Summer Paradise

Basic info

Album: Get Your Heart On!
Songwriters: Pierre Bouvier, Chuck Comeau, Emanuel Kiriakou, K’Naan
Additional collaboration: Brian Howes (production), K’Naan (additional vocals), Sean Paul (additional vocals), MKTO (additional vocals), Taka (additional vocals)
Length: 3:53
Release of the single: December 13th 2011
Release of the music video: December 13th 2011 / March 30th 2012
Single cover: here

Meaning of the song

Summer Paradise is a song about finding your way back to the time you were on vacation, to the times that you went out, you fell in love. It’s about wanting to escape real life, leaving your job behind, not thinking about anything else and just enjoying the moment right now. The inspiration for this song was Montreal, city where the guys from Simple Plan come from and where they are used to a pretty cold weather and sometimes just want to escape all that and go to a place where it’s warm and where they’d feel good.

Interesting facts

– Summer Paradise is a song with the most different versions in Simple Plan’s entire catalogue – read up on all of them in this section on SimplePlan.cz

Music video

Song lyrics

 

[feat. K’Naan]

Oh, Oh
Take me back, take me back
Oh yeah
Back to summer paradise

My heart is sinking
As I’m lifting up
Above the clouds away from you
And I can’t believe I’m leaving
Oh I don’t kno-kno-know what I’m gonna do

But someday
I will find my way back
To where your name
Is written in the sand

Cause I remember every sunset
I remember every word you said
We were never gonna say goodbye
Say la-ta-ta-ta-ta

Tell me how to get back to
Back to summer paradise with you
And I’ll be there in a heartbeat
Oh-oh
I’ll be there in a heartbeat
Oh-oh

(Tell ’em)

My soul is broken
Streets are frozen
I can’t stop these feelings melting through

And I’d give away a thousand days, oh
Just to have another one with you

What’d you say

Well real life can wait
(real life can wait)
We’re crashing like waves
(uh-huh)
Playing in the sand
(me and you)
Holding your hand

Cause I remember every sunset
I remember every word you said
We were never gonna say goodbye
Say la-ta-ta-ta-ta

Tell me how to get back to
Back to summer paradise with you
And I’ll be there in a heartbeat
Oh-oh
I’ll be there in a heartbeat
Oh-oh

Yeah I remember summer mornings
And summer evenings
Now you’re not next to me
And I am freezing
Was it real?
Oh baby tell me, was I dreaming?
How can you show me paradise,
When I’m leaving?

Now my heartbeat is sinking
Hope’s shrinking
When I try to speak no words
Lip-syncing
Hope this is not just wishful thinking
Tell me that you care
And I’ll be there in a heartbeat

Someday
I will find my way back
To where your name
Is written in the sand

Yeah, yeah, yeah, let’s go

Cause I remember every sunset
I remember every word you said
We were never gonna say goodbye
Say la-ta-ta-ta-ta

Tell me how to get back to
Back to summer paradise with you
And I’ll be there in a heartbeat

I remember where we first kissed
How I didn’t wanna leave your lips
And how I’ve never ever felt so high
La-ta-ta-ta-ta

Tell me how to get back to
Back to summer paradise with you
And I’ll be there in a heartbeat
Oh-oh
I’ll be there in a heartbeat
(summer paradise)
Oh-oh
I’ll be there in a heartbeat

[feat. Sean Paul]

I gotta find my way back
Back to summer paradise
Sean Paul, Simple Plan

My heart is sinking as I’m lifting up
Above the clouds away from you
And I can’t believe I’m leaving
Oh, I don’t kno-kno-know what I’m gonna do

But someday I will find my way back
To where your name is written in the sand
(Stay in my name)

‘Cause I remember every sunset
I remember every word you said
We were never gonna say goodbye (Yeah)
Singin’ la-ta-ta-ta-ta

Tell me how to get back to
Back to summer paradise with you
And I’ll be there in a heartbeat,
(Quick time, quick time girl) oh, oh

