Seasons
KITCHEN - Chris Cornell Lyrics
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Are stolen as the old moon falls
And my mirror shows another face
Another place to hide it all
Another place to hide it all
And I'm lost, behind
The words I'll never find
As seasons roll on by
Sleeping with a full moon blanket
Sand and feathers for my head
Dreams have never been the answer
And dreams have never made my bed
Dreams have never made my bed
And I'm lost, behind
The words I'll never find
And I'm left behind
As seasons roll on by
Now I want to fly above the storm
But you can't grow feathers in the rain
And the naked floor is cold as hell
The naked floor reminds me
Oh the naked floor reminds me
That I'm lost, behind
The words I'll never find
And I'm left behind
As the seasons roll on by
If I should be short on words
And long on things to say
Could you crawl into my world
And take me worlds away
Should I be beside myself
And not even stay
And I'm lost, behind
The Words I'll never find
And I'm left behind
As seasons roll on by, yeah yeah
Chris Cornell's song "Seasons" is a melancholic and contemplative piece that reflects on the passing of time and the singer's sense of disconnection from the world around him. The song's opening lines set a somber tone, as the singer describes the theft of summer nights and long warm days with the falling of the old moon. The repetition of the phrase "another place to hide it all" suggests a theme of hiding or escaping from reality, perhaps through dreams or other means of dissociation.
The first verse leads into the song's refrain, which finds the singer "lost" and "left behind" as the seasons pass. This repetition underscores the song's sense of stasis or stagnation, as the singer seems unable to move forward or find a way to make progress in their life. The second verse shifts to a more dreamlike imagery, with the singer describing sleeping with a full moon blanket and sand and feathers for their head. Once again, dreams and escape seem to be the singer's preferred mode of being, but the following line - "dreams have never made my bed" - suggests a recognition that this is not a sustainable or productive way of living.
The final stanza of the song expresses a desire to break free from this cycle of stagnation and escape. The image of wanting to "fly above the storm" suggests a desire for transcendence or elevation, but this is tempered by the realization that "you can't grow feathers in the rain." The final line of the song, "And I'm left behind as the seasons roll on by," feels particularly poignant, encapsulating the singer's sense of being stuck in time as the world moves on without them.
Overall, "Seasons" is a deeply introspective song that speaks to the human desire for meaning and purpose in life, as well as the challenges of achieving those goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Summer nights and long warm days
Days and nights are passing by, and summer's gone too soon, taking with it all its warmth and light.
Are stolen as the old moon falls
As the full moon fades away, so do the pleasant memories and fleeting moments of joy that we shared.
And my mirror shows another face
I look in the mirror and see someone else, someone who's put up a facade to hide their true feelings from the world.
Another place to hide it all
I try to find new places to conceal my pain and sorrow, hoping that no one will see through my facade.
And I'm lost, behind
I'm feeling lost and hopeless, unable to find the right words to express how I feel.
The words I'll never find
No matter how hard I try to express myself, there are some emotions and thoughts that I'll never be able to put into words.
As seasons roll on by
Time passes by relentlessly, taking with it the good moments and the bad, and I'm left to deal with the aftermath.
Sleeping with a full moon blanket
I'm sleeping under the full moon's light, hoping that it will bring me comfort and serenity.
Sand and feathers for my head
I've used sand and feathers to create a makeshift pillow, hoping to make my sleep more comfortable and peaceful.
Dreams have never been the answer
I've always tried to escape my problems by dreaming of a better future, but I've come to realize that this won't solve anything.
And dreams have never made my bed
No matter how hard I try to escape reality by dreaming, I always wake up to the same problems and the same harsh reality.
Now I want to fly above the storm
I'm tired of being stuck in the same place, so I want to rise above my problems and find a way out of the storm that I'm in.
But you can't grow feathers in the rain
I've come to realize that it's impossible to escape my problems by simply wanting to fly away; sometimes, the conditions just aren't right.
And the naked floor is cold as hell
I'm feeling exposed and vulnerable, standing on the cold, bare floor with no protection.
The naked floor reminds me
Every time I stand on the bare floor, I'm reminded of how lost and alone I feel.
Oh the naked floor reminds me
This feeling of hopelessness and despair is a constant reminder of my struggles.
If I should be short on words
If I'm unable to express myself clearly or articulate my thoughts and feelings in words,
And long on things to say
But still have a lot to communicate, could you try to understand me and help me convey my message?
Could you crawl into my world
Can you try to understand my perspective and see the world through my eyes?
And take me worlds away
Help me escape my problems and take me to a better place, even if it's only for a little while.
Should I be beside myself
If I'm feeling overwhelmed and out of control,
And not even stay
If I'm feeling so lost that I don't even know how to stay grounded or find my way back,
And I'm left behind
I'm feeling abandoned and alone, left behind by the rest of the world as it moves on without me.
Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Chris Cornell
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Cadinho Meireles
Great song writing from Chris Cornell, which was an often underrated aspect of what he brought to the table. Also, this song was written for the "Singles" (1992) soundtrack. It's a movie that really captures the generation.
#RIPChrisCornell ✨🙏🤘
Blue Eyed Cowboy
I first heard this song in the movie "Man of Steel" and was like...is that Chris Cornell? Love this song.
davelanger
Singles sound track is one of the best sound tracks of the 90s, also has one of the best pumpkins song ever made (drown)
Paul Jansen
One of the most iconic voices in Rock History.....
The Dude
Facts
Vrvaughn
Only for a select group of fans who came of age during his brief career…
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@Vrvaughn "brief career" 🤣 yeah 40 years of iconic music is a real short career lmao.
Vrvaughn
@SilentBob73 nah, just too old to listen to regurgitated pap sold to a buncha gen X ers
G Whitley
It makes me sad when I realize how sad he actually was. I don't think some of us are able to pull ourselves out of that dark place and are usually the same people who would help anyone with their darkness but not ask for help with our own. RIP to an amazing soul who didn't realize he was. His was/is one of my fav voices EVER.🥺
Megan Caliup
Uh, he knew.