About the song
Kenny Chesney’s “Summertime” captures the carefree feeling of the season through a nostalgic lens. Here’s a breakdown of the background and themes:
Background:
- Released in 2005, the song became a summer anthem, particularly resonating with fans who connect with Chesney’s brand of country music that often revolves around beach life and warm weather.
Themes:
- Freedom and Escape: Summer is presented as a time to break free from routine (school’s out, nights roll in) and embrace a more relaxed pace.
- Nostalgia: The song evokes a sense of longing for simpler times, referencing youthful experiences like cruising in an old car with a love interest.
- Simple Pleasures: The lyrics celebrate the little things that make summer special – warm nights, swimming holes, carefree drives with the windows down.
- Enduring Appeal: The song acknowledges that “the more things change, the more they stay the same,” suggesting that the joys of summer remain constant regardless of age.
- Shared Experience: Singing along to the “perfect song on the radio” reinforces the idea that summer is a time for connection and shared experiences.
Overall, “Summertime” paints a picture of a carefree, nostalgic summer filled with simple pleasures and the promise of good times.
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Lyrics
Summertime is finally here
That old ballpark, man, is back in gear Out on 49 Man, I can see the lightsSchool’s out and the nights roll in
Man, just like a long lost friend You ain’t seen in a while You can’t help but smileAnd it’s two bare feet on the dashboard
Young love and an old Ford Cheap shades and a tattoo And a Yoo-Hoo (Yoo-Hoo) bottle on the floorboardPerfect song on the radio
Sing along ’cause it’s one we know It’s a smile, it’s a kiss It’s a sip of wine, it’s summertime Sweet summertimeTemperature says ninety three
Down at the Deposit and Guarantee But that swimmin’ hole It’s nice and coldBikini bottoms underneath
But the boys’ hearts still skip a beat When them girls shimmy off Them old cutoffsAnd it’s two bare feet on the dashboard
Young love and an old Ford Cheap shades and a tattoo And a Yoo-Hoo (Yoo-Hoo) bottle on the floorboardPerfect song on the radio
Sing along ’cause it’s one we know It’s a smile, it’s a kiss It’s a sip of wine, it’s summertime Sweet summertimeThe more things change (the more things change)
The more they stay the same (the more they stay the same) Don’t matter how old you are Man, you know what I’m talkin’ ’bout Yeah, baby, when you gotTwo bare feet on the dashboard
Young love and an old Ford Cheap shades and a tattoo And a Yoo-Hoo (Yoo-Hoo) bottle rollin’ on the floorboardPerfect song on the radio
Sing along ’cause it’s one we know It’s a smile, it’s a kiss It’s a sip of wine, it’s summertime Sweet summertime