This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
I'd like to tell you
Like to tell you
Tell you 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 that
Stupid dress
There goes Joe Caparo again
With Darren's girl friend
They're asking where you been
Like I know
Where ya been
Hey Summer, where ya been?
I tried to tell you
Tried to tell you
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've got Office Town
You should have stuck around 'cause
There goes Ross and Frank again
They're holding hands
They're 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
There goes Joe Caparo again
Hey, that's Darren's girlfriend!
There's Ross and Frank
They're holding hands
They've been asking where ya been
Hey Summer, where ya been?
I'll smoke a bowl with Caleb
We'll fly away or settle down
But
Hey, hey Summer, where ya been?
Like to tell you
Tell you 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 that
Stupid dress
There goes Joe Caparo again
With Darren's girl friend
They're asking where you been
Like I know
Where ya been
Hey Summer, where ya been?
I tried to tell you
Tried to tell you
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've got Office Town
You should have stuck around 'cause
There goes Ross and Frank again
They're holding hands
They're 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
There goes Joe Caparo again
Hey, that's Darren's girlfriend!
There's Ross and Frank
They're holding hands
They've been asking where ya been
Hey Summer, where ya been?
I'll smoke a bowl with Caleb
We'll fly away or settle down
But
Hey, hey Summer, where ya been?
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I always liked this song... It's not one of their poundkillpiano rockers (retarded, song for the dumped, etc.), and it's the other end of BF5 (Jane, Brick, hospital, etc.). Very neat.
"I could settle down."
I love that line-- they sort of use it as the emphasis of the entire song. They say, "nothing changes/ever changes," but he could change things if he wanted to. If he wanted to.
Peace, y'all.
This song is mad catchy. My favorite part is how in the first chorus, he's like, "There goes Joe Caparo with Darren's girlfriend, ho hum..." And then it takes him the entire rest of the song to figure out, "Hey, wait a minute... THAT'S DARREN'S GIRLFRIEND!!!"
What I don't get is... if Summer B. is Darren's girlfriend, how is she asking Ben where she's been? And if he saw her walking around with Joe Caparo, he knows where she is: with Joe Caparo. Or is this Darren's NEW girlfriend (in which case, why would she want to know where his ex was)? I'm probably reading way too much into this...
Well...I really doubt that anyone will ever read this for a while. :( Probably isn't a huge songmeanings song...BUT, I really want someone to respond to this. So, reader, whoever ye may be, please make an account or login and respond to this dude!
Anyway, I had no clue that this was so specific (The summer part) though I figured the names were all from their/his/his (Darren/Ben/BF5) town, BUT i figured Summer could be a symbol for youth. Like he's reminiscing almost. It COULD be a pun, for all those dogmatic ppl that say that one side or the other is TOTALLY wrong.
But yeah, I think the whole summer being youth/younger days is applicable. Kinda ruins my day that Summer B. is a girl. :( Rock on Ben Folds Five/Ben Folds (Yeah, I'm biased, no WAY biased towards Ben) forever.
I saw this and thought I would respond, since you've waited a good few months. And if I were you, I would appreciate a response, you know?<br /> Yes, that thought crossed my mind as well. Like "Where's Summer?", where'd it all go?
I love how Ben Folds can introduce a series of names no one knows anything about, but the song is still amazing and portrays a clear understandable message about how things change. Summer B is Darren Jesse's ex girlfriend, and it seems as though he sees her out, and everyone pesters him as to what she's been up to, but he doesn't want to tell them.
i feel sorry for those people!
I think this song is pretty simple, it is about how everyone changes and meets new people, and has friends, and they are all wondering where this Summer is. Great song, one of Ben Folds Five's best
Summer B was Darren Jesse's girlfriend. (Darren was the drummer for BF5.) She's who Song for the Dumped is about.
This song is so good!
saw ben in concert a few weeks ago, played this great great song, a rarity these days. with the crowd singing the background vocals in the chorus, it made the song that much better
awesome song!!!! soo good... definitely one of the best ones. i love the piano!!!