About the song
Eddie Cochran, a pioneering rock and roll artist, released “Summertime Blues” as a timeless anthem of teenage rebellion and frustration. This energetic and upbeat song, released in 1958, became a hit single and a defining track for Cochran’s career.
With his distinctive voice and energetic delivery, Cochran explores the themes of youth, boredom, and the desire for freedom. Through introspective lyrics and Cochran’s lively performance, listeners are invited to reflect on their own experiences and emotions.
The opening lines, “I’m gonna have a good time, no matter what my old man says,” immediately establish the song’s subject and set a rebellious tone. The lyrics continue to explore the challenges and frustrations faced by young people, while also emphasizing the importance of having fun and living life to the fullest. The song’s refrain, “Summertime blues, got me feelin’ bad,” conveys a sense of boredom and dissatisfaction.
Throughout the song, Cochran’s energetic performance and the song’s catchy melody create a captivating and immersive listening experience. The song’s anthemic quality and rebellious message have made it a timeless classic.
“Summertime Blues” is more than just a popular song; it is a cultural touchstone that has influenced countless artists and generations of music fans. The song’s relatable lyrics and energetic performance continue to resonate with audiences today, making it a timeless and enduring piece of music history.
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Lyrics
Well, I’m a gonna raise a fuss, I’m gonna raise a holler
About workin’ all summer just to try an’ earn a dollar
Everytime I call my baby, to try to get a date
My boss says, no dice, son, you gotta work late
Sometimes I wonder what I’m gonna do
‘Cause there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues
Well, my mom an papa told me, son, you gotta make some money
If you want to use the car to go ridin’ next sunday
Well I didn’t go to work, told the boss I was sick
Now you can’t use the car ’cause you didn’t work a lick
Sometimes I wonder what I’m gonna do
‘Cause there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues
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I’m gonna take two weeks, gonna have a vacation
I’m gonna take my problem to the United Nation
Well I called my congressman and he said quote
“I’d like to help you son, but you’re too young to vote”
Sometimes I wonder what I’m gonna do
‘Cause there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues
Well, I’m a gonna raise a fuss, I’m gonna raise a holler
About workin’ all summer just to try an’ earn a dollar
Sometimes I wonder what I’m gonna do
‘Cause there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues
Yeah, sometimes I wonder what I’m gonna do
‘Cause there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues
No, there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues