I understand the obvious reference of the summer season that most people commenting here are making a pivotal part of the song, but I don't focus so much on that. I look at it as more of a metaphor.
I do interpret the lyrics as a storm-like, whirlwind rush of a complete surrender of the heart. It's the experience of falling in love, living in those moments and literally making every minute count, with an unspoken understanding that somehow these moments shared together, will inevitably end. I don't feel any sense of sadness tho in this song and feel nothing but love, nostalgia and an appreciation/gratitude for having experienced these moments. I think the reference to it being summer, specifically the ending of the season, is the metaphor. We've all had those summers we will never forget and unlike others we've lived through. The one we've named as "The best times of my life." I know the one I'll never forget and this song takes me right back to it, even if its for a moment. I also have the memories of that girl I fell head over feet for, made memories with and then it was over. No bitterness, no hard feelings... just the sadness that hung around briefly and a connection thats been the backbone to a friendship thats going on 20 years now. Im 46 now and those 5 months back in 2008 are one of the highlights in my life's story so far. If my life were a movie, this song would be on its soundtrack and playing during those months.
I understand the obvious reference of the summer season that most people commenting here are making a pivotal part of the song, but I don't focus so much on that. I look at it as more of a metaphor. I do interpret the lyrics as a storm-like, whirlwind rush of a complete surrender of the heart. It's the experience of falling in love, living in those moments and literally making every minute count, with an unspoken understanding that somehow these moments shared together, will inevitably end. I don't feel any sense of sadness tho in this song and feel nothing but love, nostalgia and an appreciation/gratitude for having experienced these moments. I think the reference to it being summer, specifically the ending of the season, is the metaphor. We've all had those summers we will never forget and unlike others we've lived through. The one we've named as "The best times of my life." I know the one I'll never forget and this song takes me right back to it, even if its for a moment. I also have the memories of that girl I fell head over feet for, made memories with and then it was over. No bitterness, no hard feelings... just the sadness that hung around briefly and a connection thats been the backbone to a friendship thats going on 20 years now. Im 46 now and those 5 months back in 2008 are one of the highlights in my life's story so far. If my life were a movie, this song would be on its soundtrack and playing during those months.
[Edit: grammer]