Devin and Chad were part of another band on Dischord called Faraquet, which gained a significant cult following in the math rock scene. Devin also played drums in Smart Went Crazy and currently does so with Mary Timony (along with Chad on bass).
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Seasons
Medications Lyrics
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Excavations unfilled under attack
You'd rummage down below
To grab a story of your own
The seasons they change
And why think they wouldn't
Then start all over
Underneath the great divide
Carefully you planned to take it
React to nothing
In time... The real will take hold of me
So clear now looking back
Excavations unfilled under attack
You'd chew right through the bone
To grab a story of your own
The seasons they change
And why think they wouldn't
Then start all over
Underneath the great divide
Create to follow
Carefully you planned to take it
React to nothing
You said yes and I said no but all will be well without Somewhere to go
I gave everything I had to give
I wish the lines would tie together
In any other way
Beyond the seasons... I'd ask
In any other way
Divide the reasons... And see it
In any other way
Desire for something... (That) relies on
Brightness of day
React to nothing... This time I'm sealing it away
The seasons they change and
Why think they wouldn't
Then start all over
Underneath the great divide
Create to follow
Carefully you planned to take it
React to nothing
You said yes and I said no
But all will be well without somewhere to go
I gave everything I had to give
I wish the fires would die forever
The lyrics of Medications' song Seasons delve into the idea of change and the cyclical nature of life. The song talks about how everything eventually changes, and the seasons are the perfect example of this phenomenon. The lyrics emphasize how change is inevitable, and instead of resisting it, we should embrace it. The first verse mentions excavations unfilled under attack, indicating that the past (the excavation) is being attacked and that memories shouldn't be excavated but instead started over (the new seasons). The song also talks about how people try to grab onto the stories of their own, which suggests that one should create their own story of life and not just be a bystander.
The lyrics further highlight the importance of planning and organization in life. "Carefully you planned to take it" suggests the importance of making well-calculated decisions that would help in creating a better future. The lyrics also talk about reacting to nothing and sealing away the things that could hinder progress. While the song talks about growth and progress, it also expresses a sense of disappointment or regret. "I gave everything I had to give, I wish the fires would die forever" seems to suggest that despite giving their all, everything has changed, and they want the past to remain in the past.
Line by Line Meaning
So clear now looking back
Reflecting on the past, it's easier to see clearly
Excavations unfilled under attack
Attempts to uncover truths have been disturbed and disrupted
You'd rummage down below
To grab a story of your own
You searched deep to find a narrative that resonated with you personally
The seasons they change
And why think they wouldn't
Then start all over
Just like the cyclical nature of the seasons, change is inevitable and renewals are common
Underneath the great divide
Create to follow
Carefully you planned to take it
React to nothing
Amid large differences, carefully following the plan without reacting emotionally
In time... The real will take hold of me
Eventually, true realities and facts will hold power
You'd chew right through the bone
To grab a story of your own
You put in great effort to discover and adopt a personal narrative
You said yes and I said no but all will be well without Somewhere to go
I gave everything I had to give
Even though you took different paths, things will work out, and you gave your all
I wish the lines would tie together
In any other way
Beyond the seasons... I'd ask
Hoping for a different correlation beyond mere seasonal cycles
Divide the reasons... And see it
In any other way
Break up the causes to discover new ways to understand things
Desire for something... (That) relies on
Brightness of day
Longing for something that depends on positive factors
React to nothing... This time I'm sealing it away
Choosing not to respond, keeping emotions locked up
I wish the fires would die forever
Wishing for destructive elements to cease forever
Contributed by Skyler C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sheyla Fernandes
"The seasons they change and why think they wouldn't?"