Sometimes It Snows In April
Ironik Feat. NY Lyrics
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Just after I'd wiped away his last tear
I guess he's better off than he was before,
A whole lot better off than the fools he left here
I used 2 cry 4 Tracy because he was my only friend
Those kind of cars don't pass you every day
I used 2 cry 4 Tracy because I wanted to see him again,
But sometimes sometimes life ain't always the way...
Sometimes it snows in April
Sometimes I feel so bad, so bad
Sometimes I wish life was never ending,
And all good things, they say, never last
Springtime was always my favorite time of year,
A time 4 lovers holding hands in the rain
Now springtime only reminds me of Tracy's tears
Always cry 4 love, never cry 4 pain
He used 2 say so strong unafraid to die
Unafraid of the death that left me hypnotized
No, staring at his picture I realized
No one could cry the way my Tracy cried
Sometimes it snows in April
Sometimes I feel so bad
Sometimes, sometimes I wish that life was never ending,
And all good things, they say, never last
I often dream of heaven and I know that Tracy's there
I know that he has found another friend
Maybe he's found the answer 2 all the April snow
Maybe one day I'll see my Tracy again
Sometimes it snows in April
Sometimes I feel so bad, so bad
Sometimes I wish that life was never ending,
But all good things, they say, never last
All good things that say, never last
And love, it isn't love until it's past
Ironik Feat. NY’s song Sometimes It Snows in April is a deeply emotional and melancholic reflection on loss, grief, and the fleeting nature of life's pleasures. The songwriter paints a picture of a person named Tracy, who died soon after a long-fought civil war, shedding light on the emotional turmoil and heartbreak that follows the loss of a dear friend. The opening lines of the song, "Tracy died soon after a long fought civil war, Just after I'd wiped away his last tear" emphasizes that the singer was present during Tracy's last moments, wiping away his friend's tears before he passed away.
The songwriter expresses his sorrow by wishing to see Tracy again, despite knowing that death is an inevitable part of life. The pain of losing a friend is palpable in the lyrics, as seen in the lines "Those kind of cars don't pass you every day, I used 2 cry 4 Tracy because I wanted to see him again, But sometimes life ain't always the way." The songwriter is lamenting the loss of a unique and irreplaceable individual, a friend who was special to him and someone he loved dearly.
Further in the song, the singer reflects on the changing seasons, specifically springtime. Springtime used to be his favorite time of year, reminding him of lovers holding hands in the rain. However, since Tracy's death, springtime only reminds him of his friend's tears. The singer also mentions how Tracy was unafraid of death and how no one could cry the way he did. The final lines of the song, "And love, it isn't love until it's past,'' reflect on the fleeting nature of love, which is a metaphor for life. It emphasizes how we often take things for granted, thinking that they will last forever, only to realize that nothing does, and we must cherish the moments we have before they disappear.
Line by Line Meaning
Tracy died soon after a long fought civil war,
Tracy passed away after a long battle with himself.
Just after I'd wiped away his last tear
I was the last person Tracy spoke to before he died.
I guess he's better off than he was before,
Tracy's death brought him peace.
A whole lot better off than the fools he left here
Tracy's death was a much better alternative compared to living life surrounded by foolish and insincere people.
I used 2 cry 4 Tracy because he was my only friend
I used to cry for Tracy because he was my only confidant and true friend.
Those kind of cars don't pass you every day
People like Tracy, who are rare and special, don't come across often.
I used 2 cry 4 Tracy because I wanted to see him again,
I cried for Tracy because I hoped to see him again.
But sometimes sometimes life ain't always the way...
But sometimes, life doesn't always work out the way we want it to be.
Sometimes it snows in April
Sometimes, unexpected things happen in life - like snowing in April - that we can't always control.
Sometimes I feel so bad, so bad
There are times when we feel deeply hurt and terrible inside.
Sometimes I wish life was never ending,
Sometimes, we want life to go on forever - without having to face the pains of loss and endings.
And all good things, they say, never last
Good times and happy moments never seem to stay for a long time.
Springtime was always my favorite time of year,
Spring has always been my favorite time of the year - symbolizing hope, renewal and new beginnings.
A time 4 lovers holding hands in the rain
It's a time when couples can express their love and affection, even in the midst of something as unpleasant as rain.
Now springtime only reminds me of Tracy's tears
But since Tracy's death, spring reminds me of the pain and tears he experienced before his passing.
Always cry 4 love, never cry 4 pain
We should always allow ourselves to be moved by love, but never in pain or sorrow.
He used 2 say so strong unafraid to die
Tracy was once courageous, brave and unafraid of death.
Unafraid of the death that left me hypnotized
His fearlessness left me shocked and awe-inspiring.
No, staring at his picture I realized
As I gazed at Tracy's photo, I came to a sudden realization.
No one could cry the way my Tracy cried
No one expressed their emotions and feelings as honestly and sincerely as Tracy did.
I often dream of heaven and I know that Tracy's there
I dream of heaven and I know that Tracy is in a better place now.
I know that he has found another friend
I'm sure that Tracy has made a friend in heaven already.
Maybe he's found the answer 2 all the April snow
Perhaps he has found the answer to why it snows in April.
Maybe one day I'll see my Tracy again
Maybe someday, I'll meet Tracy again.
But all good things, they say, never last
Unfortunately, even the best and happiest things in life are only temporary.
And love, it isn't love until it's past
Only after we've lost someone or something do we realize the true depth of our love and feelings.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson, Lisa Coleman, Wendy Melvoin
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