VERSE
Summer Teeth
Wilco
Like a cloud his fingers explode
On the typewriter ribbon, the shadow grows
His hearts in a bowl behind the bank
And every evening when he get home
To make his supper and eat it alone
His black shirt cries
While his shoes get cold
It's just a dream he keeps having
And it doesnt seem to mean anything
And it doesnt seem to mean anything
One summer, a suicide
Another autumn, a travelers guide
He hits snooze twice before he dies
And every evening when he get home
To make his supper and eat it alone
His black shirt cries
While his shoes get cold
It's just a dream he keeps having
And it doesnt seem to mean anything
It's just a dream he keeps having
He feels lucky to have you here
In his kitchen, in your chair
Sometimes he forgets that youre even there
It's just a dream he keeps having
And it doesnt seem to mean anything
It's just a dream he keeps having
It's just a dream
And it doesnt seem to mean anything
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About this Song
Summer Teeth by Wilco is a contemplative exploration of love, loss, and the yearning for connection. The song juxtaposes bright, summery imagery with darker undertones of vulnerability and heartbreak, reflecting a duality often present in relationships. Key themes include the bittersweet nature of love, the passage of time, and the complexities of human emotions. Notable moments in the song include lyrical contrasts, such as 'she fell in love with a drummer, another and another,' which highlight repetitive patterns of seeking affection but encountering disappointment. The refrain 'teeth like God's shoeshine' evokes imagery of an innocent smile underpinned by a sense of longing and imperfection.
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