春夏秋冬
泉谷しげる Lyrics

The lyrics to 泉谷しげる's song 春夏秋冬 describe the hardships of growing up in a place where there are no seasons and no wind. The singer was born and raised in a place where everything is stagnant and lacks excitement or inspiration. They leave their loveless home with a desire to do good for others, but they struggle to find the kindness they seek. They move restlessly and tirelessly, traversing from west to east, hoping to find something that would give them hope.

Finally, when they find a trace of kindness, it seems to wither away easily. They are overwhelmed and have no time to appreciate the beauty of spring or gather strength to overcome the challenges of summer. They only find solace in the falling leaves of autumn and bare their soul in the winter. They know that everything will come to an end today, but they also know that today everything could also start anew.

The lyrics end on a note of ambivalence, where they look sideways at their neighbor and reevaluate their path. They begin to recognize their own shortcomings and start to self-reflect. The laughter seems forced, and they know that they have become more cunning. Still, they see the day ending as an opportunity to start over again. The song portrays a journey of self-discovery, acknowledging the failures of the past with the possibility of a new beginning.