Summer Nights
Travis Cormier Lyrics
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My reputation is at stake so I won't step back
You can dance and lie all night Just to see it through
You can be the star of the film we
Were made into But I won′t be in no more
I want to give them to you but you've stolen all our summer nights
I can't figure out why
Now is the right time
Oh Oh Oh Summer nights Now is the right time
Oh Oh OH Summer Nights Now is the right time
You say you′re playing by the rules but i don't see how
Whatever game you think we play No they don′t apply
Yeah you can dance and lie all night guess that's what you do
I hope the part you got it was worth breaking us in two
I won′t be here no more
I want to give them to you but you've stolen all our summer nights
I can′t figure out why
The sun's out again Gotta move before it goes back down
Now is the right time
Oh Oh Oh Summer nights Now is the right time
Oh Oh OH Summer Nights Now is the right time
The lights are flashing the curtain's falling we′re back at square one
In our story there is no happy ending but at least we had one
The lights are flashing the curtain′s falling we're back at square one
In our story no happy ending but at least we had one
I want to give them to you but you′ve stolen all our summer nights
I can't figure out why
The sun′s out again Gotta move before we go back down
Now is the right
Gotta give them to you but you've stolen all our summer nights
I can′t figure out why
The sun's out again Gotta move before we go back down
Now is the right time
Oh Oh Oh Summer nights
I said now is the right time
Oh Oh OH Those Summer Nights Now is the right time
In "Summer Nights" by Travis Cormier, the lyrics depict a situation where the singer acknowledges that they have gone along with everything the other person said, even though they know that the person doesn't truly mean what they say. The singer's reputation is on the line, so they refuse to back down. The other person is willing to dance and lie all night just to see their plan through, even though it means being the center of attention in the film that their relationship has become. However, the singer declares that they won't be a part of it anymore.
The chorus highlights the frustration and disappointment of the singer, as they express their desire to give the other person their love and care, but feel like their summer nights together have been stolen. They can't understand why this has happened, but they know they have to act quickly because time is running out. They emphasize that now is the right time to make a change.
The second verse continues to express the singer's confusion about the other person's actions. While the other person claims to be playing by the rules, the singer can't see how their actions fit within the supposed game they are playing. The other person's tendency to dance and lie all night is seen as a betrayal that has resulted in the singer feeling shattered. They declare that they will no longer be present in the situation.
The bridge delves into the aftermath of the relationship. The lights are flashing, and the curtain is falling, symbolizing the end of their story. They find themselves back at square one, with no happy ending in sight. However, the singer acknowledges that at least they were able to share some moments together.
In the final repetition of the chorus, the singer once again expresses their desire to give their love and care, but acknowledges that their summer nights have been stolen. They can't fathom why this has happened but emphasize the importance of taking action now, before it's too late. The phrase "Oh Oh OH Summer Nights" reinforces the longing and nostalgia for the happier times they once shared. Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a relationship that has been tainted by lies, leaving the singer feeling hurt and wanting to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I go along with all you said but you don't mean that
I agree with everything you say, but deep down I know you're being insincere
My reputation is at stake so I won't step back
I can't afford to back down because my reputation is on the line
You can dance and lie all night Just to see it through
You're willing to deceive and manipulate just to achieve your desired outcome
You can be the star of the film we Were made into But I won't be in no more
You can enjoy the spotlight from our relationship, but I won't be a part of it anymore
I want to give them to you but you've stolen all our summer nights
I wanted to share joyful experiences with you, but you've taken away all the happy memories we could have had together
I can't figure out why
I can't understand why you would ruin something that could have been beautiful
The sun's out again Gotta move before it goes back down
We need to take action and make the most of this opportunity before it's too late
Now is the right time
This moment is perfect for us to make a change
You say you're playing by the rules but I don't see how
You claim to adhere to certain standards, but I can't see any evidence of that
Whatever game you think we play No they don't apply
The rules you think we're following are irrelevant and don't apply to our situation
I hope the part you got it was worth breaking us in two
I hope whatever satisfaction you gained from this was worth tearing our relationship apart
The lights are flashing the curtain's falling we're back at square one
Our story is coming to an end, and we're back to where we started
In our story there is no happy ending but at least we had one
Our relationship may not have a fairy-tale ending, but at least we had moments of happiness
Gotta give them to you but you've stolen all our summer nights
I should have shared those magical moments with you, but you've taken them away from us
I said now is the right time
I reiterate that this is the perfect moment for us to make a change
Oh Oh OH Those Summer Nights Now is the right time
These warm summer nights were meant to be cherished, and now is the ideal moment to embrace them
Writer(s): Julien Jaco Joris, Benoit Pierre Leon Leclercq
Contributed by Taylor J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.