Brubeck's style ranged from refined to bombastic, reflecting his mother's attempts at classical training and his improvisational skills. Much of his music employed unusual time signatures, a fact jokingly referred to by his greatest hits album 'Time Signatures: A Career Retrospective'. Upon his death, a number of commentators noted his crossover appeal to mainstream pop audiences, something putting him in the company of other jazz legends such as Louis Armstrong and Herbie Hancock among others.
Spring Is Here
Dave Brubeck Lyrics
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Spring is here! Why isn't the waltz entrancing?
No desire, no ambition leads me
Maybe it's because nobody needs me
Spring is here! Why doesn't the breeze delight me?
Stars appear, why doesn't the night invite me?
Maybe it's because nobody loves me
Spring is here I hear
Spring is here! Why doesn't my heart go dancing?
Spring is here! Why isn't the waltz entrancing?
No desire, no ambition leads me
Maybe it's because nobody needs me
Spring is here! Why doesn't the breeze delight me?
Stars appear, why doesn't the night invite me?
Maybe it's because nobody loves me
Spring is here I hear
The lyrics in Dave Brubeck Trio's "Spring Is Here" seem to lament a sense of loneliness and lack of purpose. Despite the arrival of spring, the singer doesn't feel any sense of excitement or joy. The waltz, a traditional dance associated with romance and happiness, isn't making him feel anything. He wonders if it's because he feels nobody needs or loves him. Even the pleasant things like the breeze and stars don't bring him any comfort. It's as though he's watching the world around him come to life, but he's not able to engage with it.
The repetition of the lyrics "Spring is here! Why doesn't my heart go dancing?" emphasizes the disconnect between the singer and the season, which is typically associated with rejuvenation, love, and new beginnings. This sense of disconnection is likely a reflection of the singer's isolation-- he feels as though he doesn't have anyone to share the beauty of the world with. Despite his optimism at hearing that spring has arrived, he's ultimately left feeling empty and alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Spring is here! Why doesn't my heart go dancing?
Even in Spring, I feel no joy or happiness.
Spring is here! Why isn't the waltz entrancing?
Even though it's Spring, I cannot enjoy the music or dance.
No desire, no ambition leads me
I feel unmotivated and aimless.
Maybe it's because nobody needs me
Perhaps my lack of purpose stems from feeling unimportant and unwanted.
Spring is here! Why doesn't the breeze delight me?
Even the lovely Spring breeze fails to bring me any pleasure.
Stars appear, why doesn't the night invite me?
The nighttime, usually a source of peace and comfort, no longer feels welcoming.
Maybe it's because nobody loves me
My melancholy may be due to feeling unloved and alone.
Spring is here I hear
Spring has arrived, but I cannot fully take pleasure in its wonders.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HANS SPIALEK, RICHARD RODGERS
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