Right now inside the place to be with the one JAY-Z and Bey
Slowing down the dance to a different type of speed
You know it’s Cool & Dre deh pan the beat
You know, a bloodclaat heat
(Right)
Let’s make love in the summertime, yeah
On the sands, beach sands, make plans
To be in each other’s arms, yeah
Let it breathe, let it breathe
I wanna drown in the depths of you, yeah, yeah
When the water’s so blue (so blue, so blue)
So blue (so blue)
I need to take my time, oh yeah
Show you somethin’ real (so real)
So real (let it breathe), so real (let it breathe, so real)
I want you to come inside right now
So you know just how I feel
How I feel (let it breathe, let it breathe), yeah
We never been this far from the shore
We might not ever go back any more
Got you all in your emotions, hit you with the force then
Tell me your desires, I won’t ever tire
You’d rather play the game than to throw the fight
Boy you know that ain’t right
When I’m needing your affection, I need that attention
Up and down motion, come swim in my ocean, yeah yeah
Let’s make love in the summertime, yeah
On the sands, beach sands, make plans
To be in each other’s arms
Let it breathe, let it breathe
I wanna drown in the depths of you, yeah, yeah (yeah, yeah)
Where the water’s so blue
So blue (so blue)
I brought my sand to the beach
Hopped out the Lam’ with the sheep
Skin rugs on the floor
We hugged, made love on the seats
We tried to hide in the hills
We watched the sky turn peach
Summer’s light like, summer’s night
It’s like, Christ masterpiece
She taste like Corona Light, sweet
Even the lime gotta squeeze
She gave me a little swig, to chase behind my weed
If I can stay in her hair forever, that’d be fine by me
I don’t have no concept of time
Even with a rose gold Concept on me
I remember summer nights in the projects
Bullet rounds interrupting my Chi
When the worst thing that could happen
Zipped up his jacket and ran back down the street
In Bel-Air, only the nights get cold
I wrapped a yellow jacket ’round Bey
It’s not lost on me, music has my kids sound asleep
Oh, let’s make love in the summertime, yeah
On the sands, beach sands, make plans
To be in each other’s arms, yeah
Let it breathe, let it breathe
I need to take my time to show you somethin’ real (so real)
This is real (so real)
I want you to come inside right now
So you know just how I feel, how I feel
Let’s make love in the summertime
Let’s make love in the summertime
Be in each other’s arms
Let it breathe, let it breathe
Let’s make love in the summertime, yeah
On the sands, beach sands, make plans
To love in each other’s arms, yeah
Love, when
Love never change you know
When people change change
You know
Love is universal ting
Love is going to express itself as a form of forgiveness and compassion for each other
Evoking the Warmth of Summer Love
“Summer” by Beyoncé, featuring JAY-Z, is a sultry celebration of love, intimacy, and the golden glow of summer memories. The lyrics transport listeners to sun-soaked beaches and tender moments, where time slows and emotions run deep. Beyoncé’s verses are filled with yearning and vulnerability, capturing the thrill of surrendering fully to a partner. The refrain, “Let’s make love in the summertime,” becomes a metaphor for both passion and the fleeting, precious nature of these moments together.
Intimacy and Reflection
The song’s narrative is enriched by JAY-Z’s verse, which weaves in nostalgia and contrasts between humble beginnings and present-day luxury. References to shared memories and personal growth highlight how love endures and transforms over time. The track closes with a spoken reflection on the universal and forgiving nature of love, reminding us that while people may change, true love remains constant and compassionate.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Beyoncé, Shawn Carter (JAY-Z), Andre Lyon, Marcello Valenzano
Release Year: 2018
Label: Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records