Seasons of My Heart
Johnny Cash Lyrics

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The seasons come the seasons go we get a little sunshine rain and snow
Just the way that it was planned to be
But there's no seasons in my heart while you play the leading part
Cause the flowers will bloom eternally
Your leaving will bring autumn sorrow and my tears like withered leaves will fall
But spring could bring some glad tomorrow and darling we could be happy after all

As it is in nature's plan no season get the upper hand

How I try to keep this fact in mind
The trees are bare the cold wind blows and by experience we should know

Winter comes but the spring is close behind
Your leaving will bring

Overall Meaning

autumn sorrow, a symbol of the end of something beautiful, just like how the leaves fall in autumn symbolizing the end of a season. The lyrics suggest that the seasons may come and go, but when someone special is in our lives, there is no fluctuation in our emotions. The parts of ourselves that we share with them will flourish forever. The imagery of blooming flowers suggests that the love they share is eternal, even in the absence of physical presence.

The chorus brings up the idea of hope. Though autumn may bring sorrow and tears, spring may bring a new beginning, a chance to be happy together again. It suggests that love can survive even the toughest of times, and while they may encounter difficulties, they will also encounter brighter days.

Line by Line Meaning

The seasons come the seasons go we get a little sunshine rain and snow
Just like the recurring seasons of nature, life brings a mix of good times and bad times.

Just the way that it was planned to be
This fluctuation of seasons is part of a grand design.

But there's no seasons in my heart while you play the leading part
Despite the cyclical nature of life, my heart is forever devoted to you.

Cause the flowers will bloom eternally
Just as flowers continue to bloom, our love too will never die.

Your leaving will bring autumn sorrow and my tears like withered leaves will fall
Leaving you would bring great sadness, like the withering of leaves in autumn.

But spring could bring some glad tomorrow and darling we could be happy after all
However, just like the coming of spring, our love can bring joy and happiness once again.

As it is in nature's plan no season get the upper hand
Nature teaches us that no season stays forever and neither do our problems or sorrows.

How I try to keep this fact in mind
I strive to remember that we can overcome our challenges just like the recurring seasons do.

The trees are bare the cold wind blows and by experience we should know
With experience, we learn that even when things seem bleak and bare, change and warmth are on their way.

Winter comes but the spring is close behind
Just like winter is inevitably followed by spring, tough times inevitably give way to better ones.

Your leaving will bring me sadness and my tears will fall like autumn leaves
If you depart, my heart will be heavy and my tears will flow like autumn leaves falling from trees.

But with hope and time, we can again find happiness
However, with time and hope, we can look forward to making new happy memories.

Just like the cycle of the seasons, our love too will bloom eternally
Just as the seasons repeat themselves, our love for each other will remain strong and evergreen.

And though the coldness of winter may come, our warm love will guide us through
Even during the coldest and toughest times, our love will act as a source of strength and guidance.

So let us weather the storms and await the blossoming of a new spring together.
Together, let us face the difficulties and wait for the arrival of a brighter and happier future.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARRELL EDWARDS, GEORGE JONES

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