Summertime Blues
Navigating the Summertime Struggle: A Stray Cats Anthem
Lyrics
Well I´m a gonna raise a fuss
Expressing the intention to create a disturbance or commotion
I´m a gonna raise a holler
Planning to make a loud outcry or protest
about working all summer just to try to earn a dollar every
Complaining about working hard all summer for minimal pay
time i call my baby trying to get a date
Attempting to arrange a date with a romantic partner
boss says no dice son you gotta work late
Being denied permission to take time off for the date by the boss
sometimes I wonder what I´m a gonna do
Feeling uncertain or puzzled about how to handle the situation
but there ain´t no cure for the summertime blues
Expressing frustration that there's no solution to the summertime difficulties
well my mom and popa told me
Recalling parental advice about the importance of earning money
son you gotta make some money
Encouragement from parents to generate income
if you want to use the car to go a-riding next sunday
Implying the need to work to use the family car
well I didn´t go to work told the boss I was sick
Feigning illness to avoid work
now you can´t use the car cause you didn´t work a lick
Consequence of not working—being refused access to the car
sometimes I wonder what I´m a gonna do
Expressing continued uncertainty or worry about the situation
but there ain´t no cure for the summertime blues
Reiterating the lack of a solution to the summertime troubles
gonna take two weeks gonna have a fine vacation
Planning a two-week vacation to relax
gonna take my problem to the united nations
Humorously considering seeking international help for the problem
well I called my congress man and he said quote
Attempting to involve governmental authorities to solve the issue
"I would like to help you son but your to young to vote"
Being told by a congressman that assistance is unavailable due to age
sometimes I wonder what I´m a gonna do
Reiterating the ongoing uncertainty or worry despite seeking help
but there ain´t no cure for the summertime blues
Concluding that there's no solution to the summertime blues
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