Trees swayin' in the summer breeze Show Soft kisses on a summer's day Sweet sleepy warmth of summer nights They say that all good things must end some day And
when the rain They say that all good things must end some day And when the rain [Thanks to grandmaharriett for correcting these lyrics] But don’t you know that it hurts me so/ Chad and Jeremy’s “Summer Song” is a beautiful song about a man reminiscing about a former summer fling. This is not the song of a bitter breakup or of a deep sorrow. The narrator feels a bittersweet pang for his youth while remembering the fun time he had with a girl one summer when he was younger. Chad and Jeremy sing of the new love of summer with its soft breezes and soft kisses and beautiful leaves. Chad and JeremyBut then Autumn came–and with it the rain, and the end of a love. Perhaps due to school, we don’t know. The lyrics are simple and express a common motif—the transition of summer to autumn is similar to the way a new love can turn to an old love. Paul Simon was fond of this imagery: he used it in Leaves that are Green and April Come She Will. The chord progression on “Summer Song” is simple and this is a fun song for a beginning guitar student. The magic comes from the harmonies between Chad & Jeremy and the lovely melody. They sing the song with tenderness. There is an innocence to the lyrics. This song has one of the best bridges of any song (“They say that all good things must end…”). It is a great transition and the mood is a contrast to the upbeat tone of the rest of the song. We feel as if the narrator is getting down but then springs out of the dark mood and ends with an overall positive memory. Trees swayin’ in the summer breeze Soft kisses on a summer’s day Sweet sleepy warmth of summer nights They say that all good things must end some day And when the
rain They say that all good things must end some day And when the rain Songwriters: Clive Metcalf / David Stuart / Keith Noble Post navigationThe best pop, folk, punk & rock songs. Song Meanings, Lyrics, & Rankings. Trees swayin' in the summer breeze Soft kisses on a summer's day Sweet sleepy warmth of summer nights They say that all good things must end some day And when the rain They say that all good things must end some day And when the rain Lyrics submitted by SongMeanings A Summer Song Lyrics as written by David Stuart Clive Metcalf Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC Lyrics powered by LyricFind Add your thoughtsLog in now to tell us what you think this song means. Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise! |