Someone Somewhere
Simple Minds Lyrics


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Stay, I'm burning slow, with me in the rain
Walking in the soft rain, calling out my name
See me burning slow

Brilliant days
Wake up on brilliant days
Shadows of brilliant ways will change all the time
Memories
Burning gold memories
Gold of day memories change me in these times

Somewhere there is some place
That one million eyes can't see
And somewhere there is someone
Who can see what I can see?

Someone, somewhere in summertime
Someone, somewhere in summertime
Someone, somewhere in summertime
Someone, somewhere in summertime

Stay, I'm burning slow, with me in the rain
Walking in the soft rain, calling out my name
See me burning slow

Moments burn, slow burning golden nights
Once more see city lights, holding candles to the flame
Brilliant days, wake up on brilliant days
Shadows of brilliant ways will change me all the time

Somewhere there is some place
That one million eyes can't see
And somewhere there is someone
Who can see what I can see?

Someone, somewhere in summertime
Someone, somewhere in summertime
Someone, somewhere in summertime
Someone, somewhere in summertime
Someone, somewhere in summertime
Someone, somewhere in summertime




Someone, somewhere in summertime
Someone, somewhere in summertime

Overall Meaning

"Someone Somewhere in Summertime" by Simple Minds is a song about the fleeting nature of happiness and the search for meaning in life. The lyrics seem to be about a person who is struggling to find a sense of purpose or belonging, and who is searching for someone or something that will give their life meaning. The line "See me burning slow" suggests that the singer feels like they are fading away or burning out.


The song then goes on to describe brilliant days and memories of gold, which seem to represent moments of happiness or joy in the past. However, the singer acknowledges that these memories are fleeting and that even brilliant days can be overshadowed by shadows. The repetition of the line "someone, somewhere in summertime" suggests that the singer is searching for an idealized version of happiness or fulfillment that they feel is out of reach.


Overall, the song has a wistful, nostalgic tone, with lyrics that capture the sense of yearning and longing for something that we cannot quite grasp.


Line by Line Meaning

Stay, I'm burning slow, with me in the rain
Don't leave me yet, I'm still holding on despite the pain I feel. Let's face this together, even if it hurts like walking in the rain.


Walking in the soft rain, calling out my name
I walk alone in the rain, whispering your name like it's the only thing that can save me. But you're not there to hear me call.


See me burning slow
See how I'm suffering, despite my efforts to keep it hidden. I'm slowly deteriorating in front of you.


Brilliant days
There were days when life felt amazing and full of promise, when everything was bright and hopeful.


Wake up on brilliant days
I yearn to feel that sense of hope and excitement again when I wake up in the morning.


Shadows of brilliant ways will change all the time
But those happy moments are fleeting, and their shadows are constantly shifting and changing, reminding me that nothing stays perfect forever.


Memories
All that's left of those brilliant days are memories, which are slowly fading away as time passes.


Burning gold memories
But even as they fade, those memories still burn brightly like gold and stay with me always.


Gold of day memories change me in these times
Those memories have the power to change me and bring me comfort during tough times.


Somewhere there is some place That one million eyes can't see
There's a hidden place or moment that is only known to a select few, which makes it all the more special and important.


And somewhere there is someone Who can see what I can see?
Is there anyone else out there who can see the world the way I do, who understands the things that I feel?


Someone, somewhere in summertime
Maybe that someone exists somewhere out there, experiencing the same sense of longing and hope as I do. Maybe we'll meet in the summertime.


Moments burn, slow burning golden nights
Like a flame that slowly consumes fuel, moments and memories burn brightly before fading away. But they leave behind something precious and golden in our minds.


Once more see city lights, holding candles to the flame
Looking out over the city at night, it feels like there's infinite possibilities out there. We hold onto our desires and hopes like candles, even if it's just a brief light in the vast darkness of the city.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLES BURCHILL, DEREK FORBES, JAMES KERR, MICHAEL JOSEPH MACNEIL

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