Within the alternative world, Seven Mary Three have often been compared to … Read Full Bio ↴Within the alternative world, Seven Mary Three have often been compared to the mainstream-sounding, garage/arena rock of post-Ten Pearl Jam, but the group insists that their refusal to alienate themselves from the rest of the world makes them different. Instead, Seven Mary Three offer songs concerning self-discovery and true outsiders isolated from society. Based in Virginia (where the bandmates attended the College of William and Mary), Seven Mary Three signed to the Mammoth label after releasing a self-produced album, Churn, in 1994. The album -- particularly its gritty lead single, "Cumbersome" -- generated a healthy buzz in Florida, and radio stations in Orlando began devoting significant airtime to the band. Seven Mary Three relocated to the Orlando area and re-recorded their old songs, which were packaged alongside two new cuts to round out the band's proper debut, 1995's American Standard. With "Cumbersome" enjoying national success, the album went platinum and won the group a contract with Atlantic Records. Rock Crown followed in 1997, and a year later Seven Mary Three returned with their third LP, Orange Ave. Neither record enjoyed as much recognition as American Standard, but the band continued to release albums into the following decade, issuing The Economy of Sound in 2001 and Dis/Location three years later. Seven Mary Three signed with New York's Icon Records in late 2007, and the following year saw the release of their sixth effort, DAY&NIGHTDRIVING. Steve Huey, All Music Guide

Summer Is Over
Seven Mary Three Lyrics

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Every season has a lesson to be learned.
When all the love is piled, pushed aside, and is burned.
No more driving with the top pulled down or laying on the beach.
When your winter comes you're so out of reach.
Summer is over.
Leaves have all changed.
Good people hiding themselves again.
I have been burned by the sun.

Cold weather run.
Everybody has a friend to drive them home.
When all the bars have closed and ice is in bloom.
I could almost see your breath.
When you pulled away, station-wagonesque, wood-paneling pain.

Stare at the sun as it's passing you by and changing your life just means changing your mind.
Are you changing your mind?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Seven Mary Three's song "Summer Is Over" talks about the cycle of life and the different seasons that bring with them lessons to be learned. The song begins by acknowledging that each season teaches you something new and there is something to be understood from the different experiences that each season presents. The verses then delve into a melancholic reflection of the end of summer, as the leaves have changed and people start to retreat back into their lives. The song paints a picture of a time when love has faded away and people start to pull away from each other, as the weather turns colder.

The metaphorical meaning behind the lyrics can be interpreted in different ways, from the reality of how relationships can fade away over time to the inevitability of changes, even if unwanted. The line "Good people hiding themselves again" points to people retreating back into their shells and becoming less social as the carefree summer days come to an end. The song also talks about the pain of being burned by the sun and how it's easier to cope with the cold weather that follows.

The lyrics strike a nostalgic chord and poetically convey a sense of loss and a longing for the past, as well as the unpredictability of change. Ultimately, the song asks the listener whether they too are changing their mind as the seasons change and how they will cope with the inevitable changes that come with the passing of time.

Line by Line Meaning

Every season has a lesson to be learned.
Each season brings its own wisdom and experiences to learn from.

When all the love is piled, pushed aside, and is burned.
After a while, love can accumulate and be cast aside, causing it to lose its meaning and eventually fade away.

No more driving with the top pulled down or laying on the beach.
The carefree, summertime activities have come to an end and the realities of the colder months set in.

When your winter comes you're so out of reach.
During the colder months, we can feel emotionally distant and disconnected from others.

Summer is over.
The season of summer has ended.

Leaves have all changed.
The leaves on the trees have all turned colors and fallen, signifying the arrival of autumn.

Good people hiding themselves again.
As the weather gets colder, people tend to spend more time indoors and isolate themselves from others, making it harder to find and connect with good people.

I have been burned by the sun.
The intense heat of the sun during summer can cause physical pain and discomfort.

Cold weather run.
In colder weather, one may feel the urge to run or exercise in order to keep warm and stay active.

Everybody has a friend to drive them home.
During social gatherings, it is important to have a designated driver or friend who can ensure everyone gets home safely.

When all the bars have closed and ice is in bloom.
When all the drinking establishments have shut down and the winter weather has set in.

I could almost see your breath.
The air is so cold and crisp that one can see their breath when exhaling.

When you pulled away, station-wagonesque, wood-paneling pain.
The pain of separation from loved ones, reminiscent of the nostalgia associated with old station wagons with wood panels.

Stare at the sun as it's passing you by and changing your life just means changing your mind.
Observing the sun as it sets signifies the passage of time and the need to move on and make decisions that can change one's life for the better.

Are you changing your mind?
Are you willing to let go of the past and make new choices that can change the direction of your life?

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