Summertime Blues
T. Rex & Marc Bolan Lyrics
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And I`m gonna raise a holler
About workin` all summer
Just tryin` to earn a dollar
Well, I went to my boss
Who governs me
He said, "No, dice, bud
You gotta work late"
Sometime I wonder
What I`m gonnna do
There ain`t no cure
For the summertime blues
Well, my mom and papa told me
Now you better earn some money
If one of you is gonna go
Ridin` next Sunday
Well, I didn`t go to work
I told my boss I was sick
He said, "You can`t use the car
`Cause you didn`t work a lick"
Sometime I wonder
What I`m gonnna do
There ain`t no cure
For the summertime blues
Gonna save two weeks
Gonna have a fine vacation
Gonna take my problem
To the United Nations
Well, I went to my congressman
He sent me back a note
It said, "I``d like to help you, hon
But you`re too young to vote"
Sometime I wonder
What I`m gonnna do
There ain`t no cure
For the summertime blues
Now there ain`t no cure
For the summertime blues
Now there ain`t no cure
For the summertime blues
The lyrics to T. Rex & Marc Bolan's song Summertime Blues describe the frustration and disillusionment of working hard all summer without much reward. The singer is angry and upset about having to work late and missing out on potential fun activities, such as going on a ride next Sunday. The singer's attempts to get out of his obligations are futile, whether it's pretending to be sick to not go to work or seeking help from politicians who are uninterested in helping him. No matter what the singer does, there is no way to cure the "summertime blues" of feeling trapped and unfulfilled during the hottest and most exciting months of the year.
The song is a well-known cover of Eddie Cochran's 1958 hit of the same name, but T. Rex & Marc Bolan's version has its own unique style and sound that deviates from the original. The guitar solos and melodies are signature to T. Rex's glam rock era, which infused rock and pop sounds with theatrics, glitter, and eccentricity. The song's simple yet catchy chorus gave it an iconic status among rock fans, and it has been covered by many other musicians over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I`m gonna raise a fuss
I'm going to make a loud complaint.
And I`m gonna raise a holler
I'm going to scream for attention.
About workin` all summer
Complaining about working all season.
Just tryin` to earn a dollar
Only trying to make money.
Well, I went to my boss
I went to my employer.
Who governs me
The one who has control over my work.
He said, "No, dice, bud
He refused to let me have what I wanted.
You gotta work late"
He commanded me to work late.
Sometime I wonder
Sometimes I question.
What I`m gonnna do
What choices do I have?
There ain`t no cure
No solution exists.
For the summertime blues
For the unhappiness of the summer season.
Well, my mom and papa told me
My parents advised me.
Now you better earn some money
You need to make some cash.
If one of you is gonna go
If one of us wants to travel.
Ridin` next Sunday
On a trip the following week.
Well, I didn`t go to work
I decided not to work.
I told my boss I was sick
I lied to my employer and said I was unwell.
He said, "You can`t use the car
He refused to allow me to borrow the car.
`Cause you didn`t work a lick"
Because you didn't work at all.
Gonna save two weeks
I plan to save up money for two weeks.
Gonna have a fine vacation
I will have a wonderful holiday.
Gonna take my problem
I will bring my issue.
To the United Nations
I will take it to the highest authority.
Well, I went to my congressman
I approached my representative.
He sent me back a note
He replied to me via mail.
It said, "I``d like to help you, hon
The response was sympathetic.
But you`re too young to vote"
You are not old enough to participate in democracy.
Now there ain`t no cure
There is definitely no remedy.
For the summertime blues
For the seasonal gloom and misery.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDDIE COCHRAN, JERRY NEAL CAPEHART
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Kreatura84
ONE OF THE MOST CHARISMATIC MUSIC ARTISTS EVER.
R.I.P. MARC BOLAN🔥
@rokhard1000
Marc bolan is in my list of immortals, there is no comparison, so ahead of his time 🤘
@luizagripino502
Muiiito bommmm!!!
@michaelsix9684
well done, this was fifty years ago, wow still rocks
@vaneipontes3279
Simply Fantástic 🎵🎼🎶🎸😎👊
Marc Bolan (R.I.P)
@tina.singh27
Waw, what a show 😍
Great and charismatic Marc ♥️
@michaelplatter3281
The Studio Version is awesome, but this live Version is incredibly
@golferrobd
A little over 50 years ago in Alexandria VA this was their encore song. Summerime Blues was never done better.
@golferrobd
Saw them in Wash DC in February 1972; same setlist as this March concert in London. Summertime Blues closed the show. Amazing show!!!
@r1273m
Of course the old geezers among us like myself remember this from the late 1950's with Eddie Cochran.