Story Behind The Song

Hunter S. Thompson descibed a "hum" that flowed throgh the city in the late 1960's, this is where the idea for the title came from.

Song Description

This song attempts to capture the feeling of San Francisco in the summer of 1967.

Lyrics

There's a spirit in the air, I can feel it everywhere
Movin' on without a care
You know we're drawing to the sound, kids are dancing all around
Steppin stones upon the clouds

So won't you take my hand and walk with me a while
We'll let the spirt come and blow us throgh this town
And when we reach the park and Janis pulls us in
Into the Hum that brought us back again

Seeing all the girls and boys, sharing love and sharing joy
Money's just your parent's toy
Colored lights and smokey beats, cutting through the summer heat
Floating down the Mission streets

So won't you take my hand and walk with me a while
We'll let the spirt come and blow us throgh this town
And when we reach the park and Jerry pulls us in
Into the Hum that brought us back again

Never seen before or since, tide flows from East to West
This is where the water crests
Where the summer never ends
Where the people don't pretend
Where you've always got a friend

So won't you come with me and walk a little while
We'll let the spirt come and blow us throgh this town
And when we reach the park and Gracie pulls us in
Into the Hum that brought us back again