Summertime Blues
Confronting Summertime Struggles: Blue Cheer's Anthem
Lyrics
Well Lord I got to raise a fuss, Lord I got to raise a holler
Expressing the need to protest or complain, feeling the urge to make a loud complaint or objection.
About a workin' all summer just to try to earn a dollar
Complaining about the difficulty of working throughout the summer just to earn a modest income.
Well, Lord, I tried to call my baby, I tried to get a date
Attempting to contact or make plans with a romantic partner, possibly facing challenges in doing so.
Sometimes, I wonder what I'm gonna do
Reflecting on the uncertainty of the future and the challenges ahead.
Lord, there ain't no cure for the summertime blues
Expressing frustration at the lack of a solution or remedy for the difficulties faced during the summertime.
Well my mom and papa told me son you gotta make some money
Recalling advice from parents about the importance of earning money for personal expenses.
Well if you wanna use the car to go a ridin' next sunday
Parents advising that one must work to use the car for leisure activities on the upcoming Sunday.
Oh, Lord, I didn't go to work I told the boss I was sick, said
Choosing to skip work and lying to the boss about being sick to enjoy personal time.
Sometimes, I wonder what I'm gonna do
Reiterating the uncertainty about the future and the lack of a solution to summertime challenges.
Lord, there ain't no cure for the summertime blues
Emphasizing the frustration and hopelessness in finding a cure or solution to summertime difficulties.
I've got to take three weeks I gotta have a fine vacation
Expressing the need for a three-week vacation as a way to escape and relax.
I gotta take my problems to the United Nations
Suggesting a desire to bring personal issues to a higher authority, possibly seeking a global perspective.
I done told my congress man and he said "vote" (dig this boy)
Referring to informing a congressperson about problems and receiving a response to vote.
Sometimes, I wonder what I'm gonna do
Reiterating the uncertainty and frustration about the future, emphasizing the lack of a cure for summertime blues.
Lord, there ain't no cure for the summertime blues
Reemphasizing the idea that there is no solution or cure for the challenges faced during the summertime.
I gotta take three weeks I gotta have a fine vacation
Restating the desire for a three-week vacation to alleviate the stress and challenges of the summertime.
I gotta take my problems to the United Nations
Reiterating the intention to bring personal problems to the global stage by involving the United Nations.
I done told my congress man and he said "vote" (dig this boy)
Recalling the interaction with a congressperson who advised voting as a potential solution.
Sometimes, I wonder what I'm gonna do
Reflecting on the ongoing uncertainty and challenges faced during the summertime, questioning the future.
Lord, there ain't no cure for the summertime blues
Emphasizing the persistent lack of a cure or solution for the summertime blues.
Woah, there ain't no cure
Reiterating the idea that there is no cure for the challenges and frustrations experienced during the summertime.
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