Summer
Syd Lyrics
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If the summer's gonna come then me and you
Better get in the car we'll just drive out
Far enough away so they can't find out
What it means to be alive
Sun soaks in and your skin smells warm
Like the last time I tried to move on
But we stand strong, don't need this anymore ('cause we know)
What it means to be alive
In Syd's song Summer, the lyrics describe a sense of urgency to escape to a faraway place with someone. The first two lines, "I've been holding my breath because you told me to / If the summer's gonna come then me and you," suggest that the singer has been waiting for a chance to escape and is now ready to go. The phrase "holding my breath" may also suggest a sense of anticipation or anxiety, and the line "because you told me to" implies that the singer is following someone else's lead.
The following lines, "Better get in the car we'll just drive out / Far enough away so they can't find out," reinforce the idea that the singer and their companion are trying to get away from something, perhaps a difficult or uncomfortable situation. The final line of this stanza, "What it means to be alive," suggests that the singer is seeking a deeper, more meaningful experience than what they have been able to find so far.
The second stanza paints a sensory picture of the moment, with the "sun soaks in and your skin smells warm" creating a feeling of summer and warmth. However, there is a sense of unease, with the line "like the last time I tried to move on" suggesting that the singer may be struggling to let go of something. The chorus then kicks in, with the repeated refrain "we know what it means to be alive," suggesting that the escape and freedom they've found is what truly gives them meaning.
Overall, the lyrics to Summer convey a longing for escape and a deeper experience of life, while also hinting at the challenges and conflicts that come with such a journey.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been holding my breath because you told me to
I am doing what you asked me to do and waiting for the right moment
If the summer's gonna come then me and you
We need to wait for the right time to be together
Better get in the car we'll just drive out
Let's hit the road and escape from everything
Far enough away so they can't find out
We need to go where nobody knows us and start anew
What it means to be alive
We need to experience life to the fullest
Sun soaks in and your skin smells warm
We are basking in the warmth of the sun and each other's company
Like the last time I tried to move on
I have tried to move on from you but failed
Game plays on, standing outside our door
Life goes on and we have to face its challenges
But we stand strong, don't need this anymore ('cause we know)
We are strong enough to face anything that comes our way and we don't need anyone else to validate our happiness
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: ERIN SIDNEY
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Les Hill young actor
A wonderful city ... You cannot believe
In Sydney you'll find some fantastic relief
Enjoying its beauty, sightseeings and charm
All its hospitality, nature and calm
At night Sydney's shining with colourful lights
Attracting all people by beautiful nights
Its morning will fresh us by air and sea
I'm sure no psychic can ever foresee
All miracles given by Sydney as well
As by all Australia... who's gonna tell
What secrets discovered she'll give everyone?
Will we understand all her natural pun?
Australia's loved by each person who comes
To visit, but never forgets Aussie charms.
The city of Sydney... This world-known name
Will echo in hearts of all tourists who came
Just once to fantastic Australian land
Which mystery really gives us a hand
To clear where heaven and happiness are
Australia's our bright guiding Star!
The Good The Bad and The Ugly
the question shouldn't be "why would you go to Australia?" but rather "why would you want travel anywhere else other than Australia?....maybe apart from New Zealand 😁"
Seriously though, it's not as dangerous a place as people make out, it's just that a lot of it is very minimally populated (large regions where it's unsustainable to have cities of people) but as a result those parts are particularly jam packed full of spectacular natural vistas. I'm lucky to have a reserve on my side doorstep (that ironically 'snakes' under 2 intersecting freeways) and while I'm sure there are snakes there I haven't yet seen any and as long as I walk carefully (by making a bit of noise while walking in any long grass) I may not actually see any there for years to come. Most snakes don't tend to inhabit the water, and those that do are in tropical climates (in places such Darwin or in the state of Queensland). I have seen Kangaroos there, albeit only on a few occassions and only 2 pairs of them.
Also, the vast majority of spiders in Australia aren't really dangerous to humans (including most of the large ones). And for anyone who hasn't actually seen an Australian possum in Australia I'm happy to say that they look incredibly different from their American relatives (particularly Australian ringtail possums, that making light twittering voice and who look adorable, and even the brushtail possums (that at times exchange threatening sounding noises towards each other) are amazing looking and acting creatures). I do however completely understand why many New Zealanders don't like them, but that's because they were an introduced species to New Zealand and as such along with rats and stoats have sadly had as big an impact on New Zealand's native fauna and general local ecosystem in general as the impact that rats, cats, feral foxes and cane toads have had on Australia's native ecosystem (albeit via varying ways).
I spent my early years growing up in the bush and I never once got bitten by a spider or in fact stung by anything, but within a month of moving down to the suburbs I got stung by a bee and then by a wasp (both being species that were introduced to Australia and are not native).
Something that Australia has which relatively few other countries have is a large variety of natural wonders, both on land and in the water, and also a range of very different climates in different parts of the country.
But as amazing as the natural landscape is the amount of deforestation and increased suburban sprawl I the major cities over the past 5 decades has been immense, and only become faster with the turn of the 21st century. Our reefs are quickly changing (most of which is irrevocable) and most people (including most farmers) agree that more needs to be done to decrease the amount of chemical 'run-off' that exists in some major river systems (including some that feed out onto sections of the Great Barrier Reef) and to minimise currently rising sea temperatures.
Such places will forever remain amazing, but we do need to do what we can to ensure that they and countless other natural environments the world over are protected by us as much as is possible.
Zerg Cerebrates
I miss Australia so much, I just wanna cry after watching this. Absolutely love Sydney, Australians don't realize how lucky they are. Hoping to move there one day from the U.S.
TREVOR BROWN
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Red Indian
you only allowed if you from commonwealth country once upon a time canelo called australia a mediocre nation
DrKraig
I had a chance to move to Perth thirty years ago, but didn’t do it. Still kicking myself.
Monkey Troop Media
It's nice to see that people are living life again and moving around freely. Hope the world we get well soon. Thx for this video :)
Kathryn Elizabeth
@DaveG but to be fair I'm pretty impressed with how things have been handled overall and the death rate etc. Just a shame it came to that.
Kathryn Elizabeth
@DaveG yes im aware. I'm in Cumberland LGA Sydney, one of the worst effected hotspots and just got my second dose yesterday. Can't wait for this lockdown to be over.
DaveG
@Kathryn Elizabeth It could have, if things were done just a bit better. And if an unvaccinated, non-mask wearing limo driver hadn't thought it was a good idea to ferry international flight crew from the airport to quarantine, and then visit a lot of places in the Eastern Suburbs whilst infected with Delta. Anyway, yesterday Sydney passed the 70% double vax level (80% in a couple of weeks, almost 90% with at least 1 dose of vaccine) so a lot of restrictions will be removed next Monday, with more to follow.
Kathryn Elizabeth
this didnt age well
Julien J
Australia is one of my favorite country in the world hands up, from France.