Seals & Crofts – Summer Breeze (Official Audio)
Inspiration Behind Summer Breeze:
When Seals and Crofts had a change in their music philosophy, this opened the door to blend personal memories with the comfort of a simple summer evening. Within the desire capture a pleasant evening, Summer Breeze was conceived. The lyrics paint a vivid relatable image that people can connect with in life, moving from hard-edged rock to softer, acoustic based music, Seals and Crofts crafted a classic summer themed song, Summer Breeze.
Biblical Application:
he wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit,” John 3:8.
Exegesis of Summer Breeze:
See the curtains hangin’ in the window, in the evenin’ on a Friday night.
A little light a-shinin’ through the window, lets me know everything is alright.
Summer breeze, makes me feel fine, blowing through the jasmine in my mind.
Summer breeze, makes me feel fine, blowing through the jasmine in my mind.
This is a childhood image of growing up in Texas. Before air conditioning, windows were left open each evening to cool off a house. The light shining through brought comfort to this child. The chorus points to an outward sensation of the wind along with a creative image inside the mind.
See the paper layin’ on the sidewalk, a little music from the house next door.
So I walked on up to the doorstep, through the screen and across the floor.
Summer breeze, makes me feel fine, blowing through the jasmine in my mind.
Summer breeze, makes me feel fine, blowing through the jasmine in my mind.
Vivid memories of a summer day. The music instilled a sense of curiosity to see who was inside listening to this music, The soothing summer breeze brought unusual thoughts.
Sweet days of summer, the jasmine’s in bloom. July is dressed up and playing her
tune.
And I come home from a hard day’s work, and you’re waiting there, not a care in the
world.
Not sure if this is referring to a spouse waiting at home or a child fully engaged in playing with something.
See the smile a-waitin’ in the kitchen, food cookin’ and the plates for two.
Feel the arms that reach out to hold me, in the evening when the day is through.
Summer breeze, makes me feel fine, blowing through the jasmine in my mind.
Summer breeze, makes me feel fine, blowing through the jasmine in my mind.
If this refers to a couple, the kids have already eaten but this woman wants to have dinner with her husband, eager to hear about how his day went. This is followed by the final chorus. The jasmine reference is symbolic of sweet, warmth and comfort due to this refreshing breeze.
Final Thoughts:
I spent 3 years working with a part-time DJ. His knowledge of all genres of music was impressive. However, Summer Breeze was one of his favorite songs. Subsequently, whenever I hear this being played, I recall the numerous nights we would sing this chorus at work together. After living in Florida over the winter, there is nothing more refreshing than a study breeze coming off the Gulf of America.
by Jay Mankus
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