I’ll be there in a heartbeat,
(Quick time, quick time girl) oh, oh

(Tell ’em)
My soul is broken, streets are frozen
I can’t stop these feelings melting through
And I’d give away a thousand days, oh
Just to have another one with you
(Baby girl)

Well, real life can wait
(it can wait)
We’re crashing like waves
(yeah)
We’re playin’ in the sand
(Me and you girl)
Holding your hand, yeah, yeah
(make some noise)

‘Cause I remember every sunset
(I remember)
I remember every words you said
We were never gonna say goodbye
Singin’ la-ta-ta-ta-ta

Tell me how to get back to
Back to summer paradise with you (yeah)
And I’ll be there in a heartbeat,
(quick time, quick time girl) oh, oh
I’ll be there in a heartbeat,
(quick time, quick time girl)oh, oh

The promises that we made
To about our friends
Thinking about it
Sunshine under trees
Summer time on the beach
Oh fine we get closer
Under them trees
Baby girl, you really got to me
It’s 3 o’clock, and we’re together
And the time doesn’t leave
In a heartbeat girl, sex on the beach
Don’t stand your world, ask me i’m rich
Loving you girl, is the best part of me

Someday
I will find my way back
To where your name
Is written in the sand

Bring it back
Brink it back
(Rewind)

cause i remember every sunset (I remember)
i remember every word you said
We were never gonna say goodbye
(No way) Singing La da da da da

Tell me how to get back to
Back to summer paradise with you
Yeah, and i’ll be there in a heartbeat
I remember where we first kissed

I remember
And how i didn’t wanna leave your lips
And how i never ever felt so high
(So high)

Singing La da da da da
So tell me how to get back to
back to summer paradise with you
(yeah)
And i’ll be there in a heartbeat,
(Quick time, quick time girl)oh, oh
And i’ll be there in a heartbeat,
(Quick time, quick time girl)
Summer Paradise Baby
I’ll be there in a heartbeat
(YEAH)

[feat. Taka]

O la da da dada
Yeah me and you in summer paradise

My heart is sinking as I’m lifted
Up above the clouds away from you
And I can’t believe I’m leaving
Oh I don’t know no no what I’m gonna do

But, someday
I will find my way back to
To where your name is written in the sand

Coz I remember every sunset (I remember)
I remember every words you said
We would never gonna say good bye (good bye)
Singing la da da da
Tell me how to get back to (back to)
Back to summer paradise with you
And I’ll be there in a heartbeat
I’ll be there I’ll be there I’ll be there
I’ll be there in a heartbeat
And I’ll be there I’ll be there I’ll be there

My soul is broken
Streets are frozen
I can’t stop this feelings melting through
And I’d give away a thousand days
Oh, just to have another one with you (with you)

Where real life can wait
We’re crashing like waves
Playing in the sand (playing in the sand)
Holding your hands

Coz I remember every sunset (I remember)
I remember every words you said
We would never gonna say good bye (good bye)
Singing la da da da
Tell me how to get back to (back to)
Back to summer paradise with you
And I’ll be there in a heartbeat
I’ll be there I’ll be there I’ll be there
I’ll be there in a heartbeat
And I’ll be there I’ll be there I’ll be there

My memories are reminding me
The perfect night on the perfect beach
Ano hi no ki o kuwo kaki atsumeta tokode
Modorisenai
The season not the reason why
I fell in love with you in paradise
Kimi ga boku wo omoidasu tabi ni
And I’ll be there in a heartbeat

Someday
I will find my way back to
To where your name is written in the sand

Coz I remember every sunset (I remember)
I remember every words you said
We would never gonna say good bye (good bye)
Singing la da da dada
Tell me how to get back to (back to)
Back to summer paradise with you
And I’ll be there in a heartbeat

I remember when we first kissed
How I didn’t wanna leave your lips
And how I’ve never ever felt so high
Tell me how to get back to (back to)
Back to summer paradise with you
And I’ll be there in a heartbeat
I’ll be there I’ll be there
I’ll be there in a heartbeat

[feat. MKTO]
Pack your bags, baby!
We have to go back, let’s go!
It’s summer paradise oh-oh-o-oh
Simple Plan – MKTO

My heart is sinking as I’m lifting up
Above the clouds away from you
And I can’t believe I’m leaving
Oh, I don’t kno-kno-know what I’m gonna do

But someday I will find my way back
To where your name is written in the sand

(Yeah! It was written in the sand!)

