Lyrics
Summer time is almost through
Reflecting on the ending of summer
So tell me, what you wanna do
Asking about future plans or desires
Cause I'm driving down the avenue
Driving down a street, possibly reminiscing
I can only really think of you
Focused thoughts on a specific person
Sunsets up in Malibu
Recalling sunsets in Malibu, a shared favorite
That was always our favorite view
Cherishing memories of spending time together
Spendin' every day here with you
Expressing a desire to be with the person every day
I thought of you all summer
Continuing to think about the person throughout summer
Yeah, I said, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I
Repetition emphasizing persistent thoughts
Thought of you all summer
-Yeah, I said, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I
-Thought of you all summer
-I was sittin' by myself
Being alone and contemplative
I was just thinkin' what you said
Reflecting on something the person said
Hope you know I wish you well
Expressing well wishes for the person
Wish I had a wishin' well
Yearning for the ability to make wishes come true
Cause I still want you to myself
Expressing a desire to be exclusive with the person
Without you, I'm in hell
Feeling emotionally distressed without the person
In case you couldn't tell
Confirming emotional struggle subtly
I thought this was the real thing
Believing the relationship was genuine
You kissed goodbye to me
Recalling a farewell kiss
Killed something inside of me
Feeling a part of oneself has been lost
Sittin' beside of me
Being close to the person physically
You said that you'd ride for me
Remembering a commitment to ride together
Why did you lie to me?
Expressing betrayal and confusion
Why did you lie to me?
-I thought this was the real thing
Reiterating belief in the authenticity of the relationship
Yeah, I said, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I
Repetition emphasizing persistent thoughts (closure)
Thought of you all summer
-Yeah, I said, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I
-Thought of you all summer
Continued reflection on the person throughout summer
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