Someone Somewhere in Summertime
Simple Minds
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Stay, I'm burning slow, with me in the rain Walking in the soft rain, calling out my name See me burning slow Brilliant days Wake up on brilliant days Shadows of brilliant ways will change all the time Memories Burning gold memories Gold of day memories change me in these times Somewhere there is some place That one million eyes can't see And somewhere there is someone Who can see what I can see? Someone, somewhere in summertime Someone, somewhere in summertime Someone, somewhere in summertime Someone, somewhere in summertime Stay, I'm burning slow, with me in the rain Walking in the soft rain, calling out my name See me burning slow Moments burn, slow burning golden nights Once more see city lights, holding candles to the flame Brilliant days, wake up on brilliant days Shadows of brilliant ways will change me all the time Somewhere there is some place That one million eyes can't see And somewhere there is someone Who can see what I can see? Someone, somewhere in summertime Someone, somewhere in summertime Someone, somewhere in summertime Someone, somewhere in summertime Someone, somewhere in summertime Someone, somewhere in summertime Someone, somewhere in summertime Someone, somewhere in summertime
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Written by: CHARLES BURCHILL, DEREK FORBES, JAMES KERR, MICHAEL JOSEPH MACNEIL
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6 facts about this song
Release and Chart Performance"Someone Somewhere in Summertime" was released in 1982 and is a part of Simple Minds' album "New Gold Dream (81–82–83–84)".
- The song peaked at number 36 on the UK Singles Chart and remained on the chart for 6 weeks.
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CompositionThe song presents a dynamic blend of electronic music with rock overtones.
- The song is characterized by its dreamy synth-heavy sound and Jim Kerr's reverberating vocals.
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Critical Acclaim"Someone Somewhere in Summertime" has been hailed by critics as one of the signature songs of the band.
- AllMusic's Dave Thompson described the song as "a haunting, flowing piece that presents the Simple Minds at their most melodic and entrancing".
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Lyrics and ThemesThe song has open-to-interpretation lyrics, widely considered to portray summer memories and youthful romance.
- The ethereal nuance in the lyrics resonates with a sense of longing and nostalgia.
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Live PerformancesSimple Minds have frequently performed "Someone Somewhere in Summertime" during their live concerts and it is considered a fan favorite.
- It was performed on their 1983 'New Gold Dream Tour' and is still regularly played at their gigs.
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Iconic StatusOver the years, "Someone Somewhere in Summertime" has grown to be associated with the band's golden period in the '80s.
- The song is regarded as a defining piece in the birth of the art-rock, post-punk sound that Simple Minds came to be known for.
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