Feeding on a diet of The Pogues, Paul Kelly, and whatever else was playing, Joy cut his teeth performing at open mic nights in Melbourne. His style is folk music with pop influences. His songs capture the familiar pulse of everyday experiences in a unique and celebratory manner. His lyrics reach out to you and hold on for a moment.
Great Summer
Vance Joy Lyrics
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Your mouth a sip of wine, you cool me, cool me down
Do you know me, you know me, you know me, do you know me now?
Do you love me, you love me, you love me, do you love me now?
Oh
Left your clothes next to the bed
I hope you had a great summer, a great summer away
Now I'm in the dark, I'm not so used to doubt
You're my first cigarette, cause you calm me, you calm me down
Do you love me, you love me, you love me, do you love me now?
Do you feel me, you feel me, you feel me, do you feel me now?
Oh
Left your clothes next to the bed
Some pretty pictures in my head
I hope you had a great summer, a great summer away
The kid you used to be
But I know that you're still there
I hope you had a great summer, a great summer away
Why'd I let you go? Why'd I let you go?
Why'd I let you go? Why?
Why'd I let you go? Why'd I let you go?
Why'd I let you go? Why?
Your clothes next to the bed
Some pretty pictures in my head
I hope you had a great summer, a great summer away
The kid you used to be
But I know that you're still there
I hope you had a great summer, a great summer away
Left your clothes next to the bed
Some pretty pictures in my head
I hope you had a great summer, a great summer away
The kid you used to be
Well, I know that you're still there
I hope you had a great summer, a great summer away
The lyrics to Vance Joy's song "Great Summer" seem to talk about a person who is reflecting on their past relationship. The first verse introduces the singer coming to their ex-partner's house, knocking at their door, and being invited in to have a sip of wine. The second verse seems to reveal that the singer is feeling anxious and doubtful about their relationship and compares their ex-partner to a calming cigarette. The chorus questions the ex-partner's feelings towards the singer, asking if they know and love each other now.
The third verse seems to suggest that the person is feeling regret about the end of the relationship and wonders why they let their ex-partner go. The chorus repeats, reaffirming the singer's desire to know if their ex-partner still cares for them. The final verse repeats the second verse but ends on a more hopeful note, hoping that their ex-partner had a great summer away.
Overall, the lyrics of the song evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing for a past relationship. The singer seems to have unresolved feelings and questions about their ex-partner, wondering if they still have a chance to rekindle their love.
Line by Line Meaning
Coming to your house, knocking at your door
I am visiting your place and trying to grab your attention
Your mouth a sip of wine, you cool me, cool me down
You offer me wine which has a calming effect on me
Do you know me, you know me, you know me, do you know me now?
Do you really understand me and my emotions?
Do you love me, you love me, you love me, do you love me now?
Do you have true feelings of love for me at present?
Left your clothes next to the bed
Your clothes were scattered around near the bed
Some pretty pictures in my head
Memories of sweet moments with you are still fresh in my mind
I hope you had a great summer, a great summer away
I pray you enjoyed your summer to the fullest
Now I'm in the dark, I'm not so used to doubt
I am uncertain and insecure as I am not familiar with such feelings
You're my first cigarette, cause you calm me, you calm me down
You are like a cigarette which helps me calm down and relax
Do you feel me, you feel me, you feel me, do you feel me now?
Do you understand what I am trying to say or express at present?
Why'd I let you go? Why'd I let you go? Why'd I let you go? Why?
I am regretting my decision of letting you go and trying to find reasons for it
The kid you used to be
I remember how carefree and happy you used to be
But I know that you're still there
I am aware that your essence has not changed despite growing up
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JAMES KEOGH
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Alex Stefanov
[Verse 1]
Coming to your house, knocking at your door
You're my first sip of wine, you cool me, cool me down
[Pre-Chorus]
Do you know me, you know me, you know me, do you know me now?
Do you love me, you love me, you love me, do you love me now?
Oh
[Chorus]
Left your clothes next to the bed
Some pretty pictures in my head
I hope you had a great summer, a great summer away
[Verse 2]
Now I'm in the dark, I'm not so used to doubt
You're my first cigarette, cause you calm me, you calm me down
[Pre-Chorus]
Do you love me, you love me, you love me, do you love me now?