‘Cause I remember every sunset
I remember every word you said
(I remember) We were never gonna say goodbye
Singin’ la-da-da-da-da

Tell me how to get back to
(yeah)
Back to summer paradise with you
And I’ll be there in a heartbeat
(Yeah, I’ll be there!)
oh
I’ll be there in a heartbeat
(Yeah, I’ll be there!)
Oh!
(Say what?)

My soul is broken, streets are frozen
I can’t stop these feelings melting through
(I can’t stop these feelings melting through)
And I’d give away a thousand days, oh
Just to have another one with you
(With you, yeah!)

Well, real life can wait
(And time stands still)
We’re crashing like waves
(Crashing like waves)
We’re playin’ in the sand
(That’s how we do it, girl!)
Holding your hand, yeah, yeah
(Cause I remember, I remember)

‘Cause I remember every sunset
(I remember)
I remember every word you said
We were never gonna say goodbye
(Goodbye)
Singin’ la-ta-ta-ta-ta

Tell me how to get back to
Back to summer paradise with you
(Summer paradise)
And I’ll be there in a heartbeat
(Yeah, I’ll be there!)
Oh!
I’ll be there in a heartbeat
(Yeah, I’ll be there!)
Oh!

Yeah, if I could be with you, baby
We could do what the heart wants
Smiling on a desert island baby
Let’s get so lost
Be there in a heartbeat
Kiss realities goodbye
Girl, you get me high
Underneath the palm trees in the sky
Let’s fly
Like everyday’s a holiday
A summer paradise
Of smashing down the high way
Follow the stars all the way to the light
A simple plan for life is what you make it
The memories of you and me are ours for the taking

Someday
I will find my way back
To where your name
Is written in the sand
(Is written in the sand)

(We’ll be forever baby!)

Cause i remember every sunset
(I remember)
I remember every word you said
We were never gonna say goodbye
(Don’t say goodbye)
Singing La da da da da

Tell me how to get back to
Back to summer paradise with you
And I’ll be there in a heartbeat
I remember when we first kissed

And how i didn’t wanna leave your lips
And how i never ever felt so high
(So high)

Singing La da da da da
So tell me how to get back to
Back to summer paradise with you
(Hey)
And I’ll be there in a heartbeat
(Heartbeat)
(Yeah, I’ll be there)
Oh!
(Yeah!)
And I’ll be there in a heartbeat,
(Yeah, I’ll be there)
Oh!
I’ll be there in a heartbeat,
(Belive that)

[Canadian version]

I gotta find my way back
Back to summer paradise
Sean Paul – Simple Plan

Mon coeur s’enfonce et je m’envole dans cet avion qui m’emmene loin de toi
Et j’ai du mal a croire qu’on se quitte
Dis-moi que c’est bien la derniere fois

Mais un jour je te retrouverai ici, mon amour, sous l’ombre des palmiers
(Stay in my name)

‘Cause I remember every sunset
I remember every word you said
Le Soleil effleurait ta peau
On chantait la la ta ta ta
Je ne pense qu’a retourner
Back to summer paradise with you
And I’ll be there in a heartbeat,
(Quick time, quick time girl) oh, oh
I’ll be there in a heartbeat,
(Quick time, quick time girl) oh, oh
(Tell ’em)

Le froid s’en prend a Montreal
Et il ne manque que toi pour oublier
Je reve au sable et a la mer
J’ai tant besoin de toi a mes cotes
(Baby girl)

