December
Ivory Layne Lyrics


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The sun was high and all the days were long
No heavy notes inside those summer songs
Yeah we were living like we'd last for life
Till I closed my eyes

The leaves are falling faster than my dreams
Screaming in colors of uncertainty
And nothing lasts forever, this i know
I can't always hold on

CAN MAKE ME WHOLE
IT'S ONLY HEAVY FOR SO LONG

CAN MAKE ME WHOLE
IT'S ONLY HEAVY FOR SO LONG

Try to surrender to the freezing rain
Accepting everything that I can't change
No winter is eternal this I know
Yeah blooms will follow

We all have seasons
To help our hearts reset
And I'm sinking deeper
To catch my breath

I'M IN MY DECEMBER
I'M IN MY DECEMBER
IT'S HARD TO REMEMBER LOWS
CAN MAKE ME WHOLE
IT'S ONLY HEAVY FOR SO LONG
I'M IN MY DECEMBER
CAN MAKE ME WHOLE
IT'S ONLY HEAVY FOR SO LONG

CAN MAKE ME WHOLE
IT'S ONLY HEAVY FOR SO LONG

CAN MAKE ME WHOLE
IT'S ONLY HEAVY FOR SO LONG

Nothing lasts forever
Forever, Forever
I'm in my December, December

I'M IN MY DECEMBER
I'M IN MY DECEMBER
IT'S HARD TO REMEMBER LOWS
CAN MAKE ME WHOLE
IT'S ONLY HEAVY FOR SO LONG

We all have seasons
To help our hearts reset
And I'm sinking deeper
To catch my breath





I'M IN MY DECEMBER

Overall Meaning

In the first verse, Ivory Layne describes a summer of carefree living where time seemed endless and their future felt secured. However, these days of blissful ignorance have been replaced with an uncertain present where the leaves of fall reflect the colors of their uncertainty. Despite the emotional weight of the present, Layne acknowledges that nothing lasts forever and winter is not eternal. This idea is reinforced by the seasons' ability to help our hearts reset. In this sense, the singer is in their December, a metaphorical season of change and transformation. They recognize that the lows can make them whole, and while life may be heavy, it's only heavy for so long before new growth and blooms follow.


The chorus highlights the phrase "I'm in my December," which symbolizes a season of introspection, transformation, and hope. December, often associated with darkness and cold, is a reminder that difficult times are necessary for growth and that even in the darkest moments, there is potential for new beginnings. The lyrics suggest that surrendering to the challenges and accepting what cannot be changed is the only way to move forward. The final repetition of "nothing lasts forever" and "I'm in my December" serves as a reminder that difficult times are just a temporary phase in life, and that even the coldest winters will give way to brighter springs.


Line by Line Meaning

The sun was high and all the days were long
The carefree days of summer when the sun shone and time seemed endless.


No heavy notes inside those summer songs
Life was easy and light, without worries or cares.


Yeah we were living like we'd last for life
We were young and invincible, thinking we could live forever.


Till I closed my eyes
Until reality hit and we were forced to face the truth.


The leaves are falling faster than my dreams
Time is passing quicker than I want it to, and my aspirations and plans are slipping away just as fast.


Screaming in colors of uncertainty
I'm feeling lost and unsure, with a lot of conflicting emotions that I can't seem to sort through.


And nothing lasts forever, this i know
I'm gradually realizing that everything is transitory and doesn't endure forever.


I can't always hold on
It's hard to maintain my grasp on things and keep control of my life.


Try to surrender to the freezing rain
Sometimes the best thing to do is let go and accept whatever comes, even if it's painful or uncomfortable.


Accepting everything that I can't change
Learning to come to terms with aspects of life that I can't alter or influence.


No winter is eternal this I know
Even when everything seems cold and bleak, eventually things will change and new life will come.


Yeah blooms will follow
Spring inevitably follows winter and new growth and life will emerge.


We all have seasons
Life goes through cycles of ups and downs, and everyone experiences different phases.


To help our hearts reset
These seasons can be beneficial for healing and starting anew, giving us a chance to renew our spirits.


And I'm sinking deeper
Despite trying to stay afloat, sometimes it feels like I'm only sinking down further.


To catch my breath
But I'm still trying to persevere and find a way to recover and keep going.


I'm in my December
I'm in a tough spot and feeling low, but still trying to hold on and move forward.


It's hard to remember lows can make me whole
Although it's difficult to think positively about hard times, they can ultimately be transformative and help heal us.


It's only heavy for so long
Even the heaviest burdens will eventually lift and become more manageable.




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