Summertime Sadness

Miley Cyrus · Other Songs - Miley Cyrus

(Pre-Chorus)

Kiss me hard before you go

Summertime sadness

I just wanted you to know

That, baby, you're the best



(Verse)

I got my red dress on tonight

Dancing in the dark in the pale moonlight

I done my hair up real big beauty queen style

My high heels off, I'm feeling alive



(Verse)

Oh, my God, I feel it in the air

Telephone wires above are sizzling like a snare

Honey, I'm on fire, I feel it everywhere

Nothing scares me anymore



(Pre-Chorus)

Kiss me hard before you go

Summertime sadness

I just wanted you to know

That, baby, you're the best



(Chorus)

I've got that summertime, summertime sadness

S-s-summertime, summertime sadness

Got that summertime, summertime sadness

Oh, oh, oh



(Verse)

I'm feelin' electric tonight

Cruising down the coast goin' 'bout 99

I got my bad baby by my heavenly side

I know if I go, I'll die happy tonight



(Verse)

Oh, my God, I feel it in the air

Telephone wires above are sizzling like a snare

Honey, I'm on fire, I feel it everywhere

Nothing scares me anymore



(Pre-Chorus)

Kiss me hard before you go

Summertime sadness

I just wanted you to know

That, baby, you're the best



(Chorus)

I've got that summertime, summertime sadness

S-s-summertime, summertime sadness

Got that summertime, summertime sadness

Oh, oh, oh



(Bridge)

I think I'll miss you forever

Like the stars miss the sun in the morning sky

Later's better than never

Even if you're gone I'm gonna drive (drive, drive)



(Chorus)

I've got that summertime, summertime sadness

S-s-summertime, summertime sadness

Got that summertime, summertime sadness

Oh, oh, oh



(Pre-Chorus)

Kiss me hard before you go

Summertime sadness

I just wanted you to know

That, baby, you're the best



(Chorus)

I've got that summertime, summertime sadness

S-s-summertime, summertime sadness

Got that summertime, summertime sadness

Oh, oh, oh

Summertime Sadness

Released in 2013, "Summertime Sadness" is a defining track from Miley Cyrus's transition from child star to a more mature pop artist. Originally recorded by Lana Del Rey, the song was reimagined by Cyrus for her album *Bangerz*, blending her signature pop sensibilities with the track's signature dreamy, melancholic atmosphere. The recording marked a pivotal moment in her career, signaling a shift toward darker, more introspective themes while maintaining her vocal power. The song became a cultural touchstone, often associated with the summer season and themes of heartbreak, showcasing Cyrus's ability to reinterpret classic material into a modern pop anthem that resonated with a global audience.