Last Summer
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You were young baby,
And i was on the prowl
Never had much lovin'
Said, I'm gonna show ya how'
I made you lose your soul
I took control

Last summer's evil
Last summer's evil
Last summer's evil

Innocence is gone at last
Now I'm sorry baby
But it was just too fast
I guess you'll understand
I'm a one time man

Last summer's evil




Last summer's evil
Last summer's evil

Overall Meaning

In TNT's song Last Summer, the lyrics depict a relationship between a young woman and a man who is older and more experienced. The man is portrayed as a predator who is "on the prowl," seeking out women to conquer sexually. He promises to show the young woman "how" to experience love but instead ends up taking control and leading her down a path of depravity. The lyrics suggest that the woman has lost her innocence forever, and the man acknowledges that he is sorry but unable to change his nature - he is a "one-time man" who is destructive to all those he encounters. The repetition of the phrase "Last summer's evil" serves to emphasize the negative impact of their relationship and the harm that has been done.


The song offers a disturbing cautionary tale about the dangers of being led astray by someone who does not have your best interests at heart. The predatory nature of the male character is juxtaposed with the vulnerability of the young woman, who is searching for love and guidance. The lyrics suggest that there is no way to undo the damage that has been done, and that the only option is to move forward and learn from past mistakes. In this way, the song is a powerful reminder of the importance of being aware of the motivations of those around us and taking care to protect our own well-being.


Line by Line Meaning

You were young baby,
You were young and inexperienced at the time,


And i was on the prowl
And I was actively seeking a partner,


Never had much lovin'
I haven't experienced much love before,


Said, I'm gonna show ya how'
So I promised to show you how love feels like,


I made you lose your soul
I made you lose your innocence and naivety,


I took control
I took the lead in our relationship,


Last summer's evil
The events of last summer were negative and harmful,


Last summer's evil
The events of last summer were negative and harmful,


Last summer's evil
The events of last summer were negative and harmful,


Innocence is gone at last
Your innocence is now lost forever,


Now I'm sorry baby
I regret what happened between us,


But it was just too fast
But everything happened so quickly,


I guess you'll understand
I hope that you will eventually forgive me,


I'm a one time man
I'm only interested in brief, casual relationships.


Last summer's evil
The events of last summer were negative and harmful,


Last summer's evil
The events of last summer were negative and harmful,


Last summer's evil
The events of last summer were negative and harmful.




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@robinnewton1482

TNT....guaranteed to wake me up & put me in a better mood!

@onetaothree

Haven’t heard that one in about 27 years. It sure did age well.

@randallfloyd4476

if I had a dollar for every time I cranked this song in the car in the 80s.

@yellowdemon16vt74

Hell ya man. Great song

@antonskippy5376

Saw TNT open for Twisted Sister at the Holiday Star Theater in Merrillville, Indiana, just outside Chicago. They hadn't yet released the "Tell No Tales" album, but they played 10,000 lovers as an encore.

@jasonwsmith8479

TONY HARNELL'S voice gives me chills on this tasty lick

@marciogarcia9029

SIMPLY AWESOME THIS SONG!!
TNT: HEAVY METAL VIKING

@billcunningham634

Bass is sooooo good in this tune!

@kylesweeney9177

Ronnie the man.

@Stank.Nastyy

This is the first song that I’ve ever heard the bass stand out like that. Holy cow!

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