1. "Hummingbird" – 4:35
2. "Funny Little Man" – 3:1… Read Full Bio ↴Summer Breeze
1. "Hummingbird" – 4:35
2. "Funny Little Man" – 3:12
3. "Say" – 2:41
4. "Summer Breeze" – 3:24
5. "East of Ginger Trees" – 3:49
6. "Fiddle in the Sky" – 3:32
7. "The Boy Down the Road" – 4:31
8. "The Euphrates" – 4:18
9. "Advance Guards" – 4:12
10. "Yellow Dirt" – 5:14
Released: 9 September 1972
Summer Breeze
Seals & Crofts Lyrics
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In the evenin' on a Friday night
A little light a-shinin' through the window
Lets me know everything's alright
Summer breeze, makes me feel fine
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind
Summer breeze, makes me feel fine
See the paper layin' on the sidewalk
A little music from the house next door
So I walked on up to the doorstep
Through the screen and across the floor
Summer breeze, makes me feel fine
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind
Summer breeze, makes me feel fine
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind
Sweet days of summer, the jasmine's in bloom
July is dressed up and playing her tune
And I come home from a hard day's work
And you're waiting there, not a care in the world
See the smile a-waitin' in the kitchen
Food cookin' and the plates for two
Feel the arms that reach out to hold me
In the evening when the day is through
Summer breeze, makes me feel fine
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind
Summer breeze, makes me feel fine
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind
The lyrics to Seals & Crofts’ song “Summer Breeze” are a beautifully crafted ode to the simple joys of summertime. The song begins with a description of a peaceful scene on a Friday evening, as the curtains hang in the window and a little light shines through. This imagery sets the tone for the rest of the song, as it evokes a sense of calm and relaxation that is a hallmark of the summer months.
The titular “summer breeze” is then introduced in the chorus, as it blows through the jasmine in the singer’s mind and makes him feel fine. This use of sensory language is particularly effective, as it allows the listener to experience the same sensations as the singer. The jasmine is a particularly evocative choice of plant, as it has a sweet, heady scent that is often associated with warm summer evenings.
Line by Line Meaning
See the curtains hangin' in the window
As I wander the streets on a pleasant Friday evening, I notice the curtains swaying in the windows of homes.
In the evenin' on a Friday night
This particular moment happens to be a Friday night, when the world feels both relaxed and alive.
A little light a-shinin' through the window
The faint glow of electric light peeks through the fabric of the curtains, hinting at the warmth and coziness within.
Lets me know everything's alright
This comforting sight reassures me that all is well with the world and its people.
Summer breeze, makes me feel fine
Summer's gentle breezes invigorate my spirit and make me feel content.
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind
The fragrance and beauty of blooming jasmine flowers is a symbol of the serenity and happiness I feel within.
See the paper layin' on the sidewalk
As I stroll down the street, I glance down to see a newspaper lying crumpled on the pavement.
A little music from the house next door
From nearby, the sweet sound of music drifts through the air, adding to the already delightful atmosphere.
So I walked on up to the doorstep
I follow the music to its source and find myself standing at the threshold of a nearby home.
Through the screen and across the floor
I venture inside the home, crossing the threshold and moving steadily towards the source of the harmonious melody.
Sweet days of summer, the jasmine's in bloom
These warm summer days are especially sweet, with the scent of blooming jasmine flowers permeating the air.
July is dressed up and playing her tune
This month is alive and filled with energy, its rhythm and harmony playing like music all around me.
And I come home from a hard day's work
After a long day of laboring, I arrive home feeling weary yet looking forward to rest and relaxation.
And you're waiting there, not a care in the world
To my delight, I see that my loved one is already there, smiling and carefree.
See the smile a-waitin' in the kitchen
I notice the bright and welcoming smile on my partner's face as they stand in the kitchen.
Food cookin' and the plates for two
They are preparing a delicious meal for us both to enjoy, and have thoughtfully set the table for us to eat together.
Feel the arms that reach out to hold me
As the day winds down, my partner lovingly embraces me, offering comfort and companionship.
