Story Behind The Song
Growing up in Brooklyn, New York; spending summers cruising up and down Coney Island Avenue in my car; Hanging out at Brighton Beach, Manhattan Beach and Coney Island Beach.
Song Description
I really thought I was going to have a great day cooling off from the heat wave-lounging at poolside,sipping cool drinks. My mistake
| Song Length |
4:41 |
Genre |
Rock - Classic, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Uptight, Annoyed |
Subject |
Frustration, Anger |
| Similar Artists |
Bruce Springsteen, Joe Cocker |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1970 - 1979 |
| |
Lyrics
Well I'm out on Coney Island Avenue
The temperature's rising up to ninety two
I'm thinkin' 'bout a swimming pool ten miles up the road
But my engine's overheatin' 'cause I'm
Carryin' too heavy a load
Well I'm just about to lose my mind
I really don't know what to do
Stuck in a Coney Island heatwave
On Coney Island Avenue.
Well I'm out on Coney Island Avenue
The temperature has risen to a hundred and two
I see the sun is just about to set in the sky
The greatest day of the year has just passed me by
Guess the time has come for me to make a move
It's just that anything for me is long overdue
I'm gonna mark this day with a black star
Guess I'll have to leave my car and hitchhike to the nearest bar.
Well I'm just about to lose my mind
I really don't know what to do
Stuck in a Coney Island heat wave
On Coney Island Avenue.