Trifilio made her introduction as her stage name, Beach Bunny, with the release of her first EP, Animalism. The five -track acoustic EP is heavy on themes of heartbreak and love, and shows off Trifilio’s natural talent as a songwriter and a vocalist. In 2016 she released her sophomore EP, Pool Party, another five-track album with the addition of an electric guitar developing the surf rock aesthetic Beach Bunny has incorporated into their newer music.
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February
Beach Bunny Lyrics
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You melt away through the cracks in my fingers
I know that sunburn goes away
The broken words I last heard still linger
Maybe by Monday I′ll be okay
Any day's better than February
Sometimes I wonder how life would be
But if you called and you asked me to stay
Would you give me the world or walk out in a day?
Because I'm so afraid that if I let you in
When the going gets rough will you leave me again?
Like February
Summer's gone, seasons change
He′s got a heart of construction paper
All of his problems buried away
Inside the sleeve of a green windbreaker
Maybe by Monday I′ll be okay
Any day's better than February
Sometimes I wonder how life would be
Any day′s better than February
But if you called and you asked me to stay
Would you give me the world or walk out in a day?
Because I'm so afraid that if I let you in
When the going gets rough will you leave me again?
Like February
Any day′s better than the day you left me
Try to forget you but he never lets me
Any day's better than the day you left me
Try to forget you but he never lets me
Maybe by Monday I′ll be okay
Any day's better than, any day's better than
Sometimes I wonder how life would be
If you had stayed for February
The lyrics of Beach Bunny's "February" capture the universal experience of heartbreak and the struggle to move on. The song begins with the singer reminiscing about a past relationship during a summer day while eating Strawberry ice cream. However, the sweetness of the ice cream soon contrasts with the bitterness of lost love, as it "melts away through the cracks" in her fingers. The pain of the breakup is still fresh, and the "broken words" the singer last heard from her ex still "linger" in her mind.
The chorus of the song highlights the feeling of sadness and longing that comes with heartbreak. The singer reveals that any day is better than February, which seems to represent the month of the breakup. This statement is immediately followed by a more optimistic thought, and the singer imagines how life would be if her ex stayed for February. This line suggests that the singer still holds onto hope that the relationship can work out, despite knowing that the chances are slim.
In the second verse, the singer describes how the arrival of fall and the changing of the seasons have not made the heartbreak any easier. The image of the ex's "heart of construction paper" suggests that he is fragile and perhaps not ready for a committed relationship. The singer wonders if she should give her ex another chance, but the fear of being hurt again holds her back.
Overall, "February" is a beautifully written song that explores the complexities of heartbreak and the longing for love. The lyrics capture the feelings of sadness and hopelessness that come with a breakup, as well as the desire to move on and find happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Strawberry ice cream, I saw this day
The singer is experiencing a bittersweet moment, just like how strawberry ice cream can be both sweet and sour at the same time.
You melt away through the cracks in my fingers
The singer is letting go of something that they wanted to hold on to, but it slipped away from them just like how ice cream melts through cracks.
I know that sunburn goes away
The singer is hopeful that the pain they are feeling from the loss will fade away over time, just like how a sunburn eventually heals.
The broken words I last heard still linger
The words spoken by the person who left the artist are still present in their mind, causing them pain and confusion.
Maybe by Monday I’ll be okay
The artist is hoping that time will heal their wounds and they will feel better soon.
Any day's better than February
The singer is expressing their strong dislike for the month of February, which may have been associated with the pain of the breakup.
Sometimes I wonder how life would be
The singer is curious about what their life would have been like if the breakup had not happened.
But if you called and you asked me to stay
The artist is still holding out hope that the person who left them will come back and ask them to stay.
Would you give me the world or walk out in a day?
The artist is questioning whether or not the person who left them truly cares about them, or if they would abandon them again at the first sign of trouble.
Because I'm so afraid that if I let you in
The artist is scared of opening themselves up to the possibility of being hurt again.
When the going gets rough will you leave me again?
The singer is worried that the person who left them will not stick around when things get difficult.
Like February
This line serves as a reminder that the pain of the breakup is still fresh in the artist's mind, just like how February is still fresh in their memory.
Summer's gone, seasons change
The singer is acknowledging that time has passed since the breakup, just like how the seasons have changed.
He′s got a heart of construction paper
The singer is describing someone else who they know, who seems fragile and easily hurt (like how construction paper is easier to tear than regular paper).
All of his problems buried away
The person the singer is describing seems to be hiding their problems from the rest of the world.
Inside the sleeve of a green windbreaker
The artist is using a specific image to describe the person they are talking about - someone who is always wearing a green windbreaker jacket.
Any day′s better than the day you left me
The artist is still struggling to come to terms with the loss they experienced when the other person left them.
Try to forget you but he never lets me
Even though the singer is trying to move on, they are still haunted by memories of the person who left them.
If you had stayed for February
This line is echoing the sentiment expressed earlier - that the singer wonders what their life would have been like if the breakup had not happened.
Writer(s): Liliana Trifilio
Contributed by Elizabeth P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.