Discover the story of the song > Summertime Blues – The Flying Lizards

The lyrics are about someone who is frustrated because they have to work all summer instead of having fun. They try to make plans with their partner, but their partner says they have to work late. The protagonist also wants to go on vacation but can't because they don't have enough money and their boss won't give them time off. They feel stuck and don't know what to do because there is no solution to their problems.