Seasons
Dr. Jean Lyrics
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I'm not usually one to judge a book
By whats on the outside
But your face looks different every time you leave
I wanna see what's underneath
Need to know that my body isn't just a hollow shell
To fill with Marlboro lights and unethically sourced meats
'Cause I don't like this
Whether I stay alive
I'm not really trying to die
But I'm not saying its the worst thing that could happen to me now
'Cause I'm stuck on the five in traffic
On my way to Fresno
To see my friends
When we're all dead I'll never have to sit through all
This fuckin' rubbernecking with no AC again
The lyrics of "Seasons" by Dr. Jean talk about the ever-changing nature of appearances and how it affects the way people are judged. The singer admits that they are not usually one to judge people based on their outer appearance, but they cannot help but notice how different their partner looks every time they leave. This prompts the singer to want to know what lies beneath the surface, to truly understand their partner and themselves beyond their physical existence.
The song also touches on the notion that humans are not just empty vessels to be filled with material possessions, vices, or even other people. The singer realizes that they need to feel alive, and not just exist solely for the purpose of consuming cheap, unhealthy goods. Furthermore, the singer expresses their frustration with their partner's lack of concern over their well-being, implying that their partner is complicit in their decline.
The song takes a contemplative turn towards the end, with the singer acknowledging that death might not be the worst thing that can happen to them in the midst of their mundane and unfulfilling existence. The final lines of the song paint a picture of the singer stuck in traffic, en route to see their friends in Fresno, realizing that they are merely existing and not truly living.
Line by Line Meaning
Always changing the way you look
Your appearance changes frequently
I'm not usually one to judge a book
I don't typically make snap judgments
By whats on the outside
Based solely on exterior traits
But your face looks different every time you leave
Your facial features change often
I wanna see what's underneath
I want to know what's beneath the surface
Need to know that my body isn't just a hollow shell
I require validation that I am more than just a physical body
To fill with Marlboro lights and unethically sourced meats
To use for unhealthy habits and unethical consumption practices
'Cause I don't like this
Because I am dissatisfied with this situation
And you don't seem to care
You appear unconcerned with my feelings
Whether I stay alive
If I live or die
I'm not really trying to die
I don't have an intentional desire to die
But I'm not saying its the worst thing that could happen to me now
But the idea of death isn't the worst thing to me right now
'Cause I'm stuck on the five in traffic
I am currently experiencing extreme frustration in traffic
On my way to Fresno
En route to Fresno, California
To see my friends
To visit my acquaintances
When we're all dead I'll never have to sit through all
If we were all to perish, I wouldn't have to endure
This fuckin' rubbernecking with no AC again
This unpleasant experience of traffic with no air conditioning
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Written by: eric butler
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