Summer Nights
Susan Wood Lyrics
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Cause they shine so bright and they're calling you oh
Before you go you need to know
I won't stand in your way but I want you to stay
I remember those summer nights
When I held you tight
And it felt so right
And now you're leavin'
Baby think it over
Think it over before you walk away
Baby think it over
Think it over before you turn the page
I want you to stay
You say you're goin' to be a star
But some day you are and I never would as you to change
I really want you to chase your dreams
But the pain it leaves is just so hard on me
I remember those summer nights
When I held you tight
And it felt so right
I thought what we had would never end
And now you're leavin'
Baby think it over
Think it over before you walk away
Baby think it over
Think it over before you turn the page
I want you to stay
Stay till the morning comes
I wanna change your mind
One last chance for you to see
What you're leaving behind
I remember those summer nights
When I held you tight
And it felt so right
I thought what we had would never end
And now you're leavin'
Baby think it over
Think it over before you walk away
Baby think it over
Think it over I'm begging you to stay
Baby think it over think it over
Think it over
Baby think it over think it over
"Summer Nights" is a song about a couple who are at a crossroads in their relationship. The song begins with the male partner saying that he wants to leave and go see the city lights. However, the female partner begs him to stay, saying that she remembers the nights they spent together during the summer and the strong love they had for each other. She wants him to take a moment to think it over before he walks away, as she still has feelings for him and wants him to stay.
The song explores the theme of change and the fear of losing a loved one. The female partner doesn't want the male partner to change his dreams and become something he's not, but at the same time, she can't bear the thought of losing him. She wants him to chase his dreams, but she's honest about the pain she'll feel from his departure.
Overall, the song is a heartfelt plea for a partner to stay rather than leave, with the chorus repeating "think it over" in hopes of changing the outcome.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you wanna see the city lights
You express your desire to experience the wonders of the city lights
Cause they shine so bright and they're calling you oh
The city lights' radiance has drawn you to explore and discover their beauty
Before you go you need to know
Prior to your departure, it is important for you to be aware
I won't stand in your way but I want you to stay
Although I won't obstruct your plans, I deeply desire for you to stay with me
I remember those summer nights
I recall those memorable and special summer evenings
When I held you tight
When I embraced you tightly
And it felt so right
It felt appropriate and ideal
I thought what we had would never end
I believed that our relationship would last forever
And now you're leavin'
Currently, you are departing
Baby think it over
Darling, please consider carefully
Think it over before you walk away
Before you physically leave, evaluate every aspect of the relationship
Think it over before you turn the page
Reflect and analyze before you move on to a new chapter of your life
I want you to stay
I desire for you to remain with me
You say you're goin' to be a star
You explain your aspirations to become famous
But some day you are and I never would as you to change
If you ever achieve such a feat, I would never request for you to modify yourself
I really want you to chase your dreams
I genuinely desire for you to pursue your aspirations
But the pain it leaves is just so hard on me
The torment that it causes me is unbearable
Stay till the morning comes
Remain until dawn arises
I wanna change your mind
I desire to alter your decision
One last chance for you to see
A single opportunity for you to recognize
What you're leaving behind
What you are departing from
Think it over I'm begging you to stay
I implore you to examine the situation thoroughly and plead for you to remain
Baby think it over think it over
Please, darling, contemplate it deeply
Think it over
Consider all aspects of the situation
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Warren Casey, Jim Jacobs
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