Summer Wine
U2 & The Corrs Lyrics
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Strawberries, cherries and an angel's kiss in spring
My summer wine is really made from all these things
BONO:
I walked in town on silver spurs that jingled to
And sang song that I had only sang to just a few
She saw my silver spurs and said
And I will give to you summer wine
BOTH:
Oh-oh summer wine
ANDREA:
Strawberries, cherries and an angel's kiss in spring
My summer wine is really made from all these things
Take off your silver spurs and help me pass the time
And I will give to you summer wine
BOTH:
Oh-oh summer wine
BONO:
My eyes grew heavy and my lips they could not speak
I tried to get up, but I couldn't find my feet
She reassured me with an unfamiliar line
And then she gave to me more summer wine
BOTH:
Oh-oh summer wine
ANDREA:
Strawberries, cherries and an angel's kiss in spring
My summer wine is really made from all these things
Take off your silver spurs and help me pass the time
And I will give to you summer wine
BOTH:
Oh-oh summer wine
When we woke up the sun was shining in our eyes
Our silver spurs were gone my head felt twice its size
Who took the silver spurs, a dollar and a dime
And left us cravin' for more summer wine
Oh-oh summer wine
Oh-oh Oh-oh Oh-oh Oh-oh
The lyrics to U2 & The Corrs's song "Summer Wine" tell a story of a romantic encounter between two individuals. Andrea begins the song by describing the allure of her "summer wine," which is a metaphorical representation of the intoxicating and pleasurable aspects of love and romance. She compares it to "strawberries, cherries, and an angel's kiss in spring," emphasizing the sweetness and purity of the experience.
Bono enters the narrative as the other character, wearing silver spurs and singing a song that was only meant for a select few. Andrea is captivated by his appearance and musical talent and suggests they spend some time together. She offers to share her "summer wine" with him, implying that their time together will be filled with passion and joy.
As the story progresses, Bono mentions that his eyes became heavy and his lips couldn't speak, suggesting that the intensity of their encounter rendered him speechless. Andrea reassures him with an unfamiliar line, which could symbolize her comforting and reassuring presence during their intimate moment. She then gives him more "summer wine," indicating that their connection deepens and their love intensifies.
The song concludes with both singers pondering the aftermath of their encounter. They wake up to the sun shining in their eyes, realizing that their silver spurs are gone and their heads feel heavy. The loss of the silver spurs, a dollar, and a dime suggests that the romantic encounter may have come at a cost. However, they are left craving for more "summer wine," implying that despite the consequences, the intensity and pleasure of their love are worth pursuing again.
Line by Line Meaning
Strawberries, cherries and an angel's kiss in spring
These sweet and delightful experiences in spring symbolize the ingredients that make up my intoxicating summer wine
My summer wine is really made from all these things
The essence of my summer wine is a blend of the joy and sweetness found in strawberries, cherries, and an angel's kiss
I walked in town on silver spurs that jingled to
I strutted confidently through the town with my jingling silver spurs, signifying my bold and adventurous nature
And sang song that I had only sang to just a few
I sang a heartfelt song that I had previously shared with only a select few individuals, revealing my vulnerability and affection
She saw my silver spurs and said
She noticed my distinctive silver spurs and became intrigued by my charm and allure
Let's pass some time
Let's spend some quality time together, enjoying each other's company and creating memorable moments
And I will give to you summer wine
In return, I will share my enchanting and intoxicating summer wine, which represents my affection and devotion
Oh-oh summer wine
The exclamation 'Oh-oh summer wine' expresses the intoxicating and blissful feeling brought about by the experience of summer wine
My eyes grew heavy and my lips they could not speak
I became overwhelmed with a deep sense of longing and desire, rendering me unable to articulate my emotions
I tried to get up, but I couldn't find my feet
I struggled to regain my composure and footing, feeling disoriented and captivated by the effect of the summer wine
She reassured me with an unfamiliar line
She comforted me with a comforting expression or gesture that I had never encountered before, making me feel at ease and understood
And then she gave to me more summer wine
As a gesture of deepening our connection, she offered me more of the irresistible and intoxicating summer wine
When we woke up the sun was shining in our eyes
After a night of indulging in the summer wine, we awakened to the bright morning sun blinding us with its radiance
Our silver spurs were gone my head felt twice its size
The silver spurs, representing our adventurous spirit, were missing, and I felt the lingering effects of the summer wine, causing my head to feel heavy and overwhelmed
Who took the silver spurs, a dollar and a dime
We wonder and question the unknown person who took our silver spurs, along with a small monetary value, leaving us with a sense of loss
And left us cravin' for more summer wine
Their actions left us yearning and longing for another taste of the irresistible and addictive summer wine
Oh-oh summer wine
The expression 'Oh-oh summer wine' continues to symbolize the enchanting and desirable nature of the summer wine that we desire
Oh-oh Oh-oh Oh-oh Oh-oh
Repeating the exclamation 'Oh-oh' emphasizes the overwhelming allure and addictive nature of the summer wine
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lee Hazlewood
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