Do you feel me, you feel me, you feel me, do you feel me now?
Oh
[Chorus]
Left your clothes next to the bed
Some pretty pictures in my head
I hope you had a great summer, a great summer away
The kid you used to be
But I know that you're still there
I hope you had a great summer, a great summer away
[Bridge]
Why'd I let you go? Why'd I let you go?
Why'd I let you go? Why?
Why'd I let you go? Why'd I let you go?
Why'd I let you go? Why?
[Chorus]
Your clothes next to the bed
Some pretty pictures in my head
I hope you had a great summer, a great summer away
The kid you used to be
But I know that you're still there
I hope you had a great summer, a great summer away
[Chorus]
Left your clothes next to the bed
Some pretty pictures in my head
I hope you had a great summer, a great summer away
The kid you used to be
Well, I know that you're still there
I hope you had a great summer, a great summer away
Marvin Villalba
LYRICS...
Coming to your house, knocking at your door
Your mouth a sip of wine, you cool me, cool me down
Do you know me, you know me, you know me, do you know me now?
Do you love me, you love me, you love me, do you love me now?
Oh
Left your clothes next to the bed
Some pretty pictures in my head
I hope you had a great summer, a great summer away
Now I'm in the dark, I'm not so used to doubt
You're my first cigarette, cause you calm me, you calm me down
Do you love me, you love me, you love me, do you love me now?
Do you feel me, you feel me, you feel me, do you feel me now?
Oh
Left your clothes next to the bed
Some pretty pictures in my head
I hope you had a great summer, a great summer away
The kid you used to be
But I know that you're still there
I hope you had a great summer, a great summer away
Why'd I let you go? Why'd I let you go?
Why'd I let you go? Why?
Why'd I let you go? Why'd I let you go?
Why'd I let you go? Why?
Your clothes next to the bed
Some pretty pictures in my head
I hope you had a great summer, a great summer away
The kid you used to be
But I know that you're still there
I hope you had a great summer, a great summer away
Left your clothes next to the bed
Some pretty pictures in my head
I hope you had a great summer, a great summer away
The kid you used to be
Well, I know that you're still there
I hope you had a great summer, a great summer away.
Tummy
Coming to your house
Knocking at your door
Your mouth a sip of wine
You cool me, cool me down
Do you know me, you know me, you know me, do you know me now?
Do you love me, you love me, you love me, do you love me now?
Oh
Left your clothes next to the bed
Some pretty pictures in my head
I hope you had a great summer, a great summer away
Now I'm in the dark
I'm not so used to doubt
You're my first cigarette
Cause you calm me, you calm me down
Do you love me, you love me, you love me, do you love me now?
Do you feel me, you feel me, you feel me, do you feel me now?
Oh
Left your clothes next to the bed
Some pretty pictures in my head
I hope you had a great summer, a great summer away
The kid you used to be
But I know that you're still there
I hope you had a great summer, a great summer away
Why'd I let you go? Why'd I let you go?
Why'd I let you go? Why?
Why'd I let you go? Why'd I let you go?
Why'd I let you go? Why?
Your clothes next to the bed
Some pretty pictures in my head
I hope you had a great summer, a great summer away
The kid you used to be
But I know that you're still there
I hope you had a great summer, a great summer away
Left your clothes next to the bed
Some pretty pictures in my head
I hope you had a great summer, a great summer away
The kid you used to be
Well, I know that you're still there
I hope you had a great summer, a great summer away
Adam S
This song makes me feel things I haven't actually experienced.
Sophia T
Adam S I’ve never related more in my life
DirtyLargo
Same dude
Sara Pallares
Literally the sameee
Dreico.
Sameee
Meli.
Same :/
Roxanne
this is officially my theme song for summer
Maryam Bakri
OMGGGG SAMMMEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
I COULD LITERALLY JUST IMAGINE MY SUMMER AND THIS SONG BACKGROUNDING IT!!!!!!!
Charple
Writing this on September 2nd 2017, wish I could say I had a great summer
J breezzy
This has been my last summer before senior year. My last meaningful summer. I will always miss