i'm in love
Abbey Lincoln feat. Stan Getz Lyrics
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The meadows of your mind
Just think if winter comes
Can spring be far behind?
Beneath the deepest snows
The secret of a rose
Is merely that it knows
You must believe in spring
Its leaves will reappear
It knows its emptiness
Is just a time of year
The frozen mountain dreams
Of april's melting streams
How crystal clear it seems
You must believe in spring
You must believe in love
And trust its on its way
Just as the sleeping rose
Awaits the kiss of may
So in a world of snow
With things that come and go
With what you think you know
You can't be certain of
You must believe in spring and love
You must believe in love
And trust its on its way
Just as the sleeping rose
Awaits the kiss of may
So in a world of snow
With things that come and go
With what you think you know
You can't be certain of
You must believe in spring and love
The song “You Must Believe in Spring” by Abbey Lincoln, featuring Stan Getz, is a beautiful ballad that encourages the listener to hold on to hope even during moments of loneliness and despair. The lyrics, which were written by Jacques Demy, urge the listener to have faith, just as a rose knows that it must wait for spring to bloom again. The song starts with a melancholic tone and then, as the lyrics progress, the mood starts to shift towards hope, with the chorus repeating the message that you must believe in spring and love.
The lyrics use powerful imagery, such as the “meadows of your mind” and the “frozen mountain dreams” to depict the feeling of despair and loneliness. However, the song then tells the listener that even in the darkest of moments, hope can still be found. The metaphor of the rose lying underneath the deepest snow, waiting for the arrival of spring, is a beautiful way of illustrating the power of hope and faith.
Overall, “You Must Believe in Spring” is a poignant and uplifting song that encourages the listener to hold on to hope and have faith even during moments of loneliness and despair. Its lyrics are timeless and continue to resonate with listeners of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
When lonely feelings chill
When the feeling of loneliness is like a gust of cold wind
The meadows of your mind
The peaceful state of your thoughts and feelings
Just think if winter comes
Imagine if tough times arrive
Can spring be far behind?
Hope for better days to come
Beneath the deepest snows
Even when things seem hopeless and buried
The secret of a rose
The hidden beauty inside every struggle
Is merely that it knows
It knows the cycle of life and rebirth
You must believe in spring
Have faith that good things will come
Just as a tree is sure
Just like the confidence of a tree
Its leaves will reappear
The leaves will grow back again
It knows its emptiness
The bareness of the tree is temporary
Is just a time of year
Just a part of the natural cycle
The frozen mountain dreams
The mountain covered in snow dreams of the coming warmth
Of april's melting streams
Of the thaw of springtime
How crystal clear it seems
The clarity of the vision of better times ahead
You must believe in spring
Have faith that good things will come
You must believe in love
Trust that love will find a way
And trust its on its way
And that it will come soon
Just as the sleeping rose
Just as the rose is dormant in winter
Awaits the kiss of may
Awaits the warmth to be awakened and grow
So in a world of snow
In a world of hardships and struggles
With things that come and go
With the ever-changing circumstances of life
With what you think you know
With the uncertainty of what the future holds
You can't be certain of
You cannot predict what will happen for sure
You must believe in spring and love
Have faith in the cycle of renewal and connection
You must believe in love
Trust that love will find a way
And trust its on its way
And that it will come soon
Just as the sleeping rose
Just as the rose is dormant in winter
Awaits the kiss of may
Awaits the warmth to be awakened and grow
So in a world of snow
In a world of hardships and struggles
With things that come and go
With the ever-changing circumstances of life
With what you think you know
With the uncertainty of what the future holds
You can't be certain of
You cannot predict what will happen for sure
You must believe in spring and love
Have faith in the cycle of renewal and connection
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, Michael Legrand
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