STANDERWICK, real name Ian Standerwick, is a trance music producer and DJ f… Read Full Bio ↴STANDERWICK, real name Ian Standerwick, is a trance music producer and DJ from Bristol, England, United Kingdom.

Born in Bristol England, Standerwick’s early career as a Songwriter/Producer saw him signed to one of the most successful music publishing companies in the world, the famous Zomba Music Publishing Group.

DJ Mag labeled Standerwick as part of the ‘New Wave Of Trance’ in September of 2014 and credited him as being ‘a defining talent for roaring trance pitched at the distinctive pace of 138 BPM’.

DJ’ing started again for Standerwick in early 2014, and saw him headlining events such as 'A State of Trance 650' on Armin van Buurens world tour in Holland, Aly & Filas Future Sound Of Egypt 350 & 400 world tours in Argentina, Australia, Poland and Ministry Of Sound in London and Appearances on the Subculture world tour in Argentina and New York. His tour schedule has been relentless appearing extensively throughout the world with shows all over the USA, Canada, Asia, South America, Australia and throughout Europe and the UK.

As an international touring DJ, STANDERWICK has appeared at many of the worlds biggest events, festivals and venues including Tomorrowland, Creamfields, EDC, Nature One, Ministry of Sound, Amnesia Ibiza and many more.

Summer Nights
STANDERWICK Lyrics

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Winter skies
I can't collect myself
Been running from what I have become

Summer nights
I can't go back again
I'm giving in to what I have become

Winter skies and days gone by
I know on these summer nights I'll treat you right
So go-

Go, go right to the end of the world
Ooh, go right to the end of the world

Bitter nights
I'm stuck inside myself
I'm listening to truths I've always known

Summer nights
There's nothing left to show for it
We're giving in to what we have become

Blinded by the winter lights
I know, on the bitter nights just come inside
We'll go-

Go, go right to the end of the world
Ooh, go right to the end of the world

Overall Meaning

In "Summer Nights," STANDERWICK sings about running away from who he once was and giving in to what he has become during the warm, carefree summer nights. The lyrics sharply contrast with the cool and bitter winter nights where he feels stuck inside himself and listening to truths he has always known. The song is an anthem to leave behind negative experiences or feelings and embrace a new chapter of life with someone else, together, as they head to the end of the world.

The lyrics are set to an uptempo beat, and a listener could interpret them in various ways. One interpretation is that the song implies that one can move forward from past traumas or negative experiences, no matter how difficult it is to leave them behind. Another interpretation could be to perceive the song as a nostalgic ode to a fleeting summer romance, where both partners decide to go all-in as they face the upcoming winter.

Line by Line Meaning

Winter skies
Reflecting on the past, especially difficult times

I can't collect myself
Feeling scattered and unable to focus

Been running from what I have become
Avoiding facing one's own actions and choices

Summer nights
Enjoying the freedom and warmth of the present

I can't go back again
Unable to undo the past and start over

I'm giving in to what I have become
Accepting oneself, flaws and all

Winter skies and days gone by
Memories of hardships and struggles in the past

I know on these summer nights I'll treat you right
Making the most of the good times and being kind to others

So go-
Encouraging someone to enjoy themselves

Go, go right to the end of the world
Embracing adventure and taking risks

Bitter nights
Frustrating and difficult times