Conrad, the guitarist and a main songwriter of the band, decided to leave Ghoti Hook when the band began to tour full time so he could finish seminary and continue with his accounting career. He has been running a website, www.decapolis.com and is doing quite well with it. After the cover album Songs We Didn't Write, Mark Lacasse joined the lineup as the band's sound evolved from punk toward rock on their next album, Two Years to Never. The album also marked a shift to more serious, reflective lyrics. Christian Ergueta left the band soon after; Mark left shortly thereafter.
As a three-piece band, Ghoti Hook released a six song EP titled EP on Velvet Blue Music. The group disbanded in 2002. The band has said on occasion that they would rather forget their pop punk days and that Ghoti Hook never really started until they changed their sound. The band's last concert was at Cornerstone Music Festival on July 6, 2002, with guest performances by both Conrad and Mark. The concert was recorded and released as a live album entitled Rest In Peace.
Their final show can now be viewed in its entirety on YouTube.
Seasons
Ghoti Hook Lyrics
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I thought it was a dream when your hand reached out for me
There was something there that I couldn't compare
And I knew that you were the only one for me
Seasons change
It was a cool autumn's eve when you sensed that I was leaving
A tear came to your eye but I just let it run dry
I wasn't sure if you were the one for me
Seasons change
It was a cold winter's morning I had been up all night crying
I knew I'd done you wrong, I'd been astray for oh so long
I'm on my knees in pain I wish things had stayed the same
And I just hope that you will take me back
Seasons change
It was a warm spring's night when you let me back inside
I thought it was a dream but you still cared for me
Your love filled my heart nothing could tear us apart
And I knew that you were the only one for me
Seasons change
The Ghoti Hook's song Seasons is a beautiful depiction of how relationships can change with the passage of time, just like the changing seasons. The song captures the essence of how love blossoms, dies, and rekindles in different stages of life. The song's lyrics are structured in four verses, each describing a different season - summer, autumn, winter, and spring - with the corresponding emotions and sentiments linked to each season.
The first verse describes the beginning of a romantic relationship that seems like a dream. The singer is enraptured by the beauty of the soft summer night and how the love of their life came into their world. The use of the phrase, "something there that I couldn't compare" highlights a deep emotional connection that couldn't be explained. The chorus ends with the line, "Seasons change," highlighting the inevitability of change in relationships.
The second verse talks about how things aren't always perfect in a relationship. The singer tries to leave their partner in search of something more, but they are stopped by their significant other pleading them to stay. The singer leaves anyway with the hope to find someone better. However, the chorus reminds us that "seasons change" no matter how much we try to run away from our problems.
The third verse describes the aftermath of the singer's actions. The person who left their partner is now remorseful about their misdeeds and wants to reconcile, signifying a sense of regret one feels when they realize the value of the relationship they had. The singer is on their knees, acknowledging their mistakes, and hoping for forgiveness.
The final verse highlights the rebirth of love in a relationship. The singer is allowed back into their partner's life and is overwhelmed by their undying love. The line, "Your love filled my heart nothing could tear us apart," symbolizes the unbreakable bond two people share when they rekindle their love. The song ends with the chorus, reminding us that like seasons, relationships can turn a new leaf.
Line by Line Meaning
It was a soft summer night when you came into my life
The singer first met their romantic partner on a beautiful summer night, feeling as though it might have been too good to be true.
I thought it was a dream when your hand reached out for me
The singer was so amazed by their partner that they thought they might have been dreaming when they first made contact.
There was something there that I couldn't compare
The connection between the singer and their partner was so intense and special that they couldn't compare it to anything else.
And I knew that you were the only one for me
Despite only just meeting, the singer knew that their partner was the only person they wanted to be with.
Seasons change
The phrase 'seasons change' is a recurring theme throughout the song, representing the natural ebb and flow of life and relationships.
It was a cool autumn's eve when you sensed that I was leaving
As the relationship hit a rough patch, the singer's partner became aware that they might be about to end things, which occurred on a chilly autumn evening.
A tear came to your eye but I just let it run dry
Despite seeing the pain their partner was in, the singer stayed firm in their decision to end the relationship and didn't comfort them.
You said don't go away but I just left you anyway
The partner explicitly asked the singer not to leave, but they did so anyway.
I wasn't sure if you were the one for me
The uncertainty in the relationship made the singer second-guess whether their partner was really 'the one.'
It was a cold winter's morning I had been up all night crying
As the winter season took hold, the singer was feeling particularly low and emotional, crying until the early hours of the morning.
I knew I'd done you wrong, I'd been astray for oh so long
The singer realised that they had made mistakes and strayed from the relationship, leading to its downfall.
I'm on my knees in pain I wish things had stayed the same
The singer is begging for forgiveness, wishing they could go back to the previous time when everything was good and innocent.
And I just hope that you will take me back
Despite their wrongdoing, the singer is still holding onto the hope that their partner will forgive them and take them back.
It was a warm spring's night when you let me back inside
Just as the winter season was once bleak, the arrival of springtime signals a new beginning. In this case, the singer's partner forgave them and took them back into their heart.
I thought it was a dream but you still cared for me
The same feeling of disbelief and surrealism comes over the singer as their relationship is reignited, but they are grateful that their partner still cares deeply for them.
Your love filled my heart nothing could tear us apart
The singer is confident that the love they share is so strong that no outside forces could break them apart.
And I knew that you were the only one for me
As before, the singer is once again sure that their partner is the only person they want to be with.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN
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