Seasons
Earth and Fire Lyrics


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Every times before the sky was blue
Before the sun could burn the dew
Times without years and seasons

And then when the seasons were there
All kinds of vibrations in the air
The sky was blue and no scar on the velvet skin
Winter all frost from the tree
I think I stay asleep for another week
Summer I can’t protect myself from the heat
I think I find myself a shady seat

There were times before the day was born
Before the rain could drown the lawn
Times without years and seasons

But then when the seasons were there
All kinds of vibrations in the air
The rain was wet transparant and like glass

Autumns sparrows in the sky
Where the leaves their braches were drying




Spring sound of a new born life
I think I’m moving on cause it’s time

Overall Meaning

The song "Seasons" by Earth and Fire talks about how the changing seasons impact our lives. The opening lines state that there were times when there were no seasons, when the sky was not yet blue and the sun couldn't burn the dew. These lyrics suggest a nostalgic look back at a simpler time, a time before the seasons came into place. However, the rest of the song depicts the changes that occurred once the seasons arrived, bringing with them different vibrations and sensations in the air. In particular, the lyrics describe the differences between winter and summer, and how they affect the singer. In winter, the frost makes them want to stay asleep, while in summer they seek out a shady area to protect themselves from the heat.


The second half of the song repeats the same themes, but with a focus on the rain and the different seasons of autumn and spring. The sparrows in the sky during autumn suggest a scene of change and movement, while the sound of newborn life in spring indicates a new beginning. The final line of the song, "I think I’m moving on cause it’s time," suggests that the changing of the seasons signifies a moving forward in life and that it is time to embrace the changes that are happening.


Line by Line Meaning

Every time before the sky was blue
Referring to a time before the sun would rise, the sky was not blue and its color was not seen as the dew was not evaporated.


Before the sun could burn the dew
Focusing on a time right before sunrise, the sun wasn't strong enough to evaporate the dew that accumulated overnight.


Times without years and seasons
Relating to a period in history that is not documented, where nature did not have consistent and expected changes like seasons over an extended period.


And then when the seasons were there
Once annual weather shifts could be observed, the environment had noticeable differences in temperature, wind, and precipitation, which had an impact on living things.


All kinds of vibrations in the air
Sounds and movement in the atmosphere change when seasons change due to variations in temperatures and humidity.


The sky was blue and no scar on the velvet skin
During the right season, the blue sky would be vivid, and the air wouldn't have any hazy or overcast disturbances in it.


Winter all frost from the tree
Winter presents a distinct coldness and the freezing of plants, which makes it hard to stay outside for long or interact with nature.


I think I stay asleep for another week
Due to the harsh winter chill, the artist feels compelled to remain in bed for a more extended period before venturing out and facing the cold.


Summer I can’t protect myself from the heat
During hot summer, the intensity of the sun makes it difficult to stay in the sun without proper protection, which could lead to sunstroke or other health issues.


I think I find myself a shady seat
In the summer heat, the artist prefers to find a shady area to rest or relax to avoid heatstroke and overheating.


There were times before the day was born
A period of time right after dawn or just before sunrise when the sun had not yet risen fully above the horizon.


Before the rain could drown the lawn
Just before a rain shower when the grass is still dry, and the water has not yet started to fall and ruin it.


The rain was wet transparent and like glass
In the right season, rain is crystal clear and uninterrupted, making it easier to see things through the raindrops.


Autumns sparrows in the sky
During the calm autumn months when the birds are active and soaring through the sky in clear weather.


Where the leaves their branches were drying
During autumn, which precedes winter, leaves turn color and dry up before falling off the tree.


Spring sound of a new born life
In spring the environment becomes alive with breeding and new offspring which have a strong survival instinct.


I think I’m moving on cause it’s time
The artist acknowledges that moving from one season to the next is inevitable and is ready to embrace the changes to come.




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Age Groot

Earth and Fire were a remarkable good band, started with this great George Kooymans composition Seasons but it proved out the twins were very talented songwriters resulting in a stream of high quality pop/rock,progressive rock singles. Sadly the high level lasted only 4/5 years. Love of life was the last great single. It's fair to say they were one of the best Dutch groups ever and deserved more succes abroad.

PanzerMike

Wonderful Dutch band. They made some really cool stuff. Jerney rocks!

Josef Nagy

Once this song was magic on scrappy vinyl..hearing it today is even more magic. Bands come and go, this band came to stay.

Mira P.

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José Maranhão

Love this band!

ludo281160

Earth & Fire was really together with Golden Earring(s) somewhat the best of Dutch international pop to give the world unforgettable classics never to forget at that period!

TheRembrandt1953

het lied van mijn jeugd,ik krijg er nog altijd kippevel van,hartlijk bedankt voor het posten.

Jilles Leuven

Ja, ook hier weer kippenvel en warm worden tegelijk. Wat een geweldig nummer zoals eigenlijk alle nummers van deze fantastische band! 

pascall steur

geniale band ... geniale muziek

ビデオコミニュケーションクラブhvcc

I listened in real time.
I think that it is music not to let you feel oldness after time.

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