Our Last Summer
Stellan Skarsgard Lyrics
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Our last summer
I still see it all
Walks along the Seine
Laughing in the rain
Our last summer
Memories that remain
And we sat down in the grass by the Eiffel tower
I was so happy we had met
It was the age of no regret
Oh, yes
Those crazy years
That was the time of the flower-power
But underneath
We had a fear of flying
Of growing old
A fear of slowly dying
We took our chance
Like we were dancing our last dance
I can still recall
Our last summer
I still see it all
In the tourist jam
Round the Notre Dame
Our last summer
Walking hand in hand
Paris restaurants
Our last summer
Morning croissants
Living for the day
Worries far away
Our last summer
We could laugh and play
And now you're working in a bank
The family man, a football fan
And your name is Harry
How dull it seems
Yet, you were the hero of my dreams
I can still recall
Our last summer
I still see it all
Walks along the Seine
Laughing in the rain
Our last summer
Memories that remain
Stellan Skarsgard's song, "Our Last Summer," is a tribute to the memories of a beautiful, carefree summer spent in Paris with a loved one. The song depicts the memories of the singer's youthful days walking along the Seine, sitting in the grass near the Eiffel tower, eating croissants at Parisian cafes, and laughing in the rain. The song's theme is nostalgic, with the lyrics consistently referring to the present as "dull" and the past as a happy, carefree time filled with adventure and spontaneity.
The singer and his loved one's experiences in Paris reflect the spirit of the time, the "age of no regret," which was a time commonly associated with flower-power, music, and wild expression. Despite the freedom and joy the time brought to people's lives, there was a fear of growing old and a fear of slowly dying that existed underneath the surface. The singer took his chance, dancing his last dance with his partner, enjoying the last moments of their summer as if it were the end of an era.
Through the lyrics, the singer reflects on his current life, which is mundane compared to the moments of their last summer. He accepts that his loved one has moved on to a family-man life and shares his memories of the past. In summary, the song represents the passage of time and the loss of youth but also the incredible memories that remain forever.
Line by Line Meaning
I can still recall
I remember clearly
Our last summer
The summer before we had to part ways
I still see it all
I still have vivid memories of it
Walks along the Seine
Strolling along the Seine river
Laughing in the rain
Smiling and chuckling during the rainfall
Our last summer
The period that was our goodbye
Memories that remain
Those events that have stuck in mind
We made our way along the river
We walked alongside the river
And we sat down in the grass by the Eiffel tower
We took a seat on the grass beside the Eiffel Tower
I was so happy we had met
I felt delighted that we came across each other
It was the age of no regret
A time where making mistakes wasn't a worry
Oh, yes
Indeed
Those crazy years
Those wild times
That was the time of the flower-power
That time when flower power symbolized peacefulness
But underneath
However
We had a fear of flying
We were scared to fly
Of growing old
Of aging
A fear of slowly dying
A fright of gradually passing away
We took our chance
We grabbed the opportunity
Like we were dancing our last dance
As if it was the final time to dance
In the tourist jam
In a crowd of sightseers
Round the Notre Dame
Around Notre Dame
Walking hand in hand
Holding each other's hand while walking
Paris restaurants
Eating places in Paris
Our last summer
The summer that was our last
Morning croissants
A type of bread usually eaten at breakfast
Living for the day
Making most of the present moment
Worries far away
All the concerns seemed very distant
We could laugh and play
We could enjoy and have fun
And now you're working in a bank
You're employed at a financial organization
The family man, a football fan
Family-oriented man who enjoys football
And your name is Harry
You're referred to as Harry
How dull it seems
It seems uninteresting now
Yet, you were the hero of my dreams
Even though it appears dreary now, you were my dream hero.
I can still recall
I can't forget
Our last summer
That summer we had to split ways
I still see it all
I still can visualize everything in detail
Walks along the Seine
Strolling along the Seine river
Laughing in the rain
Smiling and chuckling during the rainfall
Our last summer
That period of our last goodbye
Memories that remain
Those events that are unforgettable
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus
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Lyrics:
I can still recall
Our last summer
I still see it all
Walks along the Seine
Laughing in the rain
Our last summer
Memories that remain
We made our way along the river
And we sat down in the grass by the Eiffel tower
I was so happy we had met
It was the age of no regret
Oh, yes
Those crazy years
That was the time of the flower-power
But underneath
We had a fear of flying
Of growing old
A fear of slowly dying
We took our chance
Like we were dancing our last dance
I can still recall
Our last summer
I still see it all
In the tourist jam
Round the Notre Dame
Our last summer
Walking hand in hand
Paris restaurants
Our last summer
Morning croissants
Living for the day
Worries far away
Our last summer
Morning croissants
Living for the day
Worries far away
Our last summer
We could laugh and play
And now you're working in a bank
The family man, a football fan
And your name is Harry
How dull it seems
Yet, you were the hero of my dreams
I can still recall
Our last summer
I still see it all
Walks along the Seine
Laughing in the rain
Our last summer
Memories that remain
@ashleystewart9652
I always liked how Sam, Bill and Harry got along and developed a friendship through their shared connection to Donna instead of being jealous over the other's relationships with her.
@sydney4220
Cuz they are mature adults unlike some little children in adult bodies
@RwoRomeo
They had more or less moved on from her, now she brings them all three back to this 'last summer' and wonderful memories, none of which competing with another.
@JF-sh2sm
@@RwoRomeo Sam had clearly not moved on hahaha
@RwoRomeo
@@JF-sh2sm That's what I was thinking when as I typed "more or less" X)
@mamatanswan
Omg I loved that too! Brotherhood 🥺♥️
@kidonaplanet4583
The way Colin Firth sings that first part of the song never fails to make me smile
@user-mv6he6gl8m
He had to rehearse three days for this. You really have to work to make it look easy:)
@BarbaraMatteau
Yes he’s awesome ❤
@LocPhamBa97
People keep telling how this song is most poorly sung in the whole movie but I think it sounds pretty adorable. It's the clumsy, unprofessional voices that make the song sound so natural ...