Vannelli, Gino - The Last Days Of Summer Lyrics






The trees are full and green
The garden sweet and lush
The warmth of the sun belies September
A truth to which I must surrender
The hours are numbered
These last days of summer

Her sundress, pink and white
An orchid in her hair
As lovely a sight as ever to me
Were I a stranger, would she woo me
I can't help but wonder
These last days of summer

Thinking the unthinkable
Chased with lemon tea
Thoughts that never crossed my mind
When I was twenty-three
Too busy being me
A ship once hailed unsinkable
Is floundering in the deep
A boy who once prayed to his God
For his soul to keep
Would settle for a good night's sleep

My father warned of the waning years
What every man goes through
I thought him weak and too fraught with fears
To see his tragic point of view
It's a sad cliche
But ever since he's passed away
He's ever more present to me
Looking past my prime
Waging war on Father Time
Dad, I think I understand, finally

Strange that my eyes should gain more sight
As the days begin to lose the light
Winter looms on my horizon
Look at me in my summer wear
Completely unprepared

We wrestle in the grass
He's grown so tall so quick
I struggle to get the better of him
Just how much I truly love him
This I've discovered
These last days of summer
Just how much I truly love them
These last days of summer





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  1. P.... P....

    A very moving song. The memories as I listen in my own life.

  2. B.... O....

    Makes me think about loved ones that are no longer here on earth. ❤️

  3. N.... K....

    I love this composition

  4. p.... t....

    Gino le Maitre de la musique, du très grand art .....comme toujours.

  5. A.... G....

    Une magnifique chanson du grand maître où s'opère une sorte de magie entre le texte et la musique ré-haussée par un orchestre aux multiples couleurs ... extrêmement riche en climats ... subtilement inspiré l'immense Gino... Rien de comparable à notre époque.

  6. C.... K....

    Andrew Lloyd Who?

    C.... K....

    I mean seriously! sure's got some talent, I guess...

  7. m.... ....

    @georgiarebelinne
    Bobby, thank you for the nice comment my friend and "Gino Brother".......:)

  8. B.... W....

    Great job -on a great song---as always Mary! You're Gino brother...:)

  9. m.... ....

    @artskogas
    It's an awesome work of art isn't it?! !

  10. m.... ....

    @havenoneatall

    Thank you for your comment....I lost my Dad 7 years ago, and he used to try to tell me the same things in this song, so this really hits home for me...I lost my Mom 5 months ago and it hits me there too....You are right, we should hold these last days of summer close to our hearts....;) I know I am.....finally...;)

  11. m.... ....

    @mancmuso1

    Phil, you are welcome !!!!

  12. E.... ....

    @mary71257 Thanks! I will be sure to.

  13. m.... ....

    @Elphienfiero1
    If you go to my YT page I have the Canto tv special which aired on the CBC, it is broke down into several parts, you will enjoy it.....

  14. E.... ....

    @mary71257 Yes, it was. I'm continually amazed by the range of his talent. He should write musicals.

  15. m.... ....

    @Elphienfiero1
    Is that the first time you have heard this? It is from the "Canto" cd, it is WONDERFUL !!!! I am glad you enjoyed the video....;)

  16. E.... ....

    I'm speechless. This is incredibly beautiful.

  17. �.... S....

    Gino should TOTALLY play "Phantom of the Opera." TOTALLY. PLEASE, Gino... if you're listening....

  18. D.... T....

    A very intimate and fitting tribute to a father. All of us should keep this song buried close to our hearts these last days of summer.

  19. S.... T....

    Just thankful Gino turned his genius in this direction.
    Wonderful music.

    S.... T....

    La meraviglia che sei Gino vanelli grazie

  20. m.... ....

    Actually I have 4 lambs.....LOL....This cd has gotten me through some really difficult times too. I hope one day I will be able to listen to it in surround sound, that would be amazing...This cd can sure make the tears stream down my face..It is very beautiful..Thanks for appreciating his music !!! I hope you get a chance to order "Stardust In The Sand"....It's a real treasure for a Gino fan...

  21. m.... ....

    You are very welcome !!!

  22. A.... m....

    Quel talent, ce mec est toujours aussi génial. Merci Mary..

    A.... m....

    La meraviglia che sei Gino!!! Grande grazie di cuore la tua voce potenza e dolcissima.

  23. m.... ....

    Thank you so much for the nice comment. Yes, that man never gets old...LOL...It is amazing...

  24. m.... ....

    Thank you so much for the nice comment!! I appreciate it very much.

  25. l.... ....

    Huge Gino fan here....this is a lovely video! One of the best songs ever written about growing older, from Gino's crowning masterpiece.

  26. M.... ....

    I do certainly love it! It's so exquisite as Gino masterful piece is!!!
    Thank you for your time, dear Mary, in replying me!
    God blees you!

  27. m.... ....

    I am glad you like the video. Thank you..

  28. M.... ....

    Where did my previous comment from some days ago,vanish to?
    A mystery! Never mind!
    Your quality in this reflexive tribute, Mary, is beyond sublime, is ineffable!
    Aromatic centifolia roses for you, Mary as well!
    For Gino, my profoundest emotion!

  29. m.... ....

    Thank you for the compliment. I am glad you liked it. Thank you for your friendship...

  30. K.... K....

    That is very beautiful Mary! The flowers are just gorgeous as is Gino too! Thanks for posting!