1. WAR were a popul… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least nine artists with this name:
1. WAR were a popular funk group of the '70s. They mixed soul, jazz, blues, reggae, Latin and rock influences in their music. They had a very recognizable sound, due to their mix of harmonica, horns, guitar, bass, percussion, and vocals. WAR was initially formed in 1969 from a band called Nightshift to jam while Eric Burdon free-associated lyrics. They released two albums under Burdon's name, the first of which contained the hit Spill the Wine. Burdon left the group in 1971, and WAR had several major hits through the early to mid 1970s.
2. A Swedish black metal band that was formed by members of few bands including Dark Funeral, Hypocrisy and Ophthalamia. They released two albums and then changed their name to Total War. The compilation "We Are... Total War" (2001) consists of their two releases on one disc. (Check more on WAR (Swe))
3. A Polish black metal band, formed in 1993 and since split up. The band has released 4 albums and refuses to publish photographs of the members since their demo days. Lyrical themes include War, Misanthropy, Hatred and Anti-christianity.
4. Rumbling lo-fi synth/post-punk from Posh Isolation. Features Elias Rønnenfelt from Iceage and Loke Rahbek from Sexdrome.
5. An Italian thrash metal band.
6. A dark ambient/electronic band who released one album, Obedience, in 2002.
7. An unsigned American MC.
8. Jeremy
9. War is an alias of French drum and bass producer Samy Ponsar.
SUMMER
War Lyrics
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Eight track playin' all your fav'rite sounds
The rhythm of the bongos fill the park
The street musicians tryin' to get a start
'Cause it's summer
Summer time is here
Yes it's summer
Yes it's summer
My time of year
Stretched out on a blanket in the sand
Kids of all ages diggin' Disneyland
Rappin' on the C.B. radio in your van
We'll give a big ten four to the truckin' man
'Cause it's summer
Summer time is here
Yes it's summer
My time of year
Yes it's summer
My time of year
Young boys playin' stick ball in the street
Fire hydrants help to beat the heat
Old man feeding pigeons in the square
Nighttime finds young lovers walking there
'Cause it's summer
Summer time is here
Yes it's summer
In Atlantic City or out in Malibu
Or any where between, I'm telling you
When you feel those balmy breezes on your face
Summer time is the best time any place
'Cause it's summer
Summer time is here
Yes it's summer
My time of year
'Cause it's summer
Summer time is here (yes it is)
Yes it's summer
My time of year
'Cause it's summer
Summer time is here
Yes it's summer (yes it is)
My time of year
The song "Summer" by War describes the joy and excitement that comes with the arrival of summer. The song begins with the image of driving around town with the windows down and the sound of an eight-track tape playing favorite music. The rhythm of bongos fills the park, and street musicians try to get their start. The warm season of summer brings a certain energy and liveliness to the world.
The singer also mentions activities that are associated with summer, such as picnicking on a beach, going to Disneyland with kids, playing stick ball in the street, and feeding pigeons. The image of young lovers walking in the square during the evening indicates that summer is also a time for love and romance.
Overall, the song captures the essence of summer and the feeling that comes with it. It is a time of liveliness, joy, and warmth. By the end of the song, the listener can feel the excitement of the singer and share in his appreciation of this wonderful time of year.
Line by Line Meaning
Ridin' 'round town with all the windows down
Driving through the city with the windows open and the breeze blowing in
Eight track playin' all your fav'rite sounds
Listening to your favorite tunes on an eight-track player in the car
The rhythm of the bongos fill the park
The sound of the bongos can be heard throughout the park
The street musicians tryin' to get a start
Local musicians are trying to make a name for themselves by playing in the park
'Cause it's summer
This is all happening because it's summertime
Summer time is here
It's officially summertime
Yes it's summer
Affirming that it's summertime
My time of year
The artist loves summer and always looks forward to it
Stretched out on a blanket in the sand
Laying down on a blanket at the beach
Kids of all ages diggin' Disneyland
Children of all ages enjoy spending time at Disneyland
Rappin' on the C.B. radio in your van
Talking on a C.B. radio while driving a van
We'll give a big ten four to the truckin' man
Acknowledging a passing truck driver over the C.B. radio
Young boys playin' stick ball in the street
Children playing stick ball on the street
Fire hydrants help to beat the heat
Opening fire hydrants to cool off in the summer heat
Old man feeding pigeons in the square
An elderly man feeding pigeons in a public square
Nighttime finds young lovers walking there
Young couples walking around in the square at night
In Atlantic City or out in Malibu
Referring to two popular summer vacation spots
Or any where between, I'm telling you
Summer is great no matter where you are
When you feel those balmy breezes on your face
When the warm summer breeze blows against your face
Summer time is the best time any place
Summer is the best season, no matter where you are located
Summer time is here (yes it is)
Confirming that it is indeed summertime
My time of year
The artist's favorite season is summer
Yes it's summer (yes it is)
Reiterating that it is summertime
'Cause it's summer
All of these fun summer activities are happening because it is summer
Summer time is here
Announcing that summer has arrived
Yes it's summer (yes it is)
Affirming that it is summer
My time of year
Summer is the singer's favorite season
'Cause it's summer
As before, all of the summertime activities described are happening because it is summer
Summer time is here
Confirming once again that summer has arrived
Yes it's summer (yes it is)
Emphasizing that it is in fact summertime
My time of year
Concluding that summer is the singer's favorite season
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MARK ANDREW PONTIUS, NICHOLAS OLIVER RUTH, PABLO SIGNORI, SAMANTHA BARBERA, SIDNEY ANTHONY MILLER
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Does anybody know the meaning of the lyrics? Google translate came up empty.