Summertime Sadness
Sons Of The East Lyrics
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Dancing in the dark in the pale moonlight
Done my hair up real big beauty queen style
High heels off, I'm feeling alive
Oh my God, I feel it in the air
Telephone wires above are sizzling like a snare
Honey, I'm on fire, I feel it everywhere
Kiss me hard before you go
Summertime sadness
I just wanted you to know
That, baby, you're the best
I've got that summertime, summertime sadness
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
I've got that summertime, summertime sadness
Oh oh oh
I've got that summertime, summertime sadness
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
I've got that summertime, summertime sadness
Oh oh oh
I'm feeling electric tonight
Cruising down the coast goin' 'bout 99
Got my bad baby by my heavenly side
I know if I go, I'll die happy tonight
Oh my God, I feel it in the air
Telephone wires above are sizzling like a snare
Honey, I'm on fire, I feel it everywhere
Nothing scares me anymore
I've got that summertime, summertime sadness
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
I've got that summertime, summertime sadness
Oh oh oh
I've got that summertime, summertime sadness
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
I've got that summertime, summertime sadness
Oh oh oh
The lyrics of Sons Of The East's song Summertime Sadness are about a woman who is out and about, dancing in her red dress under the pale moonlight. She has done her hair in a beauty queen style and is feeling alive as she takes off her high heels. She feels something electric in the air, as if she is on fire and nothing scares her anymore. She asks her lover to kiss her hard before leaving and confesses that he is the best. The chorus repeats the phrase "I've got that summertime, summertime sadness," which implies a bittersweet feeling.
The song is more than just a catchy tune about summer love. It explores the idea that even happy moments carry a hint of sadness. The woman in the song is enjoying herself but is also aware that this moment is fleeting and that she may not experience it again. The telephone wires above her are sizzling like a snare, perhaps symbolizing the fleeting nature of modern communication and the need to seize the day.
There is a sense of urgency and passion in the lyrics, which could be interpreted as a call to enjoy life to the fullest. The woman in the song wants to feel alive, and she's willing to take risks with her lover to do so. However, she also recognizes that her joy is tinged with sadness and accepts it as part of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I got my red dress on tonight
I am dressed up and ready to go out for a night of dancing and fun.
Dancing in the dark in the pale moonlight
I am dancing outside where the only light is from the moon and stars.
Done my hair up real big beauty queen style
I have styled my hair to look like a beauty queen, big and glamorous.
High heels off, I'm feeling alive
I have taken off my high heels and I am now free to dance and really feel alive.
Oh my God, I feel it in the air
There is an excitement and energy in the air that I can feel and it's palpable.
Telephone wires above are sizzling like a snare
The sound of the buzzing telephone wires overhead is like a beat in the music and adding to the atmosphere.
Honey, I'm on fire, I feel it everywhere
I am so excited and energized that I feel like I am on fire and it's coursing through my whole body.
Nothing scares me anymore
I have no fear and feel like I can conquer anything.
Kiss me hard before you go
Before you leave me, give me a passionate and memorable kiss.
Summertime sadness
The sadness that comes with knowing the summer won't last forever and we have to say goodbye to the good times.
I just wanted you to know
I want to make sure you understand how much I care about you.
That, baby, you're the best
You are the best thing that has happened to me and I feel lucky to have you.
I've got that summertime, summertime sadness
I have that feeling of bittersweet sadness that comes with knowing the summer is ending and the good times are coming to a close.
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
I am experiencing that same bittersweet sadness that comes with knowing the summer won't last forever.
I'm feeling electric tonight
I feel alive and charged up with energy and excitement.
Cruising down the coast goin' 'bout 99
I am driving along the coast, feeling carefree and enjoying the beautiful scenery, going around 99mph.
Got my bad baby by my heavenly side
I have my partner, who is 'bad' in a good way, with me and they are making me feel like I am in heaven.
I know if I go, I'll die happy tonight
I know that if I die tonight, I will die happy because I am living my life to the fullest and enjoying every moment of it.
Oh oh oh
A repeating musical motif, conveying the pervasive feeling of excitement and energy.
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Sons Of The East
Hey guys,
We're excited to tell you that our brand new single 'It Must Be Luck' is out now!
We're also very happy to announce that our third studio EP 'Burn Right Through' will be available worldwide May 10.
Our UK/Europe Tour starts in less than a month so head to our website to get your tickets now.
Thanks for all the continuous support!!!
Cheers,
Sons Of The East
Sons Of The East
Hey guys,
We're excited to tell you that our brand new single 'It Must Be Luck' is out now!
We're also very happy to announce that our third studio EP 'Burn Right Through' will be available worldwide May 10.
Our UK/Europe Tour starts in less than a month so head to our website to get your tickets now.
Thanks for all the continuous support!!!
Cheers,
Sons Of The East
milan jacobs
I really don't understand why you guys aren't on the radio 24:7, your definitely my favourite band. :) keep up the good work !!!
Christiana K.
This is the best cover I've heard. No doubt
Julio César Márquez
Excelente cover, son geniales!!
Matheus Panichi
good song from a great band. Love from Brazil.
Íris de Rezende
My goodness, I loved it. ❤🇧🇷
Joao Paulo
Me amarro no som de vcs :) wow Muito bom !
Danny 009
You guys are phenomenal. I love all of your stuff, especially this folky twist on an already great song. You guys are probably one of the few bands with great originals -- reminds me of the lumineers in a sense. keep up with the good stuff, reppin SOTE here in China!
Alex Braunton
This is absolutely beautiful! Listening to this jus takes me away onto cloud 9.
Scarlett Begonias
@Lenka K.
"Listennnn"
Sons of East are truly a Blessing