"Summer Rain" (여름비) by GFriend is a Korean pop (K-pop) song that was released in 2017. The lyrics describe the feeling of summer rain and its metaphorical connection to love and relationships. The song begins by comparing love to a sudden summer rain that pours down on everyone at least once. It mentions how the sound of rain kept the singer up at night because they were reminded of the person they loved. The scent of the earth and the rain's sound evoke the feeling of their emotions pouring out like the rain. The chorus expresses gratitude for a past relationship that was as beautiful and refreshing as summer rain. It compares the love they had to a stream of rainwater and describes their story as transparent and pure. The second verse reflects on the uncertainty and missed opportunities in a relationship. It compares the unpredictability of the future to passing sun showers and mentions the longing to meet again. The lyrics suggest not to stay short-lived like a rainbow and to cherish the moments after the rain stops. The bridge of the song compares memories of the relationship to tears from the sky and the feeling of being excited like the sprouting of flowers. The singer mentions the happy and sad moments of the past summer days, resembling drizzle on leaves. The song concludes by desiring the possibility of everlasting love, even after the beautiful and shiny season passes. It ends on a hopeful note, asking if their story will be like a stream of rainwater, beautiful and pure. Overall, "Summer Rain" portrays the emotions and experiences of a past relationship using the imagery of summer rain. The lyrics convey themes of gratitude, nostalgia, and the desire for a love that lasts forever.
