The band released their debut self-titled album, Young the Giant, on 25 January 2011, which was preceded by a digital-only release in October 2010. The first single, "My Body," reached #5 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart, and a second single, "Cough Syrup," reached #3 on the same chart.
Previously, the band was known as The Jakes. They released a 7 song EP, Shake My Hand, in 2008, which including two songs ("Garands" and "Cough Syrup") now on the current self-titled album Young the Giant.
Heat of the Summer
Young the Giant Lyrics
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I do it to myself
I lost my phone, my keys, what else?
The answer doesn't help
I'm paranoid as hell and I wanna
Go home but there's no place to run
Feel like it's been forever
I just do what I wanna
In the heat of the summer
If I could roll up another
Baby I could see in technicolor
I just do what I gotta
In the heat of the summer
In the heat of the summer
I've got to figure something out
But I don't know where to start
I found my keys under the couch
But I'm scared of going out
Having all these doubt and I'd rather
Stay home cuz there's no place to run
Feel like it's been forever
Since I had my shit together
I just do what I wanna
In the heat of the summer
If I could roll up another
Baby I could see in technicolor
I just do what I gotta
In the heat of the summer
I'll be wasting time
In the sunshine
I'll be flying high
In the summer time
Feel like it's been forever
Since I had my shit together
I just do what I wanna
In the heat of the summer
If I could roll up another
Baby I could see in technicolor
I just do what I gotta
In the heat of the summer
In the heat of the summer
In Young the Giant's song "Heat of the Summer," the singer finds themselves in a messy situation that they have created for themselves. They have lost their phone and their keys and are feeling paranoid. The answer to their problems is not clear to them and they feel trapped with no place to run. The lyrics express a sense of feeling stuck and not knowing where to go next. The singer has an urge to go home, but it's unclear if they have a home to go to.
The chorus emphasizes the feeling of being lost and out of control. The singer feels like it has been forever since they had their "shit together" and now they just do what they want in the heat of the summer. They are distracted and looking for an escape, whether it's rolling up another joint or finding something else to distract them. The lyrics suggest that the singer is trying to avoid facing their problems and instead is getting lost in the moment.
Overall, "Heat of the Summer" seems to be about the feeling of being lost and out of control and the desire to escape from that feeling. The lyrics evoke a sense of frustration and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
No one can take me out of this mess
I am responsible for my own problems and decisions.
I do it to myself
I am the one who puts myself in difficult situations.
I lost my phone, my keys, what else?
I am forgetful and disorganized, causing me to lose important belongings.
The answer doesn't help
Even if someone were to offer me an explanation, it wouldn't make a significant difference in my current state.
I'm paranoid as hell and I wanna
I am extremely anxious and fearful, with a strong desire to find safety.
Go home but there's no place to run
I want to retreat to familiarity and comfort, but there seems to be nowhere to escape to.
Feel like it's been forever
It seems like a very long time has passed.
Since I had my shit together
I used to have my life in order, but now I am a mess.
I just do what I wanna
I act on impulse and without consideration for the consequences.
In the heat of the summer
During the hot season where emotions may be high.
If I could roll up another
If I could smoke another substance, possibly marijuana.
Baby I could see in technicolor
The colors in my surroundings would be more vibrant and stimulating.
I just do what I gotta
I take necessary actions to get through challenging situations.
I've got to figure something out
I need to find a solution to my problems.
But I don't know where to start
I feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to begin addressing my issues.
I found my keys under the couch
I managed to locate something I had lost, but it was in an unexpected place.
But I'm scared of going out
Despite finding what I had lost, I am still hesitant to leave my current location.
Having all these doubt and I'd rather
My doubts and fears are preventing me from taking action, and I am more comfortable staying where I am.
Stay home cuz there's no place to run
I feel like staying at home is my only option because I am unable to escape my problems.
I'll be wasting time
I will be spending my time in an unproductive manner.
In the sunshine
During the pleasant, bright daytime hours.
I'll be flying high
I will feel euphoric and carefree.
In the summer time
During the season where there is increased opportunity for leisure and recreation.
Writer(s): Eric Cannata, Payam Doostzadeh, John Hill, Sameer Gadhia, Francois Comtois, Jacob Tilley
Contributed by Eli S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@illymation
such a cool music video, so well done and fitting for the song!
@Mwongeli-gl2kz
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@tarungusain2911
Really....
You have a good taste in music....
@joe5058
The "in the open" version is even better. 😁
@joedbernal5745
Young the Giant deserves more recognition for their work.
@mebemea
Joed Bernal AGREED
@robertswick898
Its cumming. Boo
@jf3684
Hell yes they do! What more could you want from a band?
@joedbernal5745
@J F Not be a sell out.