Hazy Shade of Winter
Bodyjar Lyrics


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Time, time, time
And see what's become of me
While I look around
For my possibilities
I was so hard to please

Look around
Leaves are brown
And the sky, is a hazy shade of winter

Could a Salvation Army band
Down by the riverside
It's bound to be a better ride
Than what you've got planned
Carry a cup in your hand

Look around
Leaves are brown
And the sky, is a hazy shade of winter

Hang on to your hopes my friends
That's the easy thing to say
If your hopes should pass away
Simply pretend, that you can build them again

Look around
Can't decide
If it's alright
It's the springtime of my life, life, life…

Look around
Leaves are brown
And the sky, it's a hazy shade of winter

Look around
Leaves are brown
There's a patch of snow on the ground

Look around
Leaves are brown
There's a patch of snow on the ground

Look around
Leaves are brown
There's a patch of snow on the ground

Look around




Leaves are brown
There's a patch of snow on the ground

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Bodyjar's song "A Hazy Shade of Winter" seem to convey a sense of nostalgia and introspection. The repetition of the word "time" highlights the passing of time and how it has affected the singer, leading him to look around for his possibilities. The line "I was so hard to please" suggests that the singer has been unhappy with his life, leading him to search for something more fulfilling.


The second verse introduces the picture of a Salvation Army band down by the riverside, suggesting that the singer could find something better if he only looks for it. A cup carried by the band members possibly refers to an offering of charity, showing that the singer needs to be receptive to help from others. The chorus ties the lyrics together with the image of a winter landscape, with brown leaves and a hazy sky. The season is often associated with death, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the singer's sense of discontent.


The song's final verse suggests that the singer is at a crossroads in his life, unable to decide whether the changes he's making are the right ones. However, he urges his friends to hold on to their hopes and dreams, even if there's a risk that they may not come true. The repetition of "look around" reinforces the need to search for something better, both inside and outside oneself.


Line by Line Meaning

Time, time, time
Reflecting on the passing of time


And see what's become of me
Evaluating how one's self has changed over time


While I look around
Observing one's surroundings


For my possibilities
Searching for potential opportunities


I was so hard to please
Admitting to being difficult to satisfy


Look around
Taking notice of the environment


Leaves are brown
Autumn has come and things are changing


And the sky, is a hazy shade of winter
The weather is cold and dreary


Could a Salvation Army band
Suggesting the idea of seeking joy from something as simple as music played by a charity organization


Down by the riverside
Imagining finding happiness by the water's edge


It's bound to be a better ride
Believing that it would be a more enjoyable experience


Than what you've got planned
Assuming that the current plans won't lead to happiness


Carry a cup in your hand
Possibly referring to taking a cup for donations while enjoying the music


Hang on to your hopes my friends
Encouraging others to hold on to their dreams


That's the easy thing to say
Acknowledging that it's easier said than done


If your hopes should pass away
Contemplating the possibility that hopes might go unrealized


Simply pretend, that you can build them again
Suggesting the idea of rebuilding one's hopes through imagination


Can't decide
Uncertain of what to do next


If it's alright
Questioning whether the current situation will turn out well


It's the springtime of my life, life, life…
Contemplating the current phase of life


There's a patch of snow on the ground
Noticing winter still has a strong presence in the midst of spring


Look around
Reiterating to observe the surroundings


Leaves are brown
Assuming the fall season has remained stagnant or has come back


And the sky, it's a hazy shade of winter
The weather is still cold and gloomy


There's a patch of snow on the ground
Further highlighting the presence of winter in the midst of spring




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Paul Simon

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Modified Release

This is the track I’m looking for! This version in my opinion should’ve been used for the umbrella academy series, sounds faster, crunchier and cooler, perfect for a soundtrack.

Phat Khant

WOW! I haven't heard this in yeeeears! Now I suddenly feel the urge to play this loud as fark and break shit..... well, there's my weekend sorted.

Daniel Jay

seen them play it 3 or 4 times live, bodyjar are very good live, especially considering how old they all are now, last saw them about 2 months ago at the espy

AYDN

Just heard the song in a trailer, directly remembered this one. Best one of all the covers out there!

Mak Mak G

Umbrella Academy?

Marc

this version is awesome, seen these guys play this a few times in the 90's, sick...

Babis V

the best cover out there

boris czech

This is a bad ass cover!

Rebecca Hill

I nearly forgot how much i love this cover! Was this originally recorded for Triple J's home and hosed or like a version? I remember first hearing it on the radio in one of their segments but it was sooo long ago :)

Shirley Music

Live at the Wireless. I taped it off the radio. adored it.

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