Girls in Their Summer Clothes
Patrick Warren, Kenn Wagner, John Meisner, Charae Kruege, Justin Bruns, Amy Chang, Jay Christy, Daniel Laufer, Bruce Springsteen, Tania Maxwell Clements, Christopher Pulgram, Karen Freer, Sheela Lyengar, Lachlan McBane, William Pu, Olga Shpitko
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
Well the street lights shine Down on Blessing Avenue Lovers they walk by Holdin' hands two by two A breeze crosses the porch Bicycle spokes spin 'round Jacket's on, I'm out the door Tonight I'm gonna burn this town down And the girls in their summer clothes In the cool of the evening light The girls in their summer clothes Pass me by Kid's rubber ball smacks Off the gutter 'neath the lamp light Big bank clock chimes Off go the sleepy front porch lights Downtown the store's alive As the evening's underway Things been a little tight But I know they're gonna turn my way And the girls in their summer clothes In the cool of the evening light The girls in their summer clothes Pass me by Frankie's Diner's Over on the edge of town Neon sign spinnin' round Like a cross over the lost and found Fluorescent lights Flicker above Bob's Grill Shaniqua brings a coffee and asks "fill?" And says "penny for your thoughts now my boy Bill" She went away She cut me like a knife Hello beautiful thing Maybe you could save my life In just a glance Down here on Magic Street Love's a fool's dance I ain't got much sense but I still got my feet And the girls in their summer clothes In the cool of the evening light The girls in their summer clothes Pass me by And the girls in their summer clothes In the cool of the evening light The girls in their summer clothes Pass me by La la la la, la la la la la la la La la la la, la la la la la la la La la la la, la la la la la la la La la la la, la la la la la la la
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
Written by: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
11 facts about this song
Album Release"Girls in Their Summer Clothes" is a song by Bruce Springsteen from his album "Magic," which was released in 2007.
|
Chart PerformanceThe song became quite popular and peaked at No. 95 on the Billboard Singles Chart in the United States.
|
Grammy AwardIn 2008, "Girls in Their Summer Clothes" won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song.
|
Song InspirationSpringsteen was reportedly inspired by old-pop influences when writing the song, creating a nostalgic, classic feeling with the lyrics and melody.
|
Lyric InterpretationThe lyrics are often perceived as a longing for youth and warmth, with Springsteen expressing desires for youthful romance amidst the fading vibrancy of a beach town.
|
Music VideoA music video for the song was released, directed by Mark Pellington. It was shot in the winter months, contrasting the summer element in the song.
|
Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song for its beautiful melody, with some comparing it to the works of other artists such as The Beach Boys for its sense of nostalgic yearning.
|
Song CoverSwedish artist Moneybrother created a well-known cover of "Girls in Their Summer Clothes," introducing the song to a new audience.
|
Live Performances"Girls in Their Summer Clothes" was performed frequently during Springsteen's Magic tour, further increasing its popularity.
|
RecognitionRolling Stone magazine included the song in its list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007, denoting its significance in that year.
|
Song MessageIt captures Springsteen's nostalgia for youth and simpler times, showcasing his intricate storytelling ability as a songwriter. The song has been interpreted as a poignant commentary on growing old and changes in life.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Girls in Their Summer Clothes Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 21 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/32674479/Bruce+Springsteen/Girls+in+Their+Summer+Clothes>.
Discuss the Girls in Their Summer Clothes Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In