Seasons
Future Islands Lyrics
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And I've tried hard just to soften you
The seasons change
But I've grown tired trying to change for you
'Cause I've been waiting on you
I've been waiting on you
'Cause I've been waiting on you
I've been weighing on you
As it breaks, the summer will wake
But the winter will wash what is left, of the taste
As it breaks, the summer will warm
But the winter will crave what has gone
Will crave what has all
Gone away
People change
But you know some people never do
You know, when people change
They gain a peace, but they lose one too
'Cause I've been hanging on you
I've been waiting on you
'Cause I've been waiting on you
I've been hanging on you
As it breaks, the summer will wake
But the winter will wash what is left, of the taste
As it breaks, the summer will warm
But the winter will crave what has gone
Will crave what has gone
Will crave what has all
Gone away
'Cause I've been waiting on you
The lyrics to Future Islands’ song Seasons speak about the inevitable nature of change- the seasons change, people change, and life changes. The singer has been trying to soften the person he’s addressing, but eventually grows tired of trying to change himself for that person. The lyrics suggest a sense of frustration and waiting, as he’s been hanging on, waiting for this person to change, and waiting for something to happen. However, the underlying message seems to be bittersweet- change isn’t always easy, and while it can bring peace, it can also take away what we once had.
The chorus of the song talks about the cyclical nature of the seasons- the summer will warm, but eventually the winter will wash away what’s left of that warmth. The summer will crave what has gone away, hinting at our tendency to crave what we can no longer have. As people change and gain peace, they also lose something- the person they used to be, the things they used to love, and our connection to those past experiences. The final line repeats the sentiment of the opening- that the singer has been waiting on this person, waiting for the seasons to change, for things to get better.
Line by Line Meaning
Seasons change
The time passes and things are not the same as before.
And I've tried hard just to soften you
I made many attempts to please you, but you still did not change.
The seasons change
Everything changes with the passage of time.
But I've grown tired trying to change for you
I have exhausted myself trying to make myself suitable for you.
'Cause I've been waiting on you
I am waiting for you to change for me or to come back to me.
I've been waiting on you
I am still waiting for you even though it has been a long time.
'Cause I've been waiting on you
I am still waiting for you even though it has been a long time.
I've been weighing on you
I am putting pressure or burden on you to change for me.
As it breaks, the summer will wake
As the seasons change, warmer weather will come back.
But the winter will wash what is left, of the taste
But with the return of colder weather, the memories of the past will be washed away.
As it breaks, the summer will warm
With the changing of the seasons, the temperature will rise again.
But the winter will crave what has gone
But as time passes, the longing for something that has already passed will grow.
Will crave what has all
Will crave what has already ended.
Gone away
Something that was once there is now gone.
People change
People change and grow over time.
But you know some people never do
But some people refuse to change no matter what.
You know, when people change
You know that when people change, they gain some things but lose others.
They gain a peace, but they lose one too
People who change gain inner peace, but they can also lose something they once had.
'Cause I've been hanging on you
I am clinging to the hope that you will come back to me.
I've been waiting on you
I am waiting for you to change for me or to come back to me.
'Cause I've been waiting on you
I am still waiting for you even though it has been a long time.
I've been hanging on you
I am still hoping that you will come back to me.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gerrit Welmers, Samuel T. Herring, William Cashion
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@1313sp
Seasons change
And I tried hard just to soften you
And seasons change
But I've grown tired of trying to change for you
'Cause I've been waiting on you
I've been waiting on you
'Cause I've been waiting on you
I've been waiting on you
As it breaks
The summer will wake
But the winter will wash what is left
Of the taste
As it breaks
The summer will warm
But the winter will crave what is gone
Will crave what has all
Gone away
People change
But you know some people never do
You know when people change
They gain a piece but they lose one too
'Cause I've been hanging on you
I've been waiting on you
'Cause I've been waiting on you
I've been hanging on you
As it breaks
The summer will wake
But the winter will wash what is left
Of the taste
As it breaks
The summer will warm
But the winter will crave what is gone
Will crave what is gone
Will crave what has all
Gone away
'Cause I've been waiting on you
@tastycakey
Seasons change, and I tried hard just to soften you
The seasons change, but I've grown tired of tryin' to change for you
Because I've been waiting on you
I've been waiting on you
Because I've been waiting on you
I've been waiting on you
As it breaks, the summer awaits
But the winter washed whats left of the taste
As it breaks, the summer awaits
But the winter craved whats lost
Crave whats all gone away
People change, even though some people never do
You know when people change
They gain a piece but they lose one too
Because I've been hanging on you
I've been waiting on you
Because I've been waiting on you
I've been hanging on you
As it breaks, the summer awaits
But the winter washed whats left of the taste
As it breaks, the summer awaits
But the winter craved whats lost
Crave whats all
Crave whats all gone away
'Cause I've been waiting on you
@bettyannsimnovec5828
Hi Robert baby bear.....
You are having a great sleep sweetheart and I am soooo happy......
I just woke up and I heard this song and wanted to share it with you my love for whenever you have the time and no pressure.....
Wherever you can my love.....listen to this song again Robert as it is a very beautiful song that you gave me when we first renewed our friendship and it makes me smile and think about you...
You have the utmost taste in music and you are my very best friend....
I adore you and admire you Robert........
So no deletes Robert......
See this whenever you can baby......
It just makes me smile....
Baa
Xoxoxo
💜
@theneedledrop
So good!
@taylorsylvester8963
i didn't know you were into these guys. they are bowieesque.
@Soursic1981
taylor sylvester well now you know. and knowing is half the battle.
@chriskovarik9186
Good taste!
@artiomkuznetsov2432
Artyom Komeko good name, man.
@slakkekop
Artyom Komeko the other half is voilence
@rickystray6760
Im 54 gave up being a drug dickhead and now found love of my life and never been happier in my life this song said it all ♥️
@JayTheLane
Sweet and so happy for you bud 😊
@simeonowens489
It's great, isn't it? All good things and I'm happy for you living it!
@guaguancos.montunodcubop8923
Awesome brotha! Positive brings positive..and aint nothing more positive than love. May yours live forever