.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Reverse Order's "These Summer Nights" tells the story of young love, summer flings, and the bittersweet end of it. It starts by addressing a girl with a blushing face who is easily misunderstood by others. It compares her to airplanes that are often mistaken for shooting stars. The singer admits that he cannot understand why he is addicted to the girl, but they both have everything and nothing to lose. He expresses his wish to spend every night with her, but in less than two weeks, she will be back to school, bringing an end to their time together. The chorus then repeats the phrases "Where did these days go by?" and "I can't believe this is happening so fast," emphasizing the fleeting nature of their summer romance.


The second verse takes the listener back to memories of the couple's past. The lyrics describe a beautiful night on the beach where the moon shied away, and they were left in silence. They shared a kiss and "skipped heartbeat," which was powerful enough to silence their words. The singer expresses his longing for the girl, wishing he could relive that moment again. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the abrupt end to their summer love.


The song captures the essence of a summer romance that is doomed to end, leaving behind memories that will last forever. It is about living in the moment and cherishing the time that they have together. The nostalgic tone of the song is the perfect tribute to the bittersweet end of summer love.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey baby girl with your face so red you've got every reason to be misinterpreted,
Addressing a girl who is blushing, the singer acknowledges that she may be misinterpreted by others. Her actions, though innocent, may be seen as something more, like shooting stars that are often mistaken for airplanes.


Like airplanes in the night sky taken for shooting stars, but don't make your wish yet,
The singer compares the girl to the airplanes in the sky that appear like shooting stars but are not. He tells her it's not the right time to make a wish because they have limited time together.


I can't find why I'm addicted to you, but we have everything and nothing to lose.
The singer admits that he doesn't know why he's so drawn to the girl, but despite having nothing to lose, they also have everything to gain by enjoying their time together.


And I wish that I could spend every night with you, but in less then two weeks you'll be back off to school.
The artist expresses his desire to spend every night with the girl, but knows that their limited time together will soon come to an end when she goes back to school.


And you know I'd walk a thousand miles for you,
The artist reassures the girl of his love and devotion by saying that he would go to great lengths for her, even if it meant walking a thousand miles.


Barefoot and bleeding these scars are not healing,
The singer uses a metaphor to describe how the love for the girl is painful, and that the scars of his past relationships have not healed yet.


You can help this feeling; I need you to hear me.
The singer acknowledges that the girl has the power to help him heal from his past wounds and he needs her to listen.


Where did these days go by,
The artist expresses his disbelief at how fast time is passing, and wonders where all the days have gone.


Lost inside these summer nights,
The artist is caught up in the experience of summer nights, feeling as if time is slipping away too quickly.


I can't believe this is happening so fast,
The artist is in disbelief at how quickly the summer is flying by and how limited his time with the girl is.


Woah, Woah, Woah, Woah,
These repeated lyrics serve as a refrain, emphasizing the singer's shock and disbelief at how fast things are happening.


What are you thinking now,
The artist is curious about what the girl is thinking, perhaps worrying that she is also feeling the time pressure and the potential end of their relationship.


So far gone and can't be found,
The singer feels that the girl is distant, perhaps already pulled away emotionally as they draw closer to the end of their summer together.


Do you remember those nights on the beach where the moon shied it's eyes and we could not speak,
The singer reminisces about romantic moments they shared on the beach, where the moon provided a perfect atmosphere but left them speechless.


Like the words we're taken right off our lips by a subtle but sexy kiss and skipped heartbeat,
The singer suggests that the reason they were speechless is that a kiss stole the words from their lips, thrilling both of them.


And do you know what I'd do, to have you just once more,
The artist expresses his desire to relive the moments they shared on the beach, and how he longs to feel that passion again.


And do you know what I'd give, to have you forever.
The artist expresses his intense love for the girl and how he would do anything to keep her with him forever.


Where did these days go by, (By, by, by, by)
These repeated lyrics serve as a reminder of how quickly time is passing and how limited their time together is.


Lost inside these summer nights,
The singer is caught up in the experience of summer nights, feeling as if time is slipping away too quickly.


I can't believe this is happening so fast,
The artist is in disbelief at how quickly the summer is flying by and how limited his time with the girl is.


Woah, Woah, Woah, Woah,
These repeated lyrics serve as a refrain, emphasizing the artist's shock and disbelief at how fast things are happening.


Where did these days go by,
The artist expresses his disbelief at how fast time is passing, and wonders where all the days have gone.


Lost inside these summer nights,
The singer is caught up in the experience of summer nights, feeling as if time is slipping away too quickly.


I can't believe this is happening so fast,
The artist is in disbelief at how quickly the summer is flying by and how limited his time with the girl is.


Woah, Woah, Woah, Woah.
These repeated lyrics serve as a refrain, emphasizing the singer's shock and disbelief at how fast things are happening.




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Adalyn Brown

This is one of my favorite songs by Reverse Order!! I love the sound of it and its just amazing!!

Tonia

I remember filming this, so glad i was invited to be in your music video! One of the best days of my entire life! Thanks guys! <3

Taylor Saunders

You guys are amazing... I cant wait to see you guys again :)

Andrew Bogoly

It’s been around 11 years since this was shot and it was such a fun experience being involved in the shoot. So many good memories ❀️

Carolyn Zwerver

Love it!

ChayChay0412

met them last night (: totally impressed <3

Ultimate Coaster Remakes

I remember these guys coming to visit my elementary school about 7 maybe 8 years ago. They were pretty cool to hear live I gotta admit. It sucks this much potential had to be wasted. But then again, if you play gigs at local elementary schools, your coolness factor goes down exponentially.

Janay Clark

wow found you guys through twitter cuz you followed me and I saw it was verified so i'm like who are these guys. And omg I love your sound! I'm obssessed with this song, awesome job! new fan here!Β 

Reverse Order

Thank you sooo much!!!

Arnold Levy

These guys are awesome, someone needs to sign them.

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