Feels Like Summer
Vince Staples Lyrics

Whatever day, vibe, month it is, it just feels like summer
No matter the time of the year or situation, the vibe of the neighborhood is always like summertime.

You know what I'm saying?
Do you understand and feel this vibe too?

It always feels like summer in the neighborhood man
The neighborhood always feels bright and lively, like summer all year round.

When you get a chance to come in
When you finally get to come and experience this vibe.

You get a chance to lay back, you get a chance to laugh
You get a chance to relax and enjoy life, to have fun and laugh with friends.

You get a chance to chill, best believe that, man
You get a chance to just hang out and have a good time, for sure.

And being that it always feels like summer
Since the atmosphere always feels like summer.

Let's go ahead and make you feel like summer
Let's just enjoy and embrace this vibe and make the most of it.

Summertime in the LB's wild
The summertime is always lit and crazy in the neighborhood.

We gon' party 'til the sun and the guns come out
We'll party hard all day and all night, no matter the danger.

JB first one, fouled out, playing ball
JB was the first one to fall, playing basketball and getting involved in a dangerous lifestyle.

Now the whole city love you, you, how?
Despite the dangers and the consequences, the neighborhood still adores him.

But we know they went down from the get go
We know that everyone involved in the dangers and crimes knew the risks from the beginning.

Dirty dime a dozen rounds better get low
Bullets are cheap and easy to come by, so it's better to lay low and stay safe.

Lil Johnny gave his life for this shit
A person named Lil Johnny died from involving himself in this lifestyle.

All he got was a plot and a bottle from the Winco
All he received in the end was a burial space and a bottle of alcohol from a cheap grocery store.

Still Northside, Parkside pistol
Even with these dangers, the neighborhood still remains the same dangerous area.

Two wins, new friends, we skip those
Despite the successes and new connections, they choose to ignore them and focus on their lifestyle.

Tryin' finessin' my way in the Heaven might hit that gate
He's trying to deceive his way into heaven, but he might only end up at the gates.

Might fall form a big splat
He might not make it to heaven and end up dying.

On the concrete, real street runner
He's a true gangster who spends most of his time on the streets.

First month still feel like summer
Despite the time of the year, the neighborhood still feels like summer.

Cold weather won't stop no gunner
The cold weather won't prevent anyone from committing crimes and using guns.

Wrong hat, wrong day, I'd kill my brother
If anyone in the neighborhood disrespects him, he's willing to even kill his own brother to prove his loyalty.

Aye, summertime I'm in the LB, no
During the summertime, he's in the neighborhood and embracing the vibe.

There ain't shit a broke nigga gon' tell me now
He doesn't want to hear people who don't have anything to offer talking to him.

Drop top with the top down now
He's driving his convertible with the top down, feeling the warm summer breeze.

All the bad bitches gon' feel me now
All the attractive women are now attracted to him because of his lifestyle.

Just gettin' money, don't make money, hey
Just earning money doesn't mean you're successful in life.

White man won't take from me, hey
He won't let anyone, especially white people, take his hard-earned money.

The white fans at the Coachella, hey
Even the white fans at a music festival like Coachella enjoy his music.

Never been touched, niggas know better, hey (Ooh yeah)
People know not to mess with him, because he's never been in trouble or harmed.

Same ways since Summer School Baby Jay
He's been the same way, even since his younger days in summer school.

Either I'ma make the news or I make a play
He's either going to be famous for his actions, or he's going to make a move and make money.

Pass Alyssa house, coulda take a different route
He passed by Alyssa's house, but he could have gone a different way.

Wouldn't be without, thinking 'bout it every day
He's constantly daydreaming and imagining a different life for himself.

Moved on life fast like that
Life moves quickly and things can change in an instant.

Still struggle with the past, I'm strapped
He's still dealing with his past and carrying a weapon for protection.

Somebody gotta watch my back
He needs someone to protect him and have his back, because he can't do it alone.

Everybody wanna count my bag
Everyone wants to know how much money he has and what he's worth.

Ease off me, these streets taught me
Give him space because the streets have taught him to be aggressive and defensive.

Speak softly please don't taunt me
Talk to him politely and calmly, because he's easily provoked.

Knowin' Vic and them stayed on 8th
He knows that some people he's associated with have stayed on 8th street.

If they killed me then I'd be great
If he dies, he'll be famous and remembered as a great person.

Now they lookin' at me
Others are now paying attention and admiring him for his lifestyle.

Here it is man, I told y'all
This is what I've been talking about all along.

Feels like summer in the winter
Even in the winter, the neighborhood still feels like summertime.

No matter what it always feels like summer in the neighborhood
This is just how the neighborhood is and it never changes.

And being that it feels like summer, let's do this man
Let's make the most of the warm and lively atmosphere.

Let's go outside
Let's enjoy the outdoors and embrace this atmosphere.