Ten “Wish It Was Summer Again” Songs

KRISTINA SUCHANEK

Where Do You Go To My Lovely – Peter Sarstedt

            I went on one of those super fast trains when I was in France this summer. I don’t remember what that train is called; the trip was so quick. But I remember clearly the pigeons in the train station, a little kid who looked exactly like Petit Nicholas, and listening to this song.

My Favourite Book – Stars

            There’s nothing like sitting in Indigo all day long. You can read or just pretend to read. It’s hard to read with your eyes closed, but it’s also hard to pretend you’re sitting on a beach with your eyes open, when really you’ve been sitting in Starbucks since you rolled out of bed.

Sweet Darlin’ – She & Him

            The future of campfire songs; this song was made for summer. S’mores are optional. This song is just so good by itself.

Marilu – Serge Gainsbourg

            Close your eyes and pretend you’re on a pier looking over some body of water. There are Christmas lights, yet the holiday season is six months away. You’re probably in France, but you’re doing the twist with some American-looking fellow. And you can’t believe the sun hasn’t set yet. It’s 1966, and it’s summer baby.

It’s Nice To Go Trav’ling – Frank Sinatra

            It’s very nice to go traveling, especially in the summer. But au contraire to Mr. Sinatra, it’s not so nice to come home. Home means that school’s around the corner.

This Charming Man – The Smiths

            If I could actually go ride my bike around the city without getting seriously injured, then this is the song I would play on repeat on my iPod. You can still do the same, just walk. Or if you have the whole day, take your bike and this song to the island.

Ease Your Feet Into The Sea – Belle and Sebastian

            Summer is never complete without a trip to the beach. Whether that means Woodbine to you and the Mediterranean to someone else doesn’t really matter. Just ease your feet into some sort of sea, or polluted water. Whatever floats your boat.

Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa – Vampire Weekend

            Lucky for me, summer every year means Cape Cod. Sand, sun, fried cod, hammocks, clam chowdah, coleslaw, Newman’s Own Lemonade, and Starbucks everything. You know Starbucks makes ice cream in the United States? Yeah, so go sit in a hammock, and eat overpriced, caffeinated, ice cream and listen to this.

We Rule The School - Belle and Sebastian

            Do something pretty while you can, this sunny season doesn’t last forever. Unfortunately, the time comes when we must go back to public education. And this song is depressing enough to be a back-to-school song.

Burnin’ Up – The Jonas Brothers

            I’m not gonna lie, this was totally my summer anthem.