The Ataris - The Boys of Summer

The Ataris’ version of "The Boys of Summer" is a cover of the classic 1984 song originally by Don Henley. The Ataris, a pop-punk band, released their cover in 2003 on their album So Long, Astoria.

Their rendition gives the song a more modern, punk-rock edge, while retaining the nostalgic and reflective qualities of the original. The Ataris' cover is known for its energetic guitar riffs and emotional delivery, making it a standout track for fans of both the band and the original song.

The Ataris The Boys of Summer Lyrics

Nobody on the road
Nobody on the beach
I feel it in the air
The summer's out of reach
Empty lake, empty streets
The sun goes down alone
I'm driving by your house
Though I know you're not home

I can see you
Your brown skin shining in the sun
You got your hair combed back and these
Sunglasses on, baby
And I can tell, you
My love for you will still be strong
After the boys of summer have gone

I never will forget those nights
I wonder if it was a dream
Remember how you made me crazy
Remember how I made you scream
Now I don't understand what happened to our love
But baby, when I get you back
I'm gonna show you what I'm made of

I can see you
Your brown skin shining in the sun
I see ya walkin' real slow, smiling at everyone
I can tell you
My love for you will still be strong
After the boys of summer have gone

Out on the road today
I saw a Black Flag sticker on a Cadillac
A little voice inside my head said, "Don't look back
You can never look back"
I thought I knew what love was
What did I know?
Those days are gone forever
I should just let 'em go but

I can see you
Your brown skin shining in the sun
You got the top pulled down and the
Radio on, baby
But I can tell you
My love for you will still be strong
After the boys of summer have gone

I can see you
Your brown skin shining in the sun
You got your hair slicked back and those wayfarers on, baby
I can tell you my love for you will still be strong
After the boys of summer have gone