Junior Varsity
Dayglow Lyrics

Can you see it now?
Are you able to perceive the change that is happening around us?

The changing of the leaves
The physical transformation of leaves and the onset of autumn symbolize changes that occur in life.

It's all around us now
The aforementioned changes are ever-present.

As foreign as it seems
Despite its omnipresence, change is something humans tend to resist or fear due to its unpredictability or somewhat unknown effects.

Let's celebrate
The need for individuals to embrace change and see it as an opportunity for growth and celebration.

We never make the team
The reference to not making the team suggests a disconnection from prior experiences that may have held individuals back.

We're in the real world now
The real world is acknowledged here to highlight the transition from adolescent experiences to the real world and the changes it brings.

Not junior varsity
The term junior varsity is used symbolically, suggesting immaturity and insignificance - this is no longer the case or is not seen to be.

Can you feel that change?
The question asks whether the listener can sense the changes that are taking place around them, reinforcing the importance of accepting and acknowledging these changes.

Coming around
Change is coming closer and becoming more present in the listener's life.

Oh, it's the same old fish
A metaphor for how old patterns or habits can persist, even if the circumstances around them have shifted.

Swimming in a new sea
Despite being in a new environment, old patterns continue to exist.

And times don't change
Highlighting how change isn't outwardly visible all the time, even though it might still be occurring behind the scenes.

But they can surely leave
Although times don't always appear to change, those feeling stuck in a rut shouldn't give up, as changes can still occur at any time.

Oh, everything here
Every experience and situation builds up to create a cumulative effect, which is often not seen until later on in life.

Has pointed you this way
Every experience and situation (good or bad) can lead individuals to find their purpose or path in life.

And I see it so clear
The singer is optimistic and sees how even the tough times build up to create a better life/path ahead.

It's the reason we were made
The culmination of every experience and feeling points towards each individual's purpose and journey towards self-fulfillment.