De cette vie si belle
L’ete dans le ciel
Main dans la main
(Me and you girl)
On oublie demain
(Make some noise)

‘Cause I remember every sunset
I remember every word you said
Le Soleil effleurait ta peau
On chantait la la ta ta ta
Je ne pense qu’a retourner
Back to summer paradise with you
And I’ll be there in a heartbeat,
(Quick time, quick time girl) oh, oh
I’ll be there in a heartbeat,
(Quick time, quick time girl) oh, oh
(Tell ’em)

The promises that we made
To about our friends
Thinking about it
Sunshine under trees
Summer time on the beach
Oh fine we get closer
Under them trees
Baby girl, you really got to me

It’s 3 o’clock and we’re together
And the time doesn’t leave
In a heartbeat girl, sex on the beach
Don’t stand your world, ask me I’m rich
Loving you girl, is the best part of me

Mais un jour je te retrouverai ici, mon amour, sous l’ombre des palmiers
(Bring it back, bring it back – rewind)

‘Cause I remember every sunset
I remember every words you said
Le Soleil effleurait ta peau
On chantait la la ta ta ta
Je ne pense qu’a retourner
Back to summer paradise with you
And I’ll be there in a heartbeat.

J’attends que l’ere revienne,
J’attends que les vagues nous ramenent
Où le Soleil effleurait ta peau
On chantait la la ta ta ta
Je ne pense qu’a retourner
Back to summer paradise with you
And I’ll be there in a heartbeat.
(Quick time, quick time girl) oh, oh
I’ll be there in a heartbeat,
(Quick time, quick time girl) oh, oh
I’ll be there in a heartbeat

{French version]

I gotta find my way back
Back to summer paradise
Sean Paul – Simple Plan

Mon coeur s’enfonce et je m’envole dans cet avion qui m’emmene loin de toi
Et j’ai du mal a croire qu’on se quitte
Dis-moi que c’est bien la derniere fois

Mais un jour je te retrouverai ici, mon amour, sous l’ombre des palmiers
(Stay in my name)

‘Cause I remember every sunset
I remember every words you said
Le Soleil effleurait ta peau
On chantait la la ta ta ta
Je ne pense qu’a retourner
Back to summer paradise with you
And I’ll be there in a heartbeat,
(Quick time, quick time girl) oh, oh
I’ll be there in a heartbeat,
(Quick time, quick time girl) oh, oh
(Tell ‘em)

Dehors la neige ne cesse de tomber
Il ne manque que toi pour oublier
Je reve au sable et a la mer
J’ai tant besoin de toi a mes cotés
(Baby girl)

De cette vie si belle
L’ete dans le ciel
Main dans la main
On oublie demain

‘Cause I remember every sunset
I remember every words you said
Le Soleil effleurait ta peau
On chantait la la ta ta ta
Je ne pense qu’a retourner
Back to summer paradise with you
And I’ll be there in a heartbeat,
(Quick time, quick time girl) oh, oh
I’ll be there in a heartbeat,
(Quick time, quick time girl) oh, oh
(Tell ‘em)

The promised that we made
To about our friends
Thinking about it
Sunshine under trees
Summer time on the beach
Oh fine we get closer
Under them trees
Baby girl, you really got to me

It’s 3 o’clock and we’re together
And the time doesn’t leave
In a heartbeat girl, sex on the beach
Don’t stand your world, ask me I’m rich
Loving you girl, is the best part of me

Mais un jour je te retrouverai ici, mon amour, sous l’ombre des palmiers
(Bring it back, brink it back – rewind)

‘Cause I remember every sunset
I remember every words you said
Le Soleil effleurait ta peau
On chantait la la ta ta ta
Je ne pense qu’a retourner
Back to summer paradise with you
And I’ll be there in a heartbeat,
(Quick time, quick time girl) oh, oh
I’ll be there in a heartbeat,
(Quick time, quick time girl) oh, oh
I’ll be there in a heartbeat