Summer Jam
The Cool Kids/Maxine Ashley Lyrics
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I can feel it and I barely breathe
In the Summertime
Nothing matters we just keep on rolling, rolling
It's the Summertime
Picnic with you and me
It's the Summertime
This is how Summertime should be
Two go in at once
Fresh out the shower and her towel rolling up
I'm in the kitchen cooking lunch business done
Chopping onions turn sauces whipping up
Bar-B-Q'ing barracudas at resorts in Bermuda
She trying on that new bathing suit that she bought at the mall in the
Mirror like, (for your eyes only)
Ay flash me real quick baby don't front on me
Do a little dance while I iron my shorts I'm getting ready and we ready to
Work, work, work it, work
Now iron my shirt she want to hit the waves so we hop in that boat
In the Summertime
I can feel it and I barely breathe
In the Summertime
Nothing matters we just keep on rolling, rolling
It's the Summertime
Picnic with you and me
It's the Summertime
This is how Summertime should be
Lets get wild
Reconcile with your freaky side
You said it's been a while and your thinking bout bringing it out
I peaked your style by them other cheeks peaking out that bikini bottom
Seen em and then I got 'em
You with your best friend and you call her your wifey
And y'all both gorgeous rocking the saks 5th short set
And y'all do everything together B-F-F
We just met now it's us three
Must be fate
And I got a lot on my plate
But I can make some time for you if you wanna escape
It's OK by the poolside is where we should lay
You gotta lose your inhibition and get carried away
In the Summertime
I can feel it and I barely breathe
In the Summertime
Nothing matters we just keep on rolling, rolling
It's the Summertime
Picnic with you and me
It's the Summertime
This is how Summertime should be
In the Summertime
I can feel it and I barely breathe
In the Summertime
Nothing matters we just keep on rolling, rolling
It's the Summertime
Picnic with you and me
It's the Summertime
This is how Summertime should be
The lyrics of The Cool Kids' song "Summer Jam" tell a story of a carefree summer vibe where nothing seems to matter except for having a good time. The song starts with the artists singing about feeling the summer heat and barely breathing - this can be interpreted as the suffocating feeling of the heat or the overwhelming excitement of what the season brings. They emphasize this by saying "nothing matters we just keep on rolling," implying that people tend to take a break from their problems during summertime and enjoy the moment.
The chorus then talks about hanging out with someone special during summertime, going on a picnic, and describes it as "how summertime should be." Then, in the second verse, the artists describe the process of getting ready for the day - cooking lunch, chopping onions, and barbecuing barracudas at resorts in Bermuda. It’s an escape from everyday life and a chance to relax.
The song then talks about reconciling with the "freaky side," letting loose, and losing inhibition with someone special, emphasizing the idea of summertime being a season of fun and exploration. The song's upbeat tempo reflects the vitality and vivacity that come with the summer season.
Line by Line Meaning
In the Summertime
The beginning of summer season
I can feel it and I barely breathe
The heat and excitement of summer is overwhelming
Nothing matters we just keep on rolling, rolling
Summer is a time to relax and enjoy life, without worrying about anything else
It's the Summertime
The chorus repeats, accentuating the importance of summer
Picnic with you and me
Spending quality time with someone special, enjoying the outdoors and sharing food together
This is how Summertime should be
The perfect way to enjoy summer, without a care in the world
Two go in at once
The beginning of a romantic encounter
Fresh out the shower and her towel rolling up
A description of a woman post-shower, getting ready for a summer day
I'm in the kitchen cooking lunch business done
The man is taking care of lunch preparations while waiting for his partner
Chopping onions turn sauces whipping up
The man has good culinary skills and is preparing a tasty meal
Bar-B-Q'ing barracudas at resorts in Bermuda
An idyllic image of grilling fresh fish in a tropical location
She trying on that new bathing suit that she bought at the mall in the Mirror like, (for your eyes only)
The woman is showing off a new swimsuit to her partner, a private and sensual moment
Ay flash me real quick baby don't front on me
The man is asking the woman to show him her swimsuit again, playfully
Do a little dance while I iron my shorts I'm getting ready and we ready to Work, work, work it, work
The couple is getting ready to go out and have fun, with the man starting to iron his clothes
Now iron my shirt she want to hit the waves so we hop in that boat
Finishing getting ready and ready to go out with the woman, perhaps going for a boat ride
Lets get wild
An invitation to let loose and enjoy the moment
Reconcile with your freaky side
Encouragement to embrace one's wild and adventurous side
You said it's been a while and your thinking bout bringing it out
Acknowledging that it's been a while since they've let loose and had fun
I peaked your style by them other cheeks peaking out that bikini bottom
Flirting and complimenting the woman on her appearance
Seen em and then I got 'em
The man is appreciating the view and feeling attracted to the woman
You with your best friend and you call her your wifey
The woman is with her close friend, referring to her as if she were her spouse
And y'all both gorgeous rocking the saks 5th short set
The two women look amazing in their designer shorts outfit
And y'all do everything together B-F-F
The two women are best friends and do everything together
We just met now it's us three
The man is glad to have met the two women and feels like they have an instant connection
Must be fate
Feeling as if their meeting was meant to be
And I got a lot on my plate
The man is busy but still wants to make time for the two women
But I can make some time for you if you wanna escape
Offering to make time in his busy schedule to spend more time with the two women
It's OK by the poolside is where we should lay
Suggesting a location to relax and enjoy each other's company
You gotta lose your inhibition and get carried away
Encouragement to let go of any worries or inhibitions and enjoy the moment fully
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTOINE REED, EVAN IGERSOLL, PHARRELL WILLIAMS
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Goat
Hearing this on spotify I had no guess as to when it came out, feels like a timeless jam and of course pharrell was involved
BIFFY425
2019 this song is still sounding fresh
dion marshall
Summer 2020 this joint is so smooth and classic I love it!!!
Atl Peach
Here during 2020 thanks to binge watching Royal Pains on Netflix.
I love this! It's a total vibe.
William Pauls
Saaaaaaaaame!!!!! Omg I love this show
Nasa White
So glad The Cool Kids got a hold of this beat
MM vd Leest
imagine daft punk featuring the cool kids, a project they both put all their creativity in. it would be THE jam
Nasa White
I can agree, that would be sick concert.. if would feel like 08 all over again
Philosophicalroses
2022 and this song still hits.
SwitchSummer Official
Im crying that iv discovered another pharrell gem..i know your my fave producer! But y you keep bringin gems from almost a decade ago bk into my life!??? Please produce my next album pleeeaassseeeeeee!!!!