seasons
LIVING ROOM - Future Islands Lyrics
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And I've tried hard just to soften you
The seasons change
But I've grown tired trying to change for you
'Cause I've been waiting on you
I've been waiting on you
'Cause I've been waiting on you
I've been weighing on you
As it breaks, the summer will wake
But the winter will wash what is left, of the taste
As it breaks, the summer will warm
But the winter will crave what has gone
Will crave what has all
Gone away
People change
But you know some people never do
You know, when people change
They gain a peace, but they lose one too
'Cause I've been hanging on you
I've been waiting on you
'Cause I've been waiting on you
I've been hanging on you
As it breaks, the summer will wake
But the winter will wash what is left, of the taste
As it breaks, the summer will warm
But the winter will crave what has gone
Will crave what has gone
Will crave what has all
Gone away
'Cause I've been waiting on you
The song "Seasons" by Future Islands speaks of a relationship that has lost its spark, with the singer trying to salvage what is left of it. The opening line "Seasons change, and I've tried hard just to soften you" could mean that the singer has attempted to make changes for the other person and adapt to their needs, but it hasn't worked. They have grown tired of trying to change and have been waiting for the other person to reciprocate in the relationship. The chorus repeats "I've been waiting on you, I've been weighing on you" emphasizing the frustration felt by the singer.
The second verse talks about how people change, but some never do. It implies that the other person has not changed, and this lack of change has resulted in a stagnant partnership causing the singer to"hang on," waiting for something to improve. The bridge highlights the music's theme with the metaphor of seasons; the summer will warm, but the winter will wash away what is left. It implies that even though the good times may come, the bad will eventually wash them away.
The song ends with the repetition of the phrase "I've been waiting on you," leaving the listener with a sense of unresolved feelings and an unfulfilled desire for change.
Line by Line Meaning
Seasons change
The passing of time brings change and transformation.
And I've tried hard just to soften you
I have made every effort to make you happy and contented.
The seasons change
The cycle of seasons continue to affect and renew our lives.
But I've grown tired trying to change for you
I cannot keep on pretending because I am exhausted trying to change for you.
'Cause I've been waiting on you
My world revolves around you and I have been waiting for you to reciprocate my feelings.
I've been waiting on you
I have been holding onto hope and waiting for your love.
'Cause I've been waiting on you
Despite the hardships, I am still hoping and waiting for you.
I've been weighing on you
My presence is causing you to bear a heavy burden.
As it breaks, the summer will wake
As each season ends, a new one begins to bring about change and rebirth.
But the winter will wash what is left, of the taste
The cold and harshness of winter will cleanse and remove remnants of the past season.
As it breaks, the summer will warm
A new season brings hope, renewal, and warmth after a period of coldness and uncertainty.
But the winter will crave what has gone
Nostalgia and longing for what has been lost or changed during the previous season is common during winter.
Will crave what has all
The emptiness and longing felt for what is no longer there or has yet to come during winter.
Gone away
What has been lost or changed cannot be regained or undone.
People change
Just as the seasons change, people too can change and transform.
But you know some people never do
Despite the possibility of positive change, some people remain the same and refuse to evolve.
You know, when people change
It is a fact that some individuals undergo a profound metamorphosis.
They gain a peace, but they lose one too
While achieving peace, they may also lose something meaningful in the process.
'Cause I've been hanging on you
I have been clinging on you and relying on you for a sense of stability.
I've been waiting on you
I have been patiently waiting for you to respond to my calls and longing.
'Cause I've been waiting on you
Despite the uncertainty and doubts, I am still faithful in waiting for you.
I've been hanging on you
I have been emotionally attached and dependent on you for a sense of purpose.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gerrit Welmers, Samuel T. Herring, William Cashion
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