Lyrics & Translation
Dive into summer fun with Gummibär's playful cover of "In The Summertime!" This lively tune is a perfect way to learn English through song, offering simple, catchy lyrics that celebrate the joy and freedom of the season.
[English]
in the summertime!in the summertime! in the summertime!
in the summertime when the weather is hot
you can stretch right up and touch the sky
when the weather is fine you got no one, you got no one on your mind
have a drink have a drive, go out and see what you can find
in the summertime when the weather is hot
you can stretch right up and touch the sky
when the weather is fine you got no one, you got no one on your mind
have a drink have a drive, go out and see what you can find
in the summertime!
in the summertime!
sing along with us - in the summertime!
wah-boo-day-doo wah-boo-bubbly-dah-boo baby!
wah-bah-din-dah-doo sing bah-boo-day-ahh
summertime doo-bee-dah boo-dah-badi-day
in the summertime when the weather is hot
you can stretch right up and touch the sky
when the weather is fine you got no one, you got no one on your mind
bring that beat back!
in the summertime when the weather is hot
you can stretch right up and touch the sky
when the weather is fine you got no one, you got no one on your mind
have a drink have a drive, go out and see what you can find
(in the summertime when the weather is hot)
(you can stretch right up and touch the sky)
when the weather is fine you got no one, you got no one on your mind
have a drink have a drive, go out and see what you can find
in the summertime! in the summertime!
bring that beat back!
sing along with us
in the summertime!
in the summertime!
in the summertime!
in the summertime!
wah-boo-day-doo wah-boo-bubbly-dah-boo baby!
wah-bah-din-dah-doo sing bah-boo-day-ahh
summertime doo-bee-dah boo-dah-badi-day
in the summertime!
Key Vocabulary
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Key Grammar Structures
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when the weather is hot
➔ Conditional Clause (Type 0/1)
➔ This uses the present simple ("is") to describe a general truth or a likely result. If the weather **is** hot, then something happens (implied).
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you got no one on your mind
➔ Informal 'got' for 'have' + Negative Construction
➔ The use of 'got' instead of 'have' is very common in colloquial English. The phrase indicates a lack of preoccupation or romantic interest. The negative is formed with 'no'.
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have a drink have a drive
➔ Imperative Mood + Parallel Structure
➔ These are direct commands. The repetition of 'have' creates a sense of rhythm and encourages multiple actions. The structure is parallel: 'have + noun'.
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sing along with us
➔ Phrasal Verb ('sing along') + Prepositional Phrase
➔ "Sing along" is a phrasal verb meaning to sing together with someone. 'With us' is a prepositional phrase indicating who to sing with.
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wah-boo-day-doo
➔ Onomatopoeia/Nonsense Syllables
➔ These are not grammatically structured words, but rather sounds intended to create a musical effect and contribute to the song's playful atmosphere.
