SUMMER
Venture Lyrics


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A time to be reapin', a time to be sowin'.
The green leaves of Summer are callin' me home.
'Twas so good to be young then, in a season of plenty,
When the catfish were jumpin' as high as the sky.

A time just for plantin', a time just for ploughin'.
A time to be courtin' a girl of your own.
'Twas so good to be young then, to be close to the earth,
And to stand by your wife at the moment of birth.

A time to be reapin', a time to be sowin'.
The green leaves of Summer are callin' me home.
'Twas so good to be young then, with the sweet smell of apples,
And the owl in the pine tree a-winkin' his eye.

A time just for plantin', a time just for ploughin'.
A time just for livin', a place for to die.
'Twas so good to be young then, to be close to the earth,
Now the green leaves of Summer are callin' me home.





'Twas so good to be young then, to be close to the earth,
Now the green leaves of Summer are callin' me home.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Summer" by Ventures are about the memories of the singer's youth and how the season of summer brings back those memories of youth. The first stanza speaks about the joys of being young, in a time of plenty, when catfish were jumping high in the sky. The second stanza talks about the joys of planting and ploughing, and courting a girl. The singer remembers standing by his wife at the moment of birth and how close the singer was to the earth at that time. The last stanza talks about the sweet smells of apples, the owl in the pine tree and the memories of living and dying.


The song speaks to the emotions of nostalgia, reminiscing about the past and how certain things, like the season of summer, bring back those memories. The lyrics paint a picture of a simpler time, when the joys of life were basic - planting, ploughing, courting a girl, and standing by your loved ones at the moment of birth. The singer remembers the smell of apples, the singing of owls and how the green leaves of summer are calling him back home. Overall, the lyrics are very evocative and emotive, painting a vivid picture of a life that was simple, yet deeply fulfilling.


Line by Line Meaning

A time to be reapin', a time to be sowin'.
There is a season for harvesting and for planting new seeds. Everything in life happens at its own time.


The green leaves of Summer are callin' me home.
The warmth and beauty of summer are drawing me to my roots and reminding me of where I come from.


'Twas so good to be young then, in a season of plenty,
It was wonderful to be young during a time of abundance and plenty, when life seemed full of possibilities.


When the catfish were jumpin' as high as the sky.
The image of catfish jumping so high that they seem to touch the sky is a metaphor for the feeling of boundless energy and excitement that comes with youth.


A time just for plantin', a time just for ploughin'.
There are specific times for certain activities, and it's important to honor and respect those natural rhythms.


A time to be courtin' a girl of your own.
During this time, it's natural and expected for young men to seek out romantic relationships and pursue love.


'Twas so good to be young then, to be close to the earth,
Being connected to the natural world and to the cycles of the seasons is a beautiful and important part of life, especially in youth.


And to stand by your wife at the moment of birth.
To be present and supportive during the birth of a child is a sacred and life-changing moment.


With the sweet smell of apples,
The scent of apples is a nostalgic symbol of the pleasures and abundance of youth and summer.


And the owl in the pine tree a-winkin' his eye.
The owl is a mysterious and wise creature, and its presence in this song evokes a sense of peace and calmness.


A time just for livin', a place for to die.
Life is meant to be lived fully and enjoyed, and there is a specific place and time for everything, including death.


Now the green leaves of Summer are callin' me home.
The beauty and warmth of summer are drawing me back to my roots and reminding me of where I belong.


'Twas so good to be young then, to be close to the earth,
Being in touch with nature and the cycles of the seasons is a powerful and meaningful part of life, especially in youth.


Now the green leaves of Summer are callin' me home.
Summer is a time of warmth and growth, and it reminds me of my home and my place in the world.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIMITRI TIOMKIN, PAUL FRANCIS WEBSTER

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April Brooks

That is awesome Michael!!!! Congratulations to you!!! Enjoy your time in MA!!!

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