It
The Flaming Lips Lyrics


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It's summertime
And I can understand if you still feel sad
It's summertime
And though it's hard to see its true possibilities
When you look inside, all you'll see
When you look inside, all you'll see
Is a self reflected inner sadness
Look outside
I know that you'll recognize




It's summertime

Overall Meaning

The Flaming Lips's song It is a complex blend of emotions that speaks to the listener's innermost feelings. The chorus "It's summertime and I can understand if you still feel sad" perfectly encapsulates the idea that, even in the midst of summer's bright, warm days, it's natural to feel sad or down. The lyrics are telling us that seasonal changes will not always manifest in us the same way as those around us, and that we should recognize that it's okay to feel this way.


The song's message goes even deeper as Wayne Coyne continues to sing about the duality of inner and outer worlds. We see that the listener's inner experience is in great conflict with the beauty of the outside world. Coyne continues to sing that we might find ourselves looking into our own reflective image, where we see our inner sadness lurking beneath the surface. However, he encourages us to continue to look outside, to recognize the beauty of the world around us, and let nature work its magic. This song is ultimately a call to action, reminding us to embrace the present moment and surrender ourselves to the beauty of summertime.


Line by Line Meaning

It's summertime
The season of summer has arrived


And I can understand if you still feel sad
I empathize with the fact that you may still feel unhappy during this season


It's summertime
Reiteration of the fact that it is currently summer


And though it's hard to see its true possibilities
It may be difficult to appreciate the positive aspects of this season


When you look inside, all you'll see
Upon introspection, what you may discover is


When you look inside, all you'll see
Repetition to emphasize the previous statement


Is a self reflected inner sadness
You may be feeling a profound emotional pain inside


Look outside
Directing attention to the external environment


I know that you'll recognize
I am certain that you will acknowledge


It's summertime
Reaffirmation that it is presently the season of summer




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVEN DROZD, WAYNE COYNE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

1947-MarsHasFractilDust-voldayearkms

It overtakes me, It overtakes me
It overtakes me... Oh oh oh I
It overtakes me, It Master-Slaves me
It overtakes me... Oh oh oh I

It overtakes me, It overtakes me
It overtakes me... Oh oh oh I
It overtakes me, It Wakes and Bakes me
It overtakes me... Oh oh oh I

You know that it isn't real
You'll disappear in a black hole
You know that it isn't real
Floating out of control.... Oh Wow

It overtakes me, it overtakes me
It overtakes me... Oh oh oh I
It overtakes me, It Master-Slaves me
It overtakes me... Oh oh oh I

And I'm there, looking up at the sky
And I'm scared, thinkin' 'bout the way that I
Don't understand anything at all...
And how it overtakes me... and I am just so small...
Do I stand a chance?



All comments from YouTube:

Scott O

This whole album is one of my favorite from Flaming lips !!!

ibpwalker88

It's underrated.

SSteven Ccross

Best album for me

Martin Cockroft

The Lips have more range in one song than most bands reach in an entire career.

Dashy is best pony

I love this song especially the last part its so beautiful.

Floyd J

by far probably my fav flip tune & album although a recent fan, i'm like where were these guys all this time! remember hearing she don't use jelly and dismissed em' my greatest loss, well there's few great loves that come to mind, but thats another story

SethHesio

Floyd J I know what you mean. But also, it’s never too late for new music and more good times :)

Garden of Eyes

years ago i dropped some acid. waiting while playing this album insanely loud in my room, it was during this song when my first lsd experience kicked in!!!!!! i'll never forget that.. it blew my mind all over the place!!!!!!!!!!!! amazing!

1947-MarsHasFractilDust-voldayearkms

It overtakes me, It overtakes me
It overtakes me... Oh oh oh I
It overtakes me, It Master-Slaves me
It overtakes me... Oh oh oh I

It overtakes me, It overtakes me
It overtakes me... Oh oh oh I
It overtakes me, It Wakes and Bakes me
It overtakes me... Oh oh oh I

You know that it isn't real
You'll disappear in a black hole
You know that it isn't real
Floating out of control.... Oh Wow

It overtakes me, it overtakes me
It overtakes me... Oh oh oh I
It overtakes me, It Master-Slaves me
It overtakes me... Oh oh oh I

And I'm there, looking up at the sky
And I'm scared, thinkin' 'bout the way that I
Don't understand anything at all...
And how it overtakes me... and I am just so small...
Do I stand a chance?

KoolThing14

I liked the part where it overtakes him.

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