Summer Nights
The High School Dropouts Lyrics
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Summer lovin', happened so fast
I met a girl crazy for me
I met a boy, cute as can be
Summer days driftin′ away,
To uh-oh those summer nights
Tell me more, tell me more,
Tell me more, tell me more,
Like, does he have a car?
She swam by me, she got a cramp
He went by me, got my suit damp
I saved her life, she nearly drowned
He showed off, splashing around
Summer sun, something's begun,
But uh-oh those summer nights
Tell me more, tell me more,
Was it love at first sight?
Tell me more, tell me more,
Did she put up a fight?
Took her bowlin' in the Arcade
We went strollin′, drank lemonade
We made out under the dock
We stayed up until ten o′clock
Summer fling don't mean a thing,
But uh-oh those summer nights
Tell me more, tell me more,
But you don′t gotta brag
Tell me more, tell me more,
Cause he sounds like a drag
He got friendly, holdin' my hand
Well she got friendly, down in the sand
He was sweet, just turned eighteen
Well she was good, you know what I mean
Summer heat, boy and girl meet,
But uh-oh those summer nights
Tell me more, tell me more,
How much dough did he spend?
Tell me more, tell me more,
Could she get me a friend?
It turned colder, that′s where it ends
So I told her we'd still be friends
Then we made our true love vow
Wonder what she′s doin' now
Summer dreams ripped at the seams,
But oh, those summer nights
The High School Dropouts' rendition of the classic Summer Nights from the musical "Grease" is a nostalgic look back at the summertime romances that many of us have experienced in our lives. The lyrics describe a whirlwind summer fling between two teens, one of whom is named Danny, and the other Sandy. The song begins by describing the initial attraction between the two teenagers, with Danny finding Sandy "crazy" about him and Sandy finding Danny "cute." As the song progresses, we learn about the adventures they have together during the summer, from swimming and bowling to making out under the dock. The chorus repeats the phrase "Tell me more, tell me more," as the singer seeks more information about the summer romance.
The second half of the song takes a slightly sadder turn, acknowledging that summer flings often don't last beyond the season. As the hot days give way to cooler nights, the romance cools as well, and the singer wonders what has become of his summer love. However, the tone of reminiscence throughout the song keeps the emphasis on the joyful moments shared between Danny and Sandy during their summer romance.
Line by Line Meaning
Summer lovin′ had me a blast
I had an amazing time with a girl during the summer
Summer lovin', happened so fast
Our romance happened quickly and unexpectedly during the summer
I met a girl crazy for me
I met a girl who was excited and enthusiastic about being with me
I met a boy, cute as can be
I met a boy who was very attractive and charming
Summer days driftin′ away
The days of summer seem to pass by quickly and without notice
To uh-oh those summer nights
We had some exciting but maybe regrettable moments during the nights of summer
Tell me more, tell me more, Did you get very far?
I want to know more about what you did and how far you took things
Tell me more, tell me more, Like, does he have a car?
I want to know more about the boy you were with and if he had a car
She swam by me, she got a cramp
I saw her swimming near me and she got a cramp in her muscle
He went by me, got my suit damp
He walked by me and got my swimsuit wet
I saved her life, she nearly drowned
I rescued her from drowning when she was in trouble in the water
He showed off, splashing around
He was showing off and making a big scene by splashing around
Summer sun, something's begun
Something exciting and romantic started to happen during the summer
But uh-oh those summer nights
But there were also some moments during the summer nights that we might regret or feel embarrassed about
Tell me more, tell me more, Was it love at first sight?
I want to know if you fell in love with each other right away
Tell me more, tell me more, Did she put up a fight?
I want to know if she resisted or played hard to get
Took her bowlin' in the Arcade
We went bowling and played games in the arcade together
We went strollin′, drank lemonade
We walked around and enjoyed some refreshing lemonade together
We made out under the dock
We kissed and had some intimate moments under the dock
We stayed up until ten o′clock
We stayed up late until 10 o'clock at night
Summer fling don't mean a thing
Our summer romance was just a temporary and casual thing
But uh-oh those summer nights
But we will always remember the exciting and adventurous moments we had during the summer nights
Tell me more, tell me more, But you don′t gotta brag
I want to know more about what happened, but please don't boast or exaggerate
Tell me more, tell me more, Cause he sounds like a drag
I want to know more about the boy you were with, but he doesn't sound very exciting or interesting
He got friendly, holdin' my hand
He became more affectionate and held my hand
Well she got friendly, down in the sand
She became more intimate and affectionate with me while we were on the beach
He was sweet, just turned eighteen
He was a very nice and charming guy who had just turned 18 years old
Well she was good, you know what I mean
She was very talented and skilled in many ways, if you know what I mean
Summer heat, boy and girl meet
The hot weather of summer brings together a boy and a girl
But uh-oh those summer nights
But the nights of summer are also filled with some unexpected and exciting moments
Tell me more, tell me more, How much dough did he spend?
I want to know how much money he spent while he was with you
Tell me more, tell me more, Could she get me a friend?
I want to know if she could introduce me to one of her friends
It turned colder, that′s where it ends
As the weather turned colder, our summer romance came to an end
So I told her we'd still be friends
I reassured her that even though our romance was over, we could still be friends
Then we made our true love vow
We made promises to each other about staying true to our feelings
Wonder what she′s doin' now
I wonder what she is doing with her life now
Summer dreams ripped at the seams
Our romantic dreams of summer didn't quite come true
But oh, those summer nights
But we will always remember the exciting and unforgettable moments we had during the summer nights
Writer(s): סידי יוסי, Jacobs,jim, Casey,warren
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