“I got this letter on my birthday.
The friend who gave it to me was someone I met in high school… I was in instrumental, just playing music all day, and she was in the theater track. I don’t remember the first time we met—but she’s an incredible writer, and what I do remember is that we were always exchanging things we wrote. When she gave me this letter, I took it back home and read it by myself in my room. I was floored. I read it maybe five times in a row. It was so beautifully written, and I felt such gratitude because the letter showed that she really got me, and she made me feel like it was okay to be me. That was the real gift. This song was inspired by my relationship with the friend who gave me the letter… But I also want to leave enough room in our songs for listeners to fill them in with their own feelings, experiences, and memories. That way they can connect to the song, even if we don’t know each other personally. A truly personal letter is really something different than a song. It’s intended only for the person it’s written to. A song is a way to share that emotional experience with others.“
“(Simple Season is about) milking our youth for all its worth. It’s the photos on your bedroom wall from that disposable camera you picked up for the summer. That night when the moon was full. Flying kites the day after. Friends we made and the friends that made us. Nothing to do and all day to do it. Nowhere to go and all day to get there. Sittin’ around in the simplicity of it all belonging to us.“
– Hippo Campus
simple season
Hippo Campus Lyrics
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Sippy cups, here's to us and no one else
You're like me, piece by piece you fall apart
Island home, ain't a terrible start
Half moon, hey to the daytime
Blueberry knees feeling just fine, yeah
Break up, down in the backyard
Friendly storms seem to pull us back
Still lukewarm ashtray heart attacks
Daffodils, happy pills and harriet strikes
Half moon, hey to the daytime
Blueberry knees feeling just fine, yeah
Break up, down in the backyard
This simple season is all ours, yeah
Lake scene, knee deep in the stars
This simple season is all ours, yeah
Sweet love, kiss on the eyelid
Bruised up, chasing the sky, did
You say something about her
My legs brush up beside her
Too young looking for trouble
New god, lost in the struggle
One more night in the backyard
This simple season
This simple season is all ours
Hippo Campus's song "Simple Season" is a beautifully crafted song that speaks to the simplicity of life and love. It begins with a picture of someone standing outside, with their clothes covered in stains, and sippy cups all around them. This line sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is all about the simple moments that bring meaning to our lives. The chorus repeats the phrase "half moon, hey to the daytime, blueberry knees feeling just fine", which conjures up an image of two people sitting outside, enjoying the natural world around them.
The lyrics then move to a scene of a breakup in the backyard, which is followed by the statement that "this simple season is all ours". This line reinforces the idea that the song is about finding joy in the little moments, and not taking life for granted. The bridge speaks to the ups and downs of life, with "friendly storms" that pull us back, and "lukewarm ashtray heart attacks", but through it all, there is a sense of hope, with "happy pills" and the "simple season" that belongs to the singer and their lover.
Overall, "Simple Season" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that speaks to the human experience of finding meaning in life's simplest moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Posted up, fours got stained from everything
We've been through a lot and are still standing strong.
Sippy cups, here's to us and no one else
Cheers to just us, no need for anyone else.
You're like me, piece by piece you fall apart
We both have our flaws, but we fit together perfectly.
Island home, ain't a terrible start
Starting fresh on an island is not a bad way to begin.
Half moon, hey to the daytime
Transitioning from night to day.
Blueberry knees feeling just fine, yeah
Feeling carefree and content.
Break up, down in the backyard
Emotional breakdown happening in the backyard.
This simple season is all ours, yeah
This period of time is just for us to enjoy.
Friendly storms seem to pull us back
Even the rough times bring us closer together.
Still lukewarm ashtray heart attacks
Our hearts may be wounded, but they are slowly healing.
Daffodils, happy pills and harriet strikes
Taking pleasure in the simple things in life.
Lake scene, knee deep in the stars
Enjoying the beauty of nature.
Sweet love, kiss on the eyelid
Showing affection and tenderness to each other.
Bruised up, chasing the sky, did
Going through ups and downs, but always striving for the best.
You say something about her
Jealousy or insecurity about another person.
My legs brush up beside her
Physical proximity and intimacy.
Too young looking for trouble
We may be young and inexperienced, but we're ready for anything.
New god, lost in the struggle
Feeling like a small player in a bigger game.
One more night in the backyard
Enjoying our time together while we can.
This simple season
This fleeting moment in time that we are cherishing.
This simple season is all ours
This time belongs to us and no one else.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: WHISTLER ISAIAH ALLEN, JAKE MICHAEL LUPPEN, NATHAN TODD STOCKER, ZACH MARK SUTTON
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Clint Allen
on I (Oh I)
This song is not "I (Oh I)", It's "Souls"