Where's Summer B.?
Ben Folds
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I'd like to tell ya, Like to tell ya Tell ya everything Cause nothing changes, Ever changes Doesn't seem the same these days Dave's been a mess Since Cheryl left Just sits at home And beats back death And Beth still wears His stupid dress There goes Joe Caparo again With Darren's girlfriend They're asking where ya been Like I know Where ya been Hey Summer, Where ya been? I tried to tell ya, Tried to tell ya Took a little bit too long And now your phone is Disconnected And your shit's out On the lawn The Hardback Cafe closed down Now we got Office Town You shoulda stuck around, ('cause...) There go Ross and Frank again They're holding hands Asking where ya been Like I know Where ya been Hey Summer, Where ya been? I could take a train Or fly away Maybe write a book And change my name I could settle down (ah.) (yeah.) (hell yeah.) There goes Joe Caparo again Hey! That's Darren's girlfriend! Ross and Frank are holding hands They been asking where ya been Hey Summer, Where ya been? And I Could smoke a bowl with Caleb Or fly away Or settle down, but Hey Hey Summer, Where ya been? (oh yeah)
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"Where's Summer B.?" is a song by the American alternative rock band, Ben Folds Five which was formed in 1994 by Ben Folds, Robert Sledge, and Darren Jessee.
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Album PlacementIt is the ninth track on the band's self-titled debut album "Ben Folds Five," which was released on August 8, 1995.
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Album SuccessThe album containing "Where's Summer B.?" reached #132 on the Billboard 200 chart, showing the band's growing popularity.
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Song StyleThe song stands out due to its blending of alternative rock with energized piano to give a bit of an indie pop vibe.
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Song ThemeThe titular "Summer B." is never explained, leaving the meaning open to interpretation which gives the song an alluring mystery.
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Contemporaneous CommentaryDespite being overshadowed by the band's hit, "Underground", "Where's Summer B.?" garnered some positive attention from critics, who praised its energetic and exuberant composition.
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Band DisbandmentBen Folds Five disbanded in 2000, just five years after the release of "Ben Folds Five" and "Where's Summer B.?", only to reunite for a period from 2011 to 2013.
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Live Performance"Where's Summer B.?" remained a fan favorite during concerts, as its energetic tempo and catchy melody made it a thrilling live performance piece.
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Diverse Influence"Where's Summer B.?" showcased the band's diverse influences, blending elements of rock, pop, and jazz to create a unique sound.
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Song Writing ProcessBen Folds was known for his satirical and often ironic lyrics; however, "Where's Summer B.?" offers lyrics that tap into the universal theme of longing, showing his diverse songwriting skills.
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LegacyDespite being over two decades old, "Where's Summer B.?" holds up as a classic Ben Folds Five song that captures the band's distinct sound and energy.
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