Springtime
Jeffrey Lewis Lyrics


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The bus goes to the bus stop,
The one way sign points up,
It's springtime, it's springtime,
There's blue sky in a puddle,
There's a bird on the ground,
Dog on the roof,
Chirp, chirp, woof, woof,
It's springtime, springtime,
There's blue sky in a puddle.





Overall Meaning

Jeffrey Lewis's song "Springtime" is a narrative of a person observing their surroundings on a spring day. The first two lines set the scene with the singer on a bus heading towards a bus stop. The mention of a one-way sign pointing up adds to the feeling of new beginnings and direction that often accompany springtime. As the singer steps off the bus, they notice the distinct signs of spring - a blue sky reflecting in a puddle, a bird on the ground, and a dog on a roof. The chorus repeats the idea of springtime and the blue sky in the puddle, signaling the beauty and simplicity of the season.


The song's lyrics are simple, but they capture the essence of springtime with their nostalgic and peaceful tone. The imagery of a blue sky in a puddle, bird on the ground, and a dog on the roof all convey a sense of new beginnings and renewal. The repetition of the phrase "it's springtime" amplifies that sentiment even further. The song has a calming effect, and the lyrics evoke feelings of contentment and comfort.


Line by Line Meaning

The bus goes to the bus stop,
The bus is headed towards the bus stop.


The one way sign points up,
The one way sign indicates the upward direction.


It's springtime, it's springtime,
The season is Spring and it is being emphasized.


There's blue sky in a puddle,
The clear sky is reflected in the puddle.


There's a bird on the ground,
A bird is resting on the ground.


Dog on the roof,
A dog is on the roof of a building.


Chirp, chirp, woof, woof,
The sounds of a bird and a dog are heard.


It's springtime, springtime,
The season is Spring and it is being emphasized.


There's blue sky in a puddle.
The clear sky is reflected in the puddle.




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