Sunset in July
311
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Well I can show you how it is done There's no competitors Time to say goodbye to the sun It takes a better turn Wake up, it's not your typical rehash Something unpredictable Do you really know that? I will remember this one I'm just on pure momentum Rock out and break up your own suppression I like to see you having fun In the setting sun Sunset in July Rockers by my side, time is flying by Ba da dop dop da dee-ah Watching you dancing and having the time of your life And it's getting me high, time is flying by Whoa oh-oh-oh January, February, March into May And here's June with a tune just to brighten my day Sun setting in July I'm gonna fade 'em away Time is sliding, time is sliding Now, hear what I say If you believe that, believe that Back-up, back-up you need that, need that Space and time and time and space in my way I'm forever in existence, I'm forever OK, wow Sunset in July Rockers by my side, time is flying by Ba da dop dop da dee-ah Watching you dancing and having the time of your life And it's getting me high, time is flying by Whoa oh-oh-oh The time of our lives Here, I was happy The days flying by Come closer to me Well, I could never knock out all the things that you given Throughout the multiverse but anything could be true Might as well make up anything to believe in It's made inside of you Sunset in July Rockers by my side, time is flying by Ba da dop dop da dee-ah Watching you dancing and having the time of your life And it's getting me high, time is flying by Whoa oh-oh-oh Watching you dancing and having the time of your life And it's getting me high Time is flying by Whoa oh-oh-oh-oh
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Written by: AARON WILLS, CHAD SEXTON, DOUGLAS MARTINEZ, NICHOLAS HEXUM
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Sunset in July" is a song by the American rock band 311, which was formed in Omaha, Nebraska in 1988.
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Song ReleaseThe song "Sunset in July" was released on June 3, 2011, as the lead single off of their 10th studio album, "Universal Pulse."
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Album Position"Sunset in July" was featured as the opening track in the "Universal Pulse" album.
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Chart PerformanceIn 2011, "Sunset in July" peaked at number seven on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart, demonstrating the song's mainstream popularity.
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Song GenreThe song "Sunset in July" is often classified as reggae rock, a fusion genre that blends elements of rock music and reggae.
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Video ReleaseThe music video for "Sunset in July" was released on July 7, 2011, just over a month after the song's release.
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Song ThemeThe song "Sunset in July" exemplifies 311's typically optimistic and feel-good approach to songwriting, with lyrics that invite the listener to join in the celebration of life and nature's wonders.
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Band Members ContributionsThe song was co-written by all five 311 band members - Nick Hexum, Aaron "P-Nut" Wills, Tim Mahoney, Chad Sexton, and Doug "SA" Martinez.
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Unique Sound311's unique sound, characterized by a mix of rock, reggae, hip-hop and funk, is apparent in the song's upbeat rhythm and catchy melody.
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Live PerformancesSince its release, "Sunset in July" has become a staple of 311's live performances, often being performed during their annual summer tours.
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