1)… Read Full Bio ↴There have been at least two artists / groups that use this name.
1) A band from Austin, Texas, USA.
2) The band fronted by Emi Night from Colorado, USA.
1) Based in Austin, TX, Summer Salt blends vibrant yet breezy vocal harmony and colorful elements of 1960s pop, Bossa Nova and jazz.
The group was originally formed around the talents of Matthew Terry (vocalist/guitarist) and Eugene Chung (drummer) during their senior year of high school.
In 2012 the band fledged away from their hometown to pursue music in Austin TX, where they began writing their first EP Driving to Hawaii.
Driving to Hawaii (2014), contains the essence of a never-ending vacation and is rich in guitar pop and silky harmonies that is reminiscent of the Beach Boys. The EP features fan favorites such as “Sweet to Me”, “Rockaway”, and of course their title track, “Driving to Hawaii”, which has iconically represented the basis of all Summer Salt lyrics: trying to slow down and enjoy the ride of chasing what appears to be an unattainable pipe dream.
Their next release, Going Native (2015), was inspired by a trip abroad where Terry began diving into artists such as Joao Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and Gilberto Gil which lead to a new writing direction using Latin elements.
Succeeding the energetic and live sounds of Going Native, So Polite (2017), was the perfect appetizer for the band's debut full-length album, the wildly colorful, Happy Camper (2018) which features a more polished production quality from Sub-Pop stalwart Phil Ek (Fleet Foxes, The Shins). The duo then released Honeyweed (2019) which fused indie pop with components of Brazilian tropicalia and 60’s folk drawing inspiration from seasoned topics of loss and renewal.
Summer Salt’s latest offering is the four track EP entitled Avenue G. With songs dedicated to the heart of Austin Texas to where the duo started, Avenue G is a revival EP featuring tracks written when the band was younger. The duo revisited these songs and brought them back to life with a fresh twist. The infectious single “Little Legs” is Summer Salt’s first pure pop tune. Detailing how strength is more than a physical trait and more importantly emotional and mental, Summer Salt urges fans to embrace themselves and find some sort of peace in true acceptance.
The melodic ensemble has cultivated a loyal following with their endless summer, ocean dream music that can be heard in influences such as the Lovin' Spoonful, Donovan, Frankie Valli, the lovely Lady Day or other musical genres of 1960s Rocksteady or African Highlife.
2) Summer Salt was the band fronted by Emi Night from Colorado, USA, before she relocated to Philadelphia and the band became Strawberry Runners . One album, The Places You Call Home, was released under this name.
Revvin' my CJ7
Summer Salt Lyrics
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As far as I can see
I could use a vacation
But gotta take care of my family
Wrapping up another hard work day
Gotta get back home
So I shift into third gear
And cruise off to my favorite songs
I'm always putting up a fight
When I'm so damn tired
From working overtime
Well if I can't get into heaven
I best be revvin' my CJ7
Now ain't that the life
That keeps rolling me by
With two kids and a wife
My miss American pie
Stepping into the morning
My sunglasses on
My heads a little weak from drinking
All of these nights are so long
If I can't stay out of trouble
May be the death of me
But I was branded as a harmony rebel
With a tattoo at fifteen
The lyrics of Summer Salt's song "Revvin' My CJ7" tell the story of a hardworking man who is trying to provide for his family. He is exhausted from long days at work, but he knows that he has to keep going in order to take care of his loved ones. He finds solace in his favorite songs as he drives home from work in his CJ7, shifting into third gear and cruising along.
Despite his fatigue, the singer feels like he's always putting up a fight, and he wonders why he can't just relax and enjoy the simple things in life. He acknowledges that he may never make it to heaven, but he finds joy in revving his CJ7 and living in the moment. The song portrays the struggles of balancing work and family life, but it also celebrates the small pleasures that make life worth living.
Overall, "Revvin' My CJ7" is a relatable song about the daily struggles of life and the importance of finding happiness in the midst of adversity. It speaks to the universal human experience of trying to make ends meet and finding joy in the little things.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a long year
The year has felt like a long and tiring one.
As far as I can see
From my perspective, this year has been exhausting.
