"See her smile lead me to the bedroom
Fire burning and there’s wine for two
Feel your legs spreading out to take me
Just can’t wait to get inside of you."
The original songwriters did not approve of the new lyrics, so the band was forced to record the song with its original words.
When the song was released as a single, two new versions which incorporate “Set Me On Fire” were sent to radio stations, simply named “New Version” and “Full Length New Version”.
The following year, a “Rejected Radio Release” version of the song appeared on releases for the single “Love You To Death”. And a different mix of the song done by Rick Rubin was included on the “Top-Shelf” edition of Bloody Kisses in 2009.
The original recording of this song with Steele’s own lyrics (as “Summer Girl”) was never officially released, but has been uploaded to YouTube.
Summer Breeze
Type O Negative Lyrics
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Even on a Friday night
A little light-a-shinin' in the window
Lets me know everything's all right
Summer breeze
Makes me feel fine
Blowin' through the jasmine in my mind
Summer breeze
Makes me feel fine
Blowin' through the jasmine in my mind
See the paper layin' on the sidewalk
Music from the house next door
So I walk on up to the door step
Through the screen and across the floor
Summer breeze
Makes me feel fine
Blowin' through the jasmine in my mind
Summer breeze
Makes me feel fine
Blowin' through the jasmine in my mind
Sweet days of summer
The jasmine's in bloom
July is dressed up and playing her tune
When I come home
From a hard day's work
And you're waitin' there
Not a care
Not a care in the world
See the smile awaitin' in the kitchen
Food cookin' and the plates for two
Feel your arms reachin' out to hold me
In the evening when the day is through
Summer breeze
Makes me feel fine
Blowin' through the jasmine in my mind
Summer breeze, yeah
Makes me feel fine
Blowin' through the jasmine in my mind
Summer breeze
Makes me feel fine
Blowin' through the jasmine in my mind
The above lyrics appear in the song "Summer Breeze" by Type O Negative, a cover of the 1972 song by Seals and Crofts. The song provides a glimpse into a peaceful summer evening, with the singer observing the world around him and feeling content with his surroundings.
The first verse of the song describes the singer's observation of a lit window and curtains hanging in it, providing reassurance that everything is fine. The second verse depicts the singer walking towards a house while hearing music and observing a paper on the sidewalk. The familiar music and surroundings provide the singer with a sense of comfort and connection.
The chorus of the song is the most recognizable, with the singer describing the feeling of a summer breeze blowing through his mind and making him feel fine. The emphasis on the jasmine flower suggests a sensual and romantic theme, with the breeze and aroma symbolizing the joys and passions of summer love.
The final verse of the song describes coming home to a smiling partner, with food cooking and plates set for two. The singer feels the warmth and love of his partner's embrace, soothing away the stress of a hard day's work. The sense of peace and happiness conveyed in the lyrics culminates in the final repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the simple yet powerful pleasures of a summer breeze blowing through one's mind.
Line by Line Meaning
See the curtains hangin' in the window
Observing the curtains hanging in the window
Even on a Friday night
Acknowledging it's a Friday night
A little light-a-shinin' in the window
Noting the presence of a light shining in the window
Lets me know everything's all right
Concluding that everything is okay
Summer breeze
Feeling the sensation of a summer breeze
Makes me feel fine
Enjoying the pleasant feeling brought by the summer breeze
Blowin' through the jasmine in my mind
Mentally associating the summer breeze with jasmine flowers
See the paper layin' on the sidewalk
Observing a newspaper lying on the sidewalk
Music from the house next door
Hearing music coming from the neighboring house
So I walk on up to the door step
Approaching the doorstep
Through the screen and across the floor
Entering the house through the screen door and walking across the floor
Sweet days of summer
Summer days filled with sweetness
The jasmine's in bloom
Noticing the blooming of jasmine flowers
July is dressed up and playing her tune
Feeling that July is festive and vibrant
When I come home
Returning home
From a hard day's work
After a tiring day at work
And you're waitin' there
Finding someone waiting at home
Not a care
Without any worries
Not a care in the world
Feeling completely carefree
See the smile awaitin' in the kitchen
Noticing a smile waiting in the kitchen
Food cookin' and the plates for two
Realizing that food is being cooked and two plates are set for a shared meal
Feel your arms reachin' out to hold me
Experiencing someone's arms reaching out to embrace
In the evening when the day is through
During the evening after the day has ended
Summer breeze, yeah
Feeling the summer breeze once again
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Darrell Crofts, Jimmy Seals
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gokusondbz
I remember hearing this song for the first time on the opening of I Know What You Did Last Summer.
@saposergio82
one of the best opening's to movie ever! you could hear the waves crashing as well with the song and that was so awesome!
@discardmyfriends
+gokusondbz Funnily enough in an interview Pete said he never even bothered to watch the movie
@Djp2987
just gonna say that
@nikedelman
Remember seeing the movie and being pleasantly surprised
@daveidmarx8296
I remember hearing this for the first time late '94/early '95 on ZROCK radio in Poughkeepsie, NY. I was really surprised Type O would cover Seals & Crofts.
@TheJonMaddox
Type O Negative opened for Ozzy Osborne at South Park Meadows in Austin TX in May 4, 96. Peter Steele was a giant on stage when he sang this song, I witnessed an entire crowd of heavy metal rockers melt.
@OpnDoarPlcy
Must have been amazing. Experiences like those at concerts happen I know that I'm having what I would call a religious experience.
@steelepete2335
OpnDoarPlcy Me too friend, been having it since 2001 and the result is: I missed Pete's death. Didn't find out till August 2016.
@OpnDoarPlcy
steele Pete How did feel when you found out he was dead?