<… Read Full Bio ↴The Weeks are an indie rock band originally from Jackson, Mississippi.
The band was formed by Cain Barnes, Chaz Lindsay, Cyle Barnes, Damien Bone, and Samuel Williams in March of 2006 when they were between 14 and 16 years old. The band signed to the Esperanza Plantation label, with the debut album, Comeback Cadillac, released in July 2008. The album blended southern rock and alternative.
A second album, Rumspringa, followed in 2009. After some lineup changes that left them with a four piece of the Barnes twins, Bone and Williams, the band relocated to Nashville, TN. In March 2011, they returned to Water Valley, MS to work with Winn McElroy at his Black Wings Studio on the eight songs that encompass a 12" EP entitled, "Gutter Gaunt Gangster", out October 11, 2011 on Esperanza Plantation.
They spent the next six months touring with Junior Astronomers, Local H, North Mississippi All-Stars, and The Meat Puppets. After signing with Kings of Leon's new record label Serpents and Snakes, they re-released Gutter Gaunt Gangster September 25th, 2012.
Currently, the Weeks are anticipating a tour in the UK with KOL in the summer of 2013 and celebrating the accolades following the release of their current album, "Dear Bo Jackson".
Dog Days
The Weeks Lyrics
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You tell your stories but your stories they're so old
The sun is warm and the water is now fine
But you've been drinking up love songs like you've been drinking up wine
I met an old man; he sits and plays guitar
He said the music's the way to young lovers hearts
I'm longing for comfort, I'm longing for your touch
And I said, 'Oh kiss me, oh kiss, oh kiss me'
And the summer it will never end
She laughed, she laughed; she picked flowers and I sang
She laughed and danced when it started to rain
I kissed, I kissed you underneath that tree
We dreamt of how beautiful our futures could be
I want you, oh, in the blackest of night
I held your hand, kissed your lips and said, 'Goodnight'
Well, I'm missing, missing, missing my summer love
I'm longing for comfort, I'm longing for your touch
And I said, 'Oh kiss me, oh kiss, oh kiss me'
And the summer it will never end
And I said, 'Oh kiss me, oh kiss, oh kiss me'
And the summer it will never end
The Weeks's song "Dog Days" is a nostalgic look back at a lost summer romance. The opening lines of the first verse - "Your body is shaking and my body is growing cold / You tell your stories but your stories they're so old" - convey a sense of emotional distance between the singer and their partner. The mention of "love songs" being consumed like wine suggests that the relationship may be past its prime and the couple is struggling to recapture the passion they once had. The second half of the verse introduces an old man who plays guitar and tells the singer that "music's the way to young lovers' hearts." This serves as a reminder of the power of music to evoke memories of past romances and perhaps hints at the singer's motivation for writing the song.
The chorus of "Dog Days" repeats the phrase "I'm missing, missing, missing my summer love" and expresses a yearning for comfort and physical touch. The second verse expands on the memories the singer shares with their former partner - "She laughed, she laughed; she picked flowers and I sang / She laughed and danced when it started to rain / I kissed, I kissed you underneath that tree / We dreamt of how beautiful our futures could be." These nostalgic moments highlight the depth of the connection the singer had with their partner and the sadness that comes with realizing it's over.
Line by Line Meaning
Your body is shaking and my body is growing cold
You're nervous and I'm losing interest
You tell your stories but your stories they're so old
You keep talking about the same things over and over
The sun is warm and the water is now fine
The day is perfect
But you've been drinking up love songs like you've been drinking up wine
You're indulging in love stories and romantic ideas
I met an old man; he sits and plays guitar
I talked to an elderly man who was playing music
He said the music's the way to young lovers hearts
He claimed that music is the key to passionate love
Well, I'm missing, missing, missing my summer love
I'm deeply longing for my past summer romance
I'm longing for comfort, I'm longing for your touch
I crave the physical and emotional security that comes with being with you
And I said, 'Oh kiss me, oh kiss, oh kiss me'
My desire for your affection is intense
And the summer it will never end
I want to hold on to the happy memories from that summer forever
She laughed, she laughed; she picked flowers and I sang
We had a fun and carefree time together
She laughed and danced when it started to rain
She found joy in the unexpected and we enjoyed each other's company regardless of the weather
I kissed, I kissed you underneath that tree
I shared a passionate moment with you in a specific location
We dreamt of how beautiful our futures could be
We envisioned a bright future together filled with endless possibilities
I want you, oh, in the blackest of night
I want you at your most vulnerable and intimate
I held your hand, kissed your lips and said, 'Goodnight'
We shared a tender moment saying goodbye for the night
Contributed by Lily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.