Blossom Dearie: It Might As Well Be Spring
Blossom Dearie Lyrics


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I'm as restless as a willow in a windstorm
I'm as jumpy as a puppet on a string
I'd say that I had spring fever
But I know it isn't spring

I am starry-eyed and vaguely discontented
Like a nightingale without a song to sing
Oh, why should I have Spring fever
When it isn't even spring?

I keep wishing I were somewhere else
Walking down a strange new street
Hearing words that I have never heard
From a girl I've yet to meet

I'm as busy as a spider spinning daydreams
I'm as giddy as a baby on a swing
I haven't seen a crocus or a rosebud or a robin on the wing
But I feel so gay in a melancholy way
That it might as well be spring





It might as well be spring

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Blossom Dearie's song "It Might As Well Be Spring" describe a feeling of restlessness and discontentment. The singer likens themselves to a willow tree swaying in a storm, and to a puppet on a string, both of which suggest a lack of control. They mention having "spring fever," but they are aware that it isn't actually spring. Instead, they are starry-eyed and longing for something new and exciting. They daydream about being somewhere else, hearing new words from a girl they've never met. Despite being so caught up in their own thoughts and fantasies, the singer feels happy in a wistful kind of way, as though the feelings of restlessness and longing are almost enjoyable.


The song is about the anticipation of springtime, but it is also about the joys of daydreaming and the endless possibilities of the future. The lyrics capture the feeling of being stuck in the present moment, longing for something that might be just out of reach. The song is also notable for its light, playful melody, which perfectly captures the whimsical feeling of springtime.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm as restless as a willow in a windstorm
I feel agitated and uneasy, like a willow tree being tossed around by the wind.


I'm as jumpy as a puppet on a string
I feel nervous and jittery, like a puppet being controlled by strings.


I'd say that I had spring fever
I would describe my current feelings as similar to those experienced during spring fever.


But I know it isn't spring
Despite my feelings, I am aware that spring is not currently taking place.


I am starry-eyed and vaguely discontented
I feel dreamy and romantic, but also somewhat unhappy and dissatisfied.


Like a nightingale without a song to sing
I feel like a singing bird without a song to express itself with.


Oh, why should I have Spring fever
I am questioning why I have these feelings of spring fever if it is not currently spring.


When it isn't even spring?
I am wondering why I feel this way when the current season is not spring.


I keep wishing I were somewhere else
I constantly yearn to be in a different place or situation.


Walking down a strange new street
I imagine myself walking down an unfamiliar and exciting street.


Hearing words that I have never heard
I imagine hearing new and interesting words or ideas.


From a girl I've yet to meet
I imagine hearing these new ideas from a girl I haven't met yet.


I'm as busy as a spider spinning daydreams
I am constantly imagining new things and ideas, like a spider spinning endless webs.


I'm as giddy as a baby on a swing
I am filled with a childlike excitement and joy, like a baby playing on a swing.


I haven't seen a crocus or a rosebud or a robin on the wing
I have not yet seen any signs of spring, such as crocuses, rosebuds, or robins.


But I feel so gay in a melancholy way
Despite my somewhat melancholy mood, I still feel happy and optimistic.


That it might as well be spring
My feelings are so strong that I may as well be experiencing springtime, even though it is not currently spring.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN, II, OSCAR II HAMMERSTEIN, RICHARD RODGERS

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Heather Collins


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