Summer's Almost Gone Lyrics

Lyric discussion by TCMlove. 

Cover art for Summer's Almost Gone lyrics by Doors, The

i always took it in more metaphorically. i don't think it necessarily has to do with the summer season or the time periods during the day, but more with the various relationship stages people undego in their associations.

summer; the relationship/friendship/acquaintance itself morning; the beginning, the meeting of a new person noon; the middle, the point in which the relationship is neutral/comfortable/enjoyable night; the climax, the point where its gotten as pleasant as its going to get before receeding back into nothing special

i think he was just trying to addess the relations he'd had with the people that had entered and exited his life.