Summertime Clothes

Animal Collective

About Summertime Clothes

"Summertime Clothes" is a song by experimental pop band Animal Collective. It was released on June 29, 2009 in the UK and on July 7, 2009 in the US as the second single from the band's 2009 album Merriweather Post Pavilion, by Domino Records. The song was originally known as "Bearhug." The single features three new remixes of the song by Dâm-Funk, Leon Day, and Zomby, and is available as a 12" vinyl single and as a digital download.


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2009
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So [Repeat: x4]
Seems that one night I would string to my sheets
Forehead is leaking, but hey she squeaks
And I'm lost in the clock, friend says you're gonna get tired
I'm dead as a pool and the walls are on fire
Soak my head in the sink for a while
Chills on my neck and it makes me smile
The both of them move and my skin's gotta breathe
You pick up the phone and I'm so relieved
You slide down the stairs and I hear you scream
The sun is laughing it's a slippery feel 
And I want to walk around with you [Repeat: x2]
With you, with you, with oh

It doesn't really matter how good you feel
Harmful breathes to the midnight meal 
I pull down the the window as you point out the cops
Pull off your sleeves and I ditch my socks
Dancing to the songs with the cars in their bags 
Went to the convoy, smell that trash
Walking around in our summertime clothes
Know where to go when our bodies go
And we'll breathe it down this morning bloom 
With the purple young, and you're sleeping soon
And I want to walk around with you [Repeat: x2]

With the sun, you know I wanna get in [Repeat: x16]

Don't cool off, lay it all off

Let's see the sound of the heat from the sound of the rain
It's easy to sleep when I'm with my brain
You close my rest with a saccharin sheen
Kissing my wind through my window screen
The words are as close that I cannot hide 
Too much on my mind, let's build outside
Do you wanna go stroll down and find a little stream?
My clothes are not soaked, but they're building sweet
And there's no one pushing for a place
As we act around an easy pace 
And I want to walk around with you [Repeat: x6]
Just you

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Animal Collective

Animal Collective is an experimental psychedelic band originally from Baltimore, Maryland, currently based in New York City, Los Angeles and Lisbon. Animal Collective consists of Avey Tare (David Portner), Panda Bear (Noah Lennox), Deakin (Josh Dibb), and Geologist (Brian Weitz). Records released under the name Animal Collective may include contributions from any or all of these members; the lineup is not uniform. The band members met in school and started recording together in various forms of collaboration from a young age. The group also runs the record label Paw Tracks on which they have released their own material as well as that of other artists. more »

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Written by: Brian Ross Weitz, David Michael Portner, Noah Benjamin Lennox

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12 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Summertime Clothes" is a track from the band's ninth studio album, "Merriweather Post Pavilion," which was released in 2009.
Song Theme
The song depicts the feeling of a humid and warm summer night in the city where the only relief from the heat is the cool of the night and the company of a loved one.
Track Length
The song is approximately 4 minutes and 30 seconds long, making it one of the longer tracks on the “Merriweather Post Pavilion” album.
Music Style
The song combines elements of psychedelic pop, experimental pop, and neo-psychedelia, representative of Animal Collective's unique musical style.
Historic Significance
"Merriweather Post Pavilion," including the song "Summertime Clothes," was recognized as one of the best albums of 2009 by various music publications including Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and NME.
Music Video
The music video for "Summertime Clothes" was directed by Danny Perez, who has often collaborated with the band. The official video illustrates the summertime energy conveyed in the song with its vibrant and surrealistic visuals.
Producers
"Summertime Clothes" was produced by the band members themselves, along with Ben H. Allen, a Grammy-nominated audio engineer and producer.
Band Members
When "Summertime Clothes" was created, Animal Collective consisted of Avey Tare (David Portner), Panda Bear (Noah Lennox), and Geologist (Brian Weitz).
Live Performances
"Summertime Clothes" was performed on the "Late Show with David Letterman," which marked one of the band's significant mainstream TV appearances.
Lyrics Insight
Contrary to its happy, upbeat music, the song's lyrics discuss feelings of loneliness and isolation, continuing the band's tradition of using complex and emotive lyricism.
Critical Acclaim
"Summertime Clothes" received positive reviews from music critics. In the review by Pitchfork, the song was referred to as a "stones-throw" of "My Girls," another critically acclaimed song from the same album.
Use in Media
The song featured in an episode of "The Simpsons" titled "Boy Meets Curl," further expanding its cultural impact.

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