summer DAZE
All Time Low Lyrics
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Your lips were cherry sour
We didn't have to speak
We were breakin' out and startin' over
With nothing to control us
Our futures at our feet
But nothing gold can stay, you told me so
(Stuck in a)
Sad summer daze, don't fade away
Don't fade away from me, no
Sad summer daze, don't fade away
Don't fade away from me, no
Circling your block for half an hour
You said they cut your power
Now it's too hard to sleep
Serendipity and summer showers
We soak it up like flowers
Growing through the concrete
But nothing gold can stay, you told me so
Now all the nights seem just a little darker
Sometimes moving on means letting go
And letting go is only getting harder
(Lost in a)
Sad summer daze, don't fade away
Don't fade away from me, no
Sad summer daze, don't fade away
Don't fade away from me, no
Never know, if you don't try
Wasn't our, wasn't our time
Never know, if you don't try
Wasn't our, wasn't our time
Even when you're gone it's like I (never know, if you don't try)
Heard my favorite song and now I (wasn't our, wasn't our time)
Never have to wonder, no I (never know, if you don't try)
Never have to wonder (wasn't our, wasn't our time)
Even when you're gone it's like I
Heard my favorite song and now I
Never have to wonder, no I
Never have to wonder
Sad summer daze, don't fade away
Don't fade away from me, no
Sad summer daze, don't fade away
Don't fade away from me, no
(Can't walk away)
In "Summer Daze" by All Time Low, the singer takes us on a journey through a nostalgic summer memory. The song starts with a hopeful and carefree vibe as the singer recalls meeting someone special during the summer. The use of sensory imagery is strong, with the taste of cherry and the feeling of freedom conveyed through the lyrics. They seemed to have found something special as they were "breaking out and starting over" with an exciting future ahead of them. However, they're reminded that "nothing gold can stay" and that sometimes moving on means letting go. As the song progresses, we see the singer struggling to let go of this unique and fleeting moment in their life, and as the title suggests, they're stuck in a sad summer daze.
The second verse gives us a glimpse into the singer's continued struggle to move on as they circle the block looking for their lost connection. They find comfort in the serendipity and summer showers that surround them, but this only serves as a reminder of what they lost. The repeated refrain of "don't fade away" exemplifies the singer's plea to hold on to this memory and the hope that it won't disappear altogether. The bridge is particularly poignant, as the singer admits that even when their connection isn't there, they feel as though they've heard their favorite song, a powerful metaphor for the emotions that can be evoked by summer memories.
Line by Line Meaning
We met after dark and after hours
We first connected in the midst of a spontaneous, adventurous night out
Your lips were cherry sour
I remember the way we kissed, with a bittersweet tang
We didn't have to speak
Our intense chemistry made verbal communication unnecessary
We were breakin' out and startin' over
Our rendezvous felt like a fresh start, a chance to escape our pasts
With nothing to control us
In that moment, we felt free to be ourselves without inhibitions or outside pressures
Our futures at our feet
Our outlooks were hopeful and optimistic, with so many possibilities on the horizon
But nothing gold can stay, you told me so
You warned me that good things don't last forever
Sometimes moving on means letting go
In order to move forward in life, we sometimes have to leave certain experiences behind
(Stuck in a) Sad summer daze, don't fade away
We're caught in a melancholic state of mind, and I don't want to lose the memory of our moment together
Circling your block for half an hour
I couldn't stay away and kept returning to your place
You said they cut your power
You were having troubles, but I wanted to be there for you anyway
Now it's too hard to sleep
I'm struggling with insomnia because I can't stop thinking about you
Serendipity and summer showers
We stumbled into each other's lives unexpectedly one rainy day
We soak it up like flowers
We savored every moment together, like how flowers thrive in the nourishment of rain
Growing through the concrete
Our love was able to flourish despite the obstacles surrounding us
Now all the nights seem just a little darker
After our time together, everything feels a bit more bleak and lonely
And letting go is only getting harder
The more time passes, the more I realize how much I miss you and how difficult it is to move on
(Lost in a) Sad summer daze, don't fade away
I feel like I'm drifting aimlessly in a haze of sadness, and I don't want this memory of you to slip away
Never know, if you don't try
We wouldn't have known the outcome unless we took the risk
Wasn't our, wasn't our time
Unfortunately, it didn't work out for us in the end
Even when you're gone it's like I (never know, if you don't try)
I still wonder what could have been if we tried harder
Heard my favorite song and now I (wasn't our, wasn't our time)
Even when I hear one of my favorite songs, it reminds me of our missed opportunity
Never have to wonder, no I (never know, if you don't try)
It's better to take a chance and find out than to always be left wondering
Sad summer daze, don't fade away
I don't want this memory or feeling to disappear
(Can't walk away)
I'm captivated by the memory of you and can't seem to let it go
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alexander Gaskarth, Andrew Goldstein, Jack Barakat, Zakk Cervini
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@caiotanabe8803
We met after dark and after hours
Your lips were cherry sour
We didn't have to speak
We were breakin' out and startin' over
With nothing to control us
Our futures at our feet
But nothing gold can stay, you told me so
Sometimes moving on means letting go
(Stuck in a)
Sad summer daze, don't fade away
Don't fade away from me, no
Sad summer daze, don't fade away
Don't fade away from me, no
Circling your block for half an hour
You said they cut your power
Now it's too hard to sleep
Serendipity and summer showers
We soak it up like flowers
Growing through the concrete
But nothing gold can stay, you told me so
Now all the nights seem just a little darker
Sometimes moving on means letting go
And letting go is only getting harder
(Lost in a)
Sad summer daze, don't fade away
Don't fade away from me, no
Sad summer daze, don't fade away
Don't fade away from me, no
Never know, if you don't try
Wasn't our, wasn't our time
Never know, if you don't try
Wasn't our, wasn't our time
Even when you're gone it's like I (never know, if you don't try)
Heard my favorite song and now I (wasn't our, wasn't our time)
Never have to wonder, no I (never know, if you don't try)
Never have to wonder (wasn't our, wasn't our time)
Even when you're gone it's like I
Heard my favorite song and now I
Never have to wonder, no I
Never have to wonder
Sad summer daze, don't fade away
Don't fade away from me, no
Sad summer daze, don't fade away
Don't fade away from me, no
(Can't walk away)
@emobilbobaggins1096
These acoustic versions GIVE ME SEROTONIN
@lfields863
P R E A C H
@niamhanderson8993
What is serotonin? Am I missing something? 😂
@grahamthomas6442
yesss (lobve you btw art god)
@mr.awesome7552
@@niamhanderson8993 Good brain juices that make you relaxed and happy
@geni1147
Coincidentally I was feeling down today, but this song made me happy 😊
@jinkyjengke2241
Imagine this,,,, u guys releasing a full acoustic album. I'm so in love
@jinkyjengke2241
Also this: what if,,, u guys released this on spotify as well? 🤔
@oranjaes
yes PLEASE
@Chillzy2
If we get a full acoustic version of this album I can die happy