Summertime Blues
Navigating the Summertime Struggle: Alex Chilton's Anthem
Lyrics
I'm gonna raise a fuss
I'm expressing my intention to make a complaint or create a disturbance.
I'm gonna raise a holler
I plan to make a loud, passionate protest or outcry.
A-but-a workin' all summer
I've been working hard throughout the summer.
Just-a trying to earn a dollar
I'm working diligently, attempting to earn money.
Every time I call my baby
Whenever I call my significant other.
And ask her to date
When I ask her for a date.
My boss says "Uh duh son
My boss informs me that I need to work late.
You gotta work late" sometimes I wonder
Expressing frustration and confusion about the situation.
What I'm-a gonna do
I contemplate what actions I can take in this predicament.
But there ain't no cure
Unfortunately, there is no solution or relief.
For the summertime blues
Summarizing the frustration and helplessness of dealing with summertime challenges.
Well my mama papa told me
Recalling advice from my parents.
"Son, you gotta make some money"
Parents emphasize the importance of earning money.
If you wanna use the car
If I want to use the car for a Sunday drive.
To go ridin' next Sunday
Planning to enjoy leisure activities.
Well, I didn't go to work
I decide not to go to work.
So my pa said I was sick
My father believes I'm unwell due to my absence from work.
"You can't use the car
I can't use the car because I didn't work at all.
'Cuz you didn't work a lick"
Highlighting the consequences of not working.
Sometimes I wonder what l'm-a gonna do
Expressing continued uncertainty about my future actions.
But there ain't no cure
Reiterating the lack of a solution for the challenges faced in the summertime.
For the summertime blues
Restating the frustration and helplessness in the face of summertime difficulties.
L'm going to take your wish
Announcing a desire or plan to fulfill a wish.
Gonna have a fine vacation
Planning to have a enjoyable break or holiday.
L'm gonna take my problem
Referring to my difficulties or challenges as a problem.
Through the United Nations
Expressing a humorous or exaggerated intention to seek international help for my problems.
Well I called my congressman
Describing an attempt to seek assistance from a political representative.
And he said to woe
The congressman advises caution or care.
"l'd like to help you son
The representative expresses a desire to help but faces limitations.
But you're too young to vote"
The congressman emphasizes the hindrance of youth in seeking assistance.
Sometimes I wonder what l'm-a gonna do
Reiterating the ongoing uncertainty about what actions to take.
But there ain't no cure
Emphasizing the persistent lack of a solution for summertime challenges.
For the summertime blues
Repeating the sentiment that there is no cure for the summertime blues.
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