I could use a vacation
I am in need of a break from work and daily life.
But gotta take care of my family
Despite needing a vacation, I prioritize taking care of my family first.
Wrapping up another hard work day
I am finishing another day of difficult work.
Gotta get back home
It's time for me to head back to my family.
So I shift into third gear
I change gears in my car to prepare for the drive home.
And cruise off to my favorite songs
I listen to my favorite music as I drive home.
And still I don't know why
Despite all of the hard work and long days, I don't understand why I feel the way I do.
I'm always putting up a fight
I constantly feel like I'm having to fight or push myself to keep going.
When I'm so damn tired
I feel extremely tired and worn out.
From working overtime
I have been working more than regular hours at my job.
Well if I can't get into heaven
If I am unable to enter heaven after death,
I best be revvin' my CJ7
I hope to enjoy the pleasures of life on earth as long as I can, such as driving my CJ7 Jeep.
Now ain't that the life
Isn't this a way to live life to the fullest?
That keeps rolling me by
Life goes by quickly and constantly moves forward.
With two kids and a wife
I have a family of four who are important to me.
My miss American pie
My family is like the classic American symbol of apple pie - perfect and wholesome.
Stepping into the morning
I begin my day as usual.
My sunglasses on
I protect my eyes from the sun with sunglasses.
My heads a little weak from drinking
I feel the effects of previous nights of drinking alcohol.
All of these nights are so long
The nights seem to drag on and feel endless.
If I can't stay out of trouble
If I can't avoid getting into danger or causing problems,
May be the death of me
It could be the end of my life.
But I was branded as a harmony rebel
I have been known to speak out against injustice and promote peace among people.
With a tattoo at fifteen
I got a tattoo at a young age, displaying my views and personality.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Summer Salt
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@minitvbox4111
It's been a long year
As far as I can see
I could use a vacation
But I gotta take care of my family
Wrapping up another hard work day
I've gotta get back home
So I shipped into bad gear and I cruise out
To my favorite song
And still I don't know why
I'm always putting up a fight
When I'm so damn tired
From working overtime
If I can't get it into heaven
I best be revvin my CJ7
Now ain't that the life
Ain't that the life (Ain't that the life)
Ain't that the life
Stepping into the morning
Sunglasses on
Head's a little weak from drinking all of these nights alone
If I can stay out of trouble
May be the death of me
But I was branded as a harmony rebel with
A tattoo at fifteen.
And still I don't know why
I'm always putting up a fight
When I'm so damn tired
From working overtime
If I can't get it into heaven
I best be revvin my CJ7
Now ain't that the life
That keeps rolling me by
Two kids and a wife
My Miss. American pie
If I cant get it into heaven
I best be revvin my CJ7
Now ain't that the life
Ain't that the life (Ain't that the life)
Ain't that the life
@caerbannoghare4744
It's been a long year
As far as I can see
I could use a vacation
But gotta take care of my family
Wrapping up another hard work day
Gotta get back home
So I shift into third gear
And cruise off to my favorite songs
And still I don't know why
I'm always putting up a fight
When I'm so damn tired
From working overtime
Well if I can't get into heaven
I best be revvin' my CJ7
Now ain't that the life
That keeps rolling me by
With two kids and a wife
My miss American pie
Stepping into the morning
My sunglasses on
My heads a little weak from drinking
All of these nights are so long
If I can't stay out of trouble
May be the death of me
But I was branded as a harmony rebel
With a tattoo at fifteen
@alexz6379
Does anyone wanna be friends cause all of my friends have COMPLETELY different taste in music
update: I made this 4 years ago as a lonely teen kid and honestly tysm everyone who replied 🥹🥹 u guys are all Ws
+ lmk if u guys wanna link up im from netherlands
@miguelbruh6954
Nintendo 101 got you bro
@muhammadshahneezuan9132
Im here boo
@oliviarush6075
me!!
@Francakesss
This is so true. I'll be ur friend bb.
@Maizedoop
wuss good my guy :)
@abdc9944
This is what a "feeling good" song should be
@lumine641
Sunday best by surfaces
@carrotsstreams8782
this song is one of the many songs where i can boogie to
@micronesian1211
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