Songs About Summer Love

Updated April 1, 2024

When it comes to Songs About Summer Love, there are so many musicians who explored this feeling. Here are 25 of the best ones.

Cruel Summer by Taylor Swift

From the album, Lover, released on August 23, 2019

"Cruel Summer" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was produced by frequent collaborator Jack Antonoff. The song was released on August 23, 2019, as the lead single from Swift's seventh studio album, Lover (2019). "Cruel Summer" is a synth-pop and electropop song with elements of synth-pop and new wave. The song's title is a reference to the 1980s band Bananarama's song of the same name. The lyrics of "Cruel Summer" describe a summer romance that ends abruptly. The song received positive reviews from critics, who praised its production and lyrics. "Cruel Summer" debuted at number 18 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 12, becoming Swift's 32nd top 40 hit on the chart. The song also peaked at number one on the US Hot 100 Airplay chart.

Summer of Love (Shawn Mendes & Tainy) by Shawn Mendes

From the album, Summer Of Love, released on August 20, 2021

"Summer of Love" is a song by Shawn Mendes and Tainy. It was released on June 21, 2019, as the lead single from Mendes' self-titled third studio album. The song was written by Mendes, Teddy Geiger, Scott Harris, and Tainy, and produced by Tainy. The song is a guitar-driven ballad with a 1980s synth-pop sound. Mendes sings about a summer love affair, with the hope that it will last forever. The song received positive reviews from critics, who praised its retro sound and Mendes' vocals.

Girls Need Love (with Drake) - Remix by Summer Walker

From the album, Last Day Of Summer, released on October 19, 2018

The song "Girls Need Love (with Drake) - Remix" is a remix of the original song "Girls Need Love" by Summer Walker. The remix features Drake and was produced by NOVA WAV.

What is Love by TWICE

From the album, Summer Nights, released on July 9, 2018

"What is Love?" is a song by South Korean girl group TWICE. It was released on April 9, 2018 by JYP Entertainment as the lead single from the group's second mini album, What is Love?. The song was written by J.Y. Park, while production was handled by Park Jin-young. "What is Love?" is a synth-pop track with an uptempo beat. The song's lyrics are about young love and the feeling of butterflies in one's stomach. The song received positive reviews from critics, who praised its catchy melody and TWICE's vocal performance. "What is Love?" was a commercial success, debuting at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart and becoming TWICE's sixth consecutive number-one single in South Korea. The song also peaked at number two on the Billboard World Digital Songs chart, making TWICE the first K-pop girl group to have two songs in the top two on the chart.

Summer Nights - From “Grease” by John Travolta

From the album, Grease (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), released on April 4, 1978

The song "Summer Nights" is from the movie "Grease". It was written by John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, and Barry Gibb. The song was produced by Mike Curb.

Who Do You Love by The Chainsmokers

From the album, World War Joy, released on December 6, 2019

"Who Do You Love" is a single by American DJ duo The Chainsmokers, featuring American singer 5 Seconds of Summer. The song was released on January 10, 2019, as the lead single from their upcoming fourth studio album. It was written by The Chainsmokers, 5 Seconds of Summer, Louis Bell, Andrew Taggart and produced by The Chainsmokers and Louis Bell. The song is an upbeat pop track with a driving beat and strong bassline. The lyrics explore the concept of love, asking the listener "Who do you love?" The chorus features 5 Seconds of Summer singing in a harmonic fashion, and the bridge of the song features a breakdown of heavy bass, synths, and drums. "Who Do You Love" has received positive reviews from music critics, who praised the collaboration between The Chainsmokers and 5 Seconds of Summer. It has since gone on to become a commercial success, charting in several countries, including the US and UK.

The Red Means I Love You by Madds Buckley

From the album, Sunset on Summerville, released on April 22, 2022

"The Red Means I Love You" is a song by the Australian singer-songwriter Madds Buckley. The song was produced by Lachlan Mitchell and released in 2014. The song is a melodic ballad that reflects on the feelings of love and heartbreak. Buckley's soulful vocals paint a vivid picture of loss and longing, accompanied by a subtle yet powerful string section. His lyrics speak of the beauty and pain of love, and how sometimes love may not be enough. The song was featured in the Australian television series Offspring and has become a fan favorite. The song has been praised for its beautiful melodies and heartfelt lyrics, and has become a modern-day anthem for those in love.

Summer Love by Justin Timberlake

From the album, FutureSex/LoveSounds, released on September 12, 2006

"Summer Love" is a song by American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake, released as the lead single from his second solo studio album, FutureSex/LoveSounds (2006). The song was written by Timberlake, Tim "Timbaland" Mosley, Nate "Danja" Hills, and Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon, and was produced by the latter two. "Summer Love" is a mid-tempo R&B and synth-pop song about a summer romance. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, and charted in the top-ten in several countries, including Australia and Ireland. It also peaked at number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The music video for the song was directed by Paul Hunter and stars Timberlake and actress Minka Kelly.