SUMMER
The Bel Cantos Lyrics

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The place they were stranded
The traces that they made
All got washed away
The people before us
The fires that they burned
Somehow all want out

Let's make a decision

Alone I cannot judge
The tide is coming in
It's all for the better
Come with me if you want
'cause I am heading home

But I feel no guilt
I'm doing all the things that I want to do
Do we all believe in contemplation
Do we all believe it?
I put my boat right on the water
I hear the voices calling, but is it you?
Do we all believe in endless summers
Do we all believe in summer?

So do you remember
Or is it what you're told
Who am I to know?
It's all for the better
Come with me if you want
'cause I am heading home

I am putting my boat on the water...

Overall Meaning

The Bel Cantos's song Summer is a contemplative and introspective piece, exploring themes of change and impermanence. The first verse evokes a sense of transience and loss, as the singer reflects on the traces of past generations that have been washed away. The repetition of the phrase "all for the better" suggests an acceptance of the inevitability of change, but also a hint of bitterness or regret. The chorus then shifts the focus towards the singer's personal journey, as they invite the listener to join them on their path home. The second verse further explores the idea of memory and how it shapes our perceptions of the past, but ultimately endorses the importance of living in the present and embracing life's fleeting moments.

The song's lyrics seem to touch on a variety of themes, including nostalgia, mortality, and the search for meaning. The contrast between the natural imagery in the verses and the more personal subject matter in the chorus suggests a tension between the external world and the internal experience of the singer. Some possible interpretations of the song could include a reflection on the passage of time and the need to appreciate the present moment, or a commentary on the disconnect between personal desires and societal expectations.

Line by Line Meaning

The place they were stranded
The location where they were stuck

The traces that they made
The marks that they left behind

All got washed away
All of it faded over time

The people before us
Those who lived here previously

The fires that they burned
The flames they lit in the past

Somehow all want out
Somehow all vanished away

Let's make a decision
We should decide now

Alone I cannot judge
I need your help to make a choice

The tide is coming in
The water is rising

It's all for the better
This will be good for us

Come with me if you want
You can join me if you wish

'cause I am heading home
I am going back to where I began

But I feel no guilt
I have no shame or remorse

I'm doing all the things that I want to do
I'm living my life as I please

Do we all believe in contemplation
Do we all believe in deep thought and consideration

Do we all believe it?
Is that something we all agree on?

I put my boat right on the water
I launched my boat onto the sea

I hear the voices calling, but is it you?
I hear voices but I'm not sure if they're yours

Do we all believe in endless summers
Do we all believe in summers that never end

Do we all believe in summer?
Is summer something we all believe in?

So do you remember
Do you recall

Or is it what you're told
Or is it something you were informed of

Who am I to know?
I am not certain myself

I am putting my boat on the water...
I am setting sail

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@dorislableue

13y↑2

Her voice is incredible, beautifull, I find no words to say wat I feel when I heard it !!!!!! No comment to say, apart THANK YOU BEL CANTO, you make mee feel good !!!!