It Might As Well Be Spring
Meredith d'Ambrosio Lyrics
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I'm as jumpy as a puppet on a string
I'd say that I had spring fever
But I know it isn't spring
I am starry-eyed and vaguely discontented
Like a nightingale without a song to sing
Oh, why should I have Spring fever
I keep wishing I were somewhere else
Walking down a strange new street
Hearing words that I have never heard
From a girl I've yet to meet
I'm as busy as a spider spinning daydreams
I'm as giddy as a baby on a swing
I haven't seen a crocus or a rosebud or a robin on the wing
But I feel so gay in a melancholy way
That it might as well be spring
It might as well be spring
The lyrics to Meredith d'Ambrosio's song "It Might As Well Be Spring" are reflective of the feelings of restlessness and yearning for something new that often accompany the arrival of spring. The singer compares herself to a willow swaying in the wind and a puppet on a string, emphasizing her lack of control over her own emotions and desires. She admits to experiencing "spring fever," defined as a feeling of restlessness and excitement that often arises in the springtime. However, despite this feeling, the singer recognizes that it is not actually spring, suggesting that her restlessness may be more deeply rooted than simply a reaction to the changing season.
The second verse of the song delves deeper into the singer's sense of dissatisfaction, comparing herself to a nightingale without a song and expressing a desire to be somewhere else, walking down a new street and hearing words she has never heard before. This longing for something new and exciting is what ultimately drives the singer's restlessness and "spring fever." She describes herself as being as busy as a spider spinning daydreams and as giddy as a baby on a swing. Despite not having actually seen any signs of spring, such as crocuses, rosebuds, or robins, the singer feels a sense of joy in a melancholy way that makes it feel like it might as well be spring.
Overall, the lyrics of "It Might As Well Be Spring" use vivid imagery and poetic language to capture the sense of restlessness and yearning that often accompany the arrival of spring. The song offers a window into the human experience of feeling out of control and desiring something new and different.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm as restless as a willow in a windstorm
I feel agitated and uneasy, much like a willow tree in the midst of a strong gust of wind
I'm as jumpy as a puppet on a string
My nerves are frayed, leaving me feeling fidgety and on-edge -- much like a puppet that's being controlled by someone else
I'd say that I had spring fever
But I know it isn't spring
My mood and enthusiasm remind me of the excitement and lightness typically associated with springtime, but I'm aware that it isn't actually that time of year
I am starry-eyed and vaguely discontented
Like a nightingale without a song to sing
I feel both optimistic and dissatisfied, and it's almost as if I've lost my own voice amid this swirl of emotions
Oh, why should I have Spring fever
When it isn't even spring?
I'm wondering why I'm in this elevated state of mind when it's not even the correct season to feel this way
I keep wishing I were somewhere else
Walking down a strange new street
Hearing words that I have never heard
From a girl I've yet to meet
My mind is wandering, craving novelty, and I'm yearning for a new place and new experiences. It's like I'm eagerly anticipating meeting someone and imagining what that conversation would be like
I'm as busy as a spider spinning daydreams
I'm as giddy as a baby on a swing
I haven't seen a crocus or a rosebud or a robin on the wing
But I feel so gay in a melancholy way
That it might as well be spring
I'm stuck in my own world, daydreaming and fantasizing away, despite the fact that there are no obvious signs of spring happening around me. My mood is optimistic, yet also a bit pensive.
It might as well be spring
This phrase is used as a sort of refrain, implying that the artist's mood is so elevated and colorful that it may as well be springtime, even if it technically isn't.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: MILES DAVIS
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