[2025] Focus on the Lyrics! Western Songs Recommended for Summer, Summer Anthems

Good TimesChic

Chic – Good Times (1978)

I want to go out and have fun in the summer, but I just can’t get motivated.

In times like that, I recommend the song “Good Times.” As the title suggests, it carries a positive message: if we’re doing this, let’s make it a good time.

It’s performed by the American band Chic.

These days they go by Nile Rodgers & Chic, so some of you might know them by that name.

In fact, “Good Times” is also one of the most sampled tracks in hip-hop.

Summer Too HotChris Brown

Chris Brown – Summer Too Hot (Official Video)

This track brilliantly captures the heat and passion of summer.

Chris Brown’s silky vocals, paired with the sensual lyrics, captivate listeners.

Released in June 2023, it climbed high on multiple charts and drew attention as a lead single for the album “11:11.” The music video also made waves, showcasing Brown’s dynamic dance performance.

It’s a must-listen not only for R&B fans but also for anyone who yearns for summer romance.

Play it while driving or on a beach vacation, and you’ll feel the summer vibes even more.

SummertimeDJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince

DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – Summertime (Official Video)

The tracks on Homebase, created by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, have a laid-back vibe that radiates summer sunshine.

Just listening makes you feel like you’re standing on a street corner in Philadelphia, as if school just let out and summer vacation has begun.

You can practically see kids playing outside—shooting hoops, firing up the grill—and feel the simple joy and irreplaceable moments of spending time with friends and loved ones in the park.

Ever since its 1991 release, this record has been loved for years as a song that lets people of all ages share the joys of summer and warm memories.

The words rapped over the exhilarating melody will resonate with anyone who’s ever experienced summer.

It’s the perfect track for when you want to forget the daily hustle and truly relax—an ideal song for the season.

The Boys Of SummerDon Henley

Don Henley – The Boys Of Summer

Don Henley’s “The Boys of Summer” is a classic that sings of memories of a love that faded with the end of summer.

Set to a melody that blends nostalgia with bittersweet longing, it expresses an unwavering affection for a former lover.

The lyrics, capturing scenes of 1980s America, symbolically portray shifting values over time.

Centered on the universally felt loss of youth, the song strongly resonates with listeners.

Henley’s vocals, as if mourning a summer gone by, evoke a certain sweet wistfulness.

It’s a perfect end-of-summer ballad—one that makes you want to play it on a drive.

Levitating Featuring DaBabyDua Lipa

Dua Lipa – Levitating Featuring DaBaby (Official Music Video)

Dua Lipa juggles dual roles as a model and singer-songwriter.

With her characteristically deep, distinctive voice—so emblematic of British singers—she captivates vocal music fans around the world.

Her signature track “Levitating” is a breezy funk number perfect for midsummer.

It’s a romantic song that frames love with someone special as a journey through the cosmos.

Ideal for making summer memories with fun-loving friends or a significant other.

SummerGood Kid

Good Kid – Summer (Official Video)

Good Kid, an indie rock band based in Toronto, Canada, released the song “Summer” in March 2024.

Leaders of the recent alternative scene, the band sings about the strength to keep hope alive in the face of adversity on this track from Good Kid 4.

Set to a brisk, catchy melody, the protagonist’s stance against life’s uncertainties is striking.

Despite the title “Summer,” the song reflects deeper emotions beyond just the fun of the season.

It’s an energizing, empowering track that seems perfect for getting a crowd going at summer festivals.

Sun Is UpINNA

Inna – Sun is up (Official Music Video)

This is a summer classic by INNA, an artist whose distinctive sensibility shines through in her music and who is expected to lead the next generation of the vocal scene.

Its hallmark is a sophisticated mood, with deep lyrics that comfortably build excitement.