From a musical perspective, the band draws from the inspiration of bands like All‐American Rejects, Boys Like Girls, Blink‐182 and Sum 41 to create a musical masterpiece brimming with pure pop punk magic.
Executive Producer Clint Gibbs, who has been involved with a string of commercially successful songs from big‐name artists, states, “their skill and dedication to the music is on par with the ’A’ crop of major label acts. After hearing the Summertime demos I knew they had a great record ahead of them.”
1999
Summertime Dropouts Lyrics
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Stare at each other in the middle of class
Every day was the best and every day was a mess
And the world couldn't slow us down
Our only job was to live and to love and to learn and to sing and to dance
The days where common sense didn't stand a chance
If I could go back in time just hit rewind and press play in 1999
If I could go back in time just hit rewind and press stop stop stop before
I made you cry
When the smoke cleared from the fight, those were the best days of our
Lives
We didn't have bills to pay
We took our money and we threw it away
And every time that we kissed I was afraid I would miss
But you loved me anyway
You made me wanna scream and shout and laugh and hope and cry
I was addicted to the twinkle in your eye
If I could go back in time just hit rewind and press play in 1999
Boy I'd live it again and again, and this time I'd live it right
If I could go back in time just hit rewind and press stop stop stop before
I made you cry
When the smoke cleared from the fight, those were the best days of our
Lives
If I could go back in time just hit rewind and press play in 1999
Boy I'd live it again and again, and this time I'd live it right
If I could go back in time just hit rewind and press stop stop stop before
I made you cry
When the smoke cleared from the fight, those were the best days of our
Lives
The lyrics to Summertime Dropouts' "1999" portray a longing for the past, specifically the titular year. The song reminisces about a time when responsibilities were few, and everything seemed to revolve around fun and love. It describes a time when every day was an adventure, and common sense was shrugged off in favor of enjoying life. The song mentions a fight that caused tears, indicating that life was not all perfect, but despite this, the singer seems to long for that simpler time when everything seemed easier.
Overall, the song speaks to the universal desire to relive happy memories and recapture a time when life seemed perfect. It can be interpreted as a nostalgic ode to teenage years or even as a call to enjoy life more and worry less about obligations.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember how we used to laugh
I recall the times when we made each other laugh uncontrollably
Stare at each other in the middle of class
During class, we couldn't help but stare into each other's eyes
Every day was the best and every day was a mess
Our days were full of laughter, madness, and unexpected surprises
And the world couldn't slow us down
Nothing could stop us from enjoying our carefree youth
Our only job was to live and to love and to learn and to sing and to dance
We had no responsibilities other than to experience life and have fun
The days where common sense didn't stand a chance
We didn't always make the wisest decisions, but they were still memorable
If I could go back in time just hit rewind and press play in 1999
I wish I could relive those moments in 1999 as if I was playing a tape on rewind and pressing play
Boy I'd live it again and again, this time I'd live it right
I would do it all over again and make sure to do it the right way this time
If I could go back in time just hit rewind and press stop stop stop before I made you cry
I regret causing you to cry, and I wish I could go back and prevent it from happening
When the smoke cleared from the fight, those were the best days of our Lives
Despite any conflicts or struggles, we still cherish the memories of those times
Contributed by Blake J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Quentin Diaz
I'm guessing these guys aren't a band anymore?
If not, its real shame, these guys were good. I remember them following me on twitter years ago, that's how i knew about them. Haven't been watching or listening their videos and songs for a while cause i got so busy.
Tayla Jordan
I love the whole album, keep it up your music is amazing!
Satyo Wicaksana
great songs, guys! love the album!
Al Po
This is great guys! Love it!
DenialRiver
Love it!!
Peter Larson
got this song in my head again this morning
Tessa Tschida
That was amazing!!!!!
Ashley Coleman
Freaking awesome!!
Ryan Probert
Quality again! I'm a fan great work!
Kyle Heaser
Well done!