Summertime Blues
Navigating the Summertime Struggle: Sydney Devine's Anthem
Lyrics
Well I'm gonna raise a fuss, I'm gonna raise a holler
The singer plans to make a commotion or protest.
About a-workin' all summer just to try to get a dollar
Expresses frustration about working hard all summer to earn money.
Every time I call my baby, try to get a date
Attempts to arrange a date with the singer's romantic partner.
My boss says, ""no dice son, you gotta work late""
The boss refuses permission to take time off for a date.
Sometimes I wonder what I'm a gonna do
Feeling unsure about what actions to take in this situation.
But there ain't no cure for the summertime blues
Expresses resignation or acceptance that there's no solution to the summer-related problems.
Well my Mom and Pop told me, ""son, you gotta make some money""
Parents advised the singer to earn money.
If you want to use the car to ridin' next Sunday
The car usage is conditional upon working and earning money.
Well, I didn't go to work, told the boss I was sick
The singer fakes illness to skip work.
""Well, you can't use the car 'cause you didn't work a lick""
The boss denies car usage due to absence from work.
Sometimes I wonder what I'm a gonna do
Continued uncertainty about how to resolve the problems faced.
Cause there ain't no cure for the summertime blues
Reiterates the sentiment that there's no solution for these summer-related difficulties.
I'm gonna take two weeks, gonna have a vacation
Planning to take a two-week break or vacation.
I'm gonna take my problem to the United Nations
Humorous exaggeration, planning to take problems to a global level.
Well, I called my Congressman and he said ""whoa!""
Attempts to seek help from a government representative.
""I'd like to help you son but you're too young to vote""
The representative can't assist due to the singer's age-related inability to vote.
Sometimes I wonder what I'm a gonna do
Continued frustration and uncertainty.
But there ain't no cure for the summertime blues
Repeats the conclusion that there's no remedy for the summertime issues.
....Repeat verse 1 again
Repetition of the initial frustration and lack of solution.
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