Lyrics
Every day I keep my words close to me I bite my lip
Expressing the act of keeping one's words private and the tension reflected by biting the lip.
Every day I'm reaching out yeah but not beyond fingertips
Desire to reach out, but a limitation, as represented by the fingertips, symbolizing a barrier.
You don't know me baby you use that tone
Not being fully understood, possibly due to a specific tone used in communication.
Its just these long hot days you leave me alone
Feeling abandoned during long, hot days, suggesting emotional distance.
Just give me the summertime of your love don't let me down
Yearning for the positive and warm aspects of a romantic relationship during the summertime.
We've gotta, we gotta lose this attitude
An appeal to shed a negative attitude that might be affecting the relationship.
Just give me the summertime of your love I wanna drown
Expressing a strong desire for the warmth and joy of love during the summer season.
Before this rising tide tears me from you
Fearing separation due to a metaphorical rising tide, indicating challenges or difficulties.
John F Kennedy he had Jackie by his side
Reference to a historical couple (John F. Kennedy and Jackie) as an example of unity.
In a motorcade in Dallas when those shots were fired
Recalling a tragic event (Kennedy's assassination) to emphasize the vulnerability of relationships.
I'm not asking you baby to go everywhere with me
Clarifying a desire for independence while acknowledging the need for support.
Its just sometimes I wish you'd let things be
Requesting space and simplicity in certain situations, without unnecessary interference.
Just give me the summertime of your love don't let me down
Reiterating the wish for the positive and uplifting aspects of love during the summer.
We've gotta, we gotta lose this attitude
Continuing the call to abandon a negative attitude for the sake of the relationship.
Give me the summertime of your love I want to drown
Expressing a strong desire to be immersed in the warmth and joy of love.
Before this rising tide tears me from you
Reinforcing the fear of potential separation as indicated by the rising tide.
John and Yoko they spent a week in Amsterdam
Referencing another historical couple (John and Yoko) and their quest for peace.
In a hotel bedroom just so they could give peace a chance
Highlighting a symbolic act (week in Amsterdam) to promote a positive cause.
I'm not asking you baby to face the press with me
Expressing a desire for support without the need for constant public companionship.
Its just sometimes I wish you'd let things be
Reiterating the need for occasional independence in handling public matters.
Just give me the summertime of your love don't let me down
Repeating the plea for the positive aspects of love during the summer season.
We've gotta, we gotta lose this attitude
Emphasizing the importance of shedding a negative attitude for a healthier relationship.
Oh no no no
An interjection suggesting concern or disagreement with a previous statement or situation.
Give me the summertime of your love I wanna drown
Expressing a strong desire to be engulfed in the warmth and joy of summer love.
Give me the summertime of your love don't let me down
Repeating the plea for the positive aspects of love, emphasizing reliability.
Just give me the summertime of your love I wanna drown
Restating the intense desire to be immersed in the positive emotions of summer love.
Before this rising tide tears me from you
Reiterating the fear of separation and the urgency to maintain the connection before it's too late.
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