Summer (2025) Lyrics
[Verse]
I’ve always been an arsonist
It’s always been my party trick
For warming up the darkness in my veins
And the carnival of narcissists
Come pickin’ through the carcasses
And I don’t want no part in it now
[Pre-Chorus]
Shutter the windows
I feel that heaviness drippin’ from my eyelids
Outside the wind blows
A glimpse of Heaven on the edge of the silence
[Chorus]
It could be the start of the summer
It could be the start of the summer
It could be the start of the summer
For all I know, for all I know
[Interlude]
Yeah, I just, I just, don’t know what’s wrong with me
You’re just a Pisces
Stuck somewhеre between something rеal and reality
And I’d look at that as a blessing
[Chorus]
It could be the start of the summer
If I let go of all I know
It could be the start of the summer
If I let go of all I know
It could be the start of the summer
I feel that heaviness drippin’ from my eyelids
It could be the start of the summer
A glimpse of Heaven on the edge of the silence
[Outro]
It could be the start of the summer
It could be the start of the summer
It could be the start of the summer
Summary of this Song Lyrics
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James Arthur’s “Summer (2025)” song explores themes of emotional conflict, transformation, and the desire for renewal. The artist begins by revealing a self-destructive past, metaphorically calling themselves an “arsonist” who uses chaos as a coping mechanism. Surrounded by hollow, egotistical people—the “carnival of narcissists”—they express a growing disinterest in continuing that pattern. The pre-chorus reflects an overwhelming emotional weight and a yearning for peace, hinted at through the metaphor of a quiet moment resembling “a glimpse of Heaven.”
The chorus introduces the possibility of change—“the start of the summer”—symbolizing a new beginning, warmth, or hope if they’re willing to let go of old habits and identities. The interlude adds a layer of introspection and confusion, as the artist grapples with not fully understanding themselves or the people around them, referencing astrological signs as a metaphor for emotional ambiguity.
Ultimately, the repeated chorus and outro reinforce the idea that personal growth and healing are possible, but only if the narrator embraces the unknown and releases the past. The lyrics paint a portrait of someone on the brink of emotional awakening, standing at the edge of silence and peace, hopeful that summer—a metaphor for change—may finally begin.
Album – PISCES (2025) [Tracklist]
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1. Summer (2025)
2. Cruel
3. All My Love
4. ADHD
5. Gucci (Interlude)
6. Celebrate
7. F.R.I.E.N.D.S
8. Embers
9. KARAOKE
10. Yeah, No.
11. Water
12. Hallelujah
Summer (2025) (MV)
Audio Credits & Details
Artist : James Arthur
Album : PISCES
Lyricist : James Arthur, Steve Solomon, Andrew Jackson, Jack Duxbury
Musicians : Steve Solomon
Label : James Arthur
Genre: Pop
Date: April 25, 2025