In the evening when the day is through
As the sun begins to set and the world gets quiet, my lover and I take comfort in each other's presence, and the summer breeze that continues to blow through our tranquil surroundings.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Darrell Crofts, Jimmy Seals
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"Summer Breeze" - Seals & Crofts
(Lyrics)
See the curtains hangin' in the window
In the evening on a Friday night
A little light-a-shinin' through the window
Lets me know everything's all right
Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowin' through the jasmine in my mind
Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowin' though the jasmine in my mind
See the paper layin' on the sidewalk
A little music from the house next door
So I walk on up to the doorstep
Through the screen and across the floor
Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowin' through the jasmine in my mind
Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowin' through the jasmine in my mind
Sweet days of summer
The jasmine's in bloom
July is dressed up and playing her tune
And I come home from a hard day's work
And you're waitin' there, not a care in the world
See the smile awaitin' in the kitchen
Food's cookin' and the plates for two
Feel the arms that reach out to hold me
In the evening when the day is through
Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind
Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind
@patrickstocks3576
See the curtains hangin’ in the window
In the evening on a Friday night
A little light a-shinin’ through the window
Let’s me know everything’s alright
Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowin’ through the Jasmine in my mind
Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowin’ though the Jasmine in my mind
See the paper layin’ on the sidewalk
A little music from the house next door
So I walk on up to the doorstep
Through the screen and across the floor
Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowin’ through the Jasmine in my mind
Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowin’ through the Jasmine in my mind
Sweet days of summer, the Jasmines in bloom
July is dressed up and playing her tune
And I come home from a hard days work
And you’re waitin’ there
Not a care in the world
See the smile awaitin’ in the kitchen
Through cookin’ and the plates for 2
Feel the arms that reach out to hold me
In the evening when the day is through
Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowing through the Jasmine in my mind
Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowing through the Jasmine in my mind
@jasonburger3533
@@ottomatic3123 I live in a suburb of Los Angeles, California. KRTH101-FM, which has been on the air since the early 1940s, but has had an oldies format since 1972, and has been playing mostly 1980s music for over 5 years, but has thrown in music from as recent as 2008 and calls that oldies.
Through the 1980s and 1990s and early 2000s, they had a playlist of 1950s and 1960s music, then eventually added the 1970s by the early 2000s, but is mostly 1980s music, including new wave. I guess that could be called "old new wave." In 1972, when they went all oldies, music of 30 years ago was in the early 1940s. In 2020, music from 30 years ago is from the 1990s and the 1980s is from 31 years to 40 years ago, so by that standard, in the number of years, they qualify as oldies, even though to those who grew up in the 1970s and 1980s, that music sounded so modern.
KRTH-FM, which still uses an illustration of the Earth as its symbol, is one of the original and largest oldies stations in the United States. KOLA-FM 99.1, another southern California oldies station, has changed to mostly 1980s music as well. It appears to be that way throughout the oldies station industry nationwide.
I could understand 1980s and maybe some early 1990s music being considered oldies, but the 2008 song seems much too new, at 12 years old, to be considered oldies. The radio industry has really changed a lot and I think there is so much competition, such as satellite radio, HD radio, and the Internet for music, that they are pressing it to sound as current as possible.
There is an AM station in the Los Angeles region that plays on one of its HD FM frequency, the oldies from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970a. When they added 1980s music, they got complaints from listeners and dropped the 1980s music. I think their call sign is KSURF-AM and HD FM radio. They have a website that lists the songs currently being played on air. Their main radio station is KKGO-FM, which, ironically, has a modern "bro country" format.
For those that go for the old oldies in this region, they are the only station that plays them on free over-the-air radio. Otherwise, 1980s through 2008 is oldies nowadays. How times have changed. Los Angeles is the second-largest radio market nationally, so what is done here often is often copied throughout the radio industry. So many mergers and consolidations have made so much of radio lose a lot of its individuality, but it is still free and accessible, so still listened to by many.
KRTH was once so popular that they had used supermodel Carol Alt in their commercials on television in the mid-1980s. Their current mostly 1980s oldies format generates high ratings, so despite some grumblings, they do have a large listenership.
However, anything from Seals & Crofts would be considered too old for their oldies format, as much as that seems strange.
@falaaipastor
Is there anybody listening to this masterpiece in 2023…?
@user-sf4ur4wj3u
Yes me in 2024
@bethshields4903
Yes me. In Australia. One of my all-time favourite songs I play every day just about absolute masterpiece.
@possecommietaters1432
2024
@Phantom1963
February 3, 2024
❤
@Phantom1963
@@user-sf4ur4wj3uFebruary 3 2024....
Enjoy ❤
@teejonka67
I just turned 72 and lived the lyrics as a young man when this hit the airwaves. Still madly in love with the woman in my life then and now.
@benjamincarter1884
Happy Birthday and many more years to you and your wife.
@stefancolwell63
This is my loves hippie nickname, she passed 2 years ago, our song
@dougdeanwater1987
I love all of you