Strawberry
Dennis van Aarssen Lyrics
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Ever colder, and the winds get bolder
Hills, O night and days
I need to hold her but I never told her
Her smiles warm my soul and tempers the cold
When winter melted in to spring
The the strawberry moon
It kicks out the season
So now it's a good time, to fall in love
My strawberry moon
Won't keep me waiting, oh it's our time
It seems like we're dating
And look at her glow
I climb higher and higher
My strawberry moon is on fire
Stars, the skies are clear
Ever brighter, ever lighter
Close, her eyes so near
And I'll guide her, ever tighter
And right there and then
Our story began, we'll be back here every year
The strawberry moon
Needs no reason to shows up in June
It kicks out the season
And now it's the time, to fall in love
My strawberry moon
Won't keep me waiting, always on time
Seems like we're dating
And look at her glow
Climb higher and higher
My strawberry moon is on fire
The song "Strawberry" by Dennis van Aarssen talks about the arrival of the summer season marked by the appearance of the strawberry moon in June. The lyrics use nature to convey the feeling of falling in love, with references to caves, hills, and stars. The singer reflects on how his feelings for his love interest have grown from the cold winter to the warm spring, as her smile "tempers" the cold. He realizes that the strawberry moon is the perfect time for love, as it "kicks out the season" and marks a new beginning.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes more and more enamored with his love, using figurative language ("My strawberry moon is on fire") to convey his passion. The mention of the yearly return to the same spot hints at a lasting relationship, with the couple returning to the same place to celebrate their love every year when the strawberry moon appears.
Overall, "Strawberry" is a romantic ode to the beauty of nature and the power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Caves, they skies are grey
Even the darkest places seem brighter and more bearable compared to the grey skies above
Ever colder, and the winds get bolder
The weather gets colder and harsher as time moves on
Hills, O night and days
No matter the time of day or the height of the hill, the singer longs to hold their beloved close
I need to hold her but I never told her
The artist is too afraid to express their feelings to their beloved, but yearns for physical closeness
Her smiles warm my soul and tempers the cold
The warmth and joy from the smile of the loved one brings light to the darkest and coldest moments
When winter melted in to spring
As the harshness and darkness of winter fades away, the season of rebirth and renewal brings hope
The the strawberry moon
The moon during the month of June, named after the ripening of strawberries
Needs no reason to shows up in June
The strawberry moon appears in June without any particular reason or explanation
It kicks out the season
The arrival of the strawberry moon marks the beginning of a new season and a new start
So now it's a good time, to fall in love
The fresh start of a new season, coupled with the magic of the strawberry moon, makes it the perfect time to fall in love
My strawberry moon
The singer's beloved, compared to the mystical and magical strawberry moon
Won't keep me waiting, oh it's our time
The artist feels that the time is right for them and their beloved to come together, and is eager to start their relationship without any hesitation or delay
It seems like we're dating
The singer feels as though their relationship is progressing romantically and steadily
And look at her glow
The singer admires the radiance and beauty of their beloved
I climb higher and higher
The singer feels as though they are reaching new heights in their relationship and in their personal growth
My strawberry moon is on fire
The artist is filled with passion and intensity for their beloved, much like the vibrant and fiery color of the strawberry moon
Stars, the skies are clear
The beauty of the night sky is unparalleled, with clear skies and countless stars to admire
Ever brighter, ever lighter
As time passes, the night sky grows brighter and more awe-inspiring
Close, her eyes so near
The singer is in close proximity to their beloved, and admires the beauty and depth of their eyes
And I'll guide her, ever tighter
The artist is determined to lead and protect their beloved, and promises to never let go
And right there and then
In that moment, everything falls into place and their love story begins
Our story began, we'll be back here every year
The start of their relationship marks the beginning of a tradition, to return to that special place and relive the memories every year
Won't keep me waiting, always on time
The singer's beloved is always prompt and reliable, and always ready to share their love and joy with the singer
Writer(s): Dennis Van Aarssen, Henk Pool, Jeroen Englebert
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