Summertime
A Serenade to Summer Dreams: Amanda Shires, Willie Nelson, and Bobbie Nelson Unveil the Essence
Lyrics
Summertime (summertime)
Introduction to the theme of summertime, setting a relaxed and carefree atmosphere.
And the livin's easy
Life is easy and enjoyable during summertime.
Fish are jumpin'
Symbolic imagery of nature, portraying a lively and vibrant season.
And the cotton is high
Indication of prosperity, with high cotton suggesting abundance and wealth.
Oh, your daddy's rich
Highlighting the wealth of the listener's father.
Yeah, your mama's good-lookin'
Praising the attractiveness of the listener's mother.
So hush, little baby
Encouragement for the baby to be calm and content.
Don't you cry
A reassurance to the baby not to worry or be upset.
One of these mornings
Anticipation of a positive future morning, suggesting hope and optimism.
You're gonna rise up singin'
The listener will sing joyfully when that morning comes.
Then you'll spread your wings
A metaphorical expression of personal growth and freedom.
And you'll take to the sky
Imagery of taking flight, symbolizing reaching one's potential.
But until that mornin'
Emphasizing the need to be patient until positive changes occur.
Nothing's gonna harm ya
Reassurance that nothing will harm the listener in the meantime.
Not with your daddy and your mama standing by
The security of having supportive parents during challenging times.
Summertime (summertime)
Reiteration of the carefree and easygoing nature of summertime.
And the livin' is easy
Confirmation of the pleasant living conditions during summer.
One of these mornings
Repetition of the optimistic anticipation of a future positive morning.
You're gonna rise up singin'
Continuation of the hopeful theme of rising up and singing joyfully.
Then you'll spread your wings
Reiteration of the metaphor of spreading wings and taking flight.
Then you'll take the sky
Emphasis on the freedom and limitless possibilities ahead.
But unil that morning
Reiteration of the idea to be patient until the positive morning arrives.
There's nothing (can) gonna harm you
Assurance that nothing will harm the listener during the waiting period.
Not with your daddy and your mama standing by
Reassurance of parental support in times of potential harm or difficulty.
Summertime
Repetition of the introduction, highlighting the carefree nature of summertime.
And the livin' is easy
Confirmation that life is easy and enjoyable during summertime.
Summertime
Reiteration of the summertime theme and the ease of living.
The livin' is easy
Reaffirmation that the living is easy during summertime.
Summertime (summertime)
Final repetition of the carefree and pleasant nature of summertime.
The livin' is easy
Confirmation that the living is easy during summertime.
So hush, little baby
Reiteration of the lullaby-like instruction for the baby to be calm and not cry.
Don't you cry
A final reminder to the baby to remain calm and content.
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