Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most
Monheit Jane Lyrics
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Throw my heart away each spring
Now a spring romance
Hasn't got a chance
Promised my first dance to winter
All I've got to show's a splinter
For my little fling
That never left the post
I lie in my room
Starring up at the ceiling
Spring can really hang you up the most
Morning's kiss wakes trees and flowers
And to them I'd like to drink a toast
But I walk in the park
Just to kill the lonely hours
Spring can really hang you up the most
All afternoon
The birds twitter-twitt
I know the tune
This is love, this is it
Heard it before
And don't I know the score
And I've decided that spring is a bore
Love seems sure around the new year
Now it's April
Love is just a ghost
Spring arrived on time
Only what became of you, dear?
Spring can really hang you up the most
Spring can really hang you up the most
Love came my way
I hoped it would last
We had our day
Now it's all in the past
Spring came along
A season of song
Full of sweet promise
But something went wrong
Doctor's once prescribed a tonic
Sulfur and molasses was the dose
Didn't help me a bit
My condition must be chronic
Spring can really hang you up the most
All alone, the party is over
Old man winter was a gracious host
But when you keep praying
For snow to hide the clover
Spring can really hang you up the most
In "Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most," Monheit Jane expresses the bittersweet feelings that come with the arrival of spring. The song begins with the singer reflecting on their past, when they would eagerly embrace spring as a time for romance and new beginnings. However, their experiences have taught them that spring romances often end in heartbreak, as indicated by the line "Promised my first dance to winter, all I've got to show's a splinter for my little fling."
As the song progresses, the singer conveys a sense of disillusionment and loneliness that accompanies spring. They compare themselves to a racehorse that never leaves the starting line, feeling stuck and stagnant. The loneliness is emphasized by the imagery of lying in a room, gazing at the ceiling, highlighting the emptiness that spring can evoke.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of unrequited love. The birds singing and the reminder of previous romantic experiences only serve to emphasize the singer's discontent with their current situation. They express a sense of weariness and resignation, acknowledging that love has become a ghost and that spring has lost its charm.
Ultimately, "Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most" captures the conflicting emotions that arise with the changing season. It speaks to the disappointment and loneliness that can accompany spring, despite its reputation as a time of rebirth and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Once I was a sentimental thing
In the past, I used to have strong emotional attachments
Throw my heart away each spring
I used to easily fall in love and get hurt every spring
Now a spring romance
Currently, a romantic relationship in spring
Hasn't got a chance
Doesn't stand a chance of succeeding
Promised my first dance to winter
I committed to remaining distant and cold like winter
All I've got to show's a splinter
All I have from my brief encounter is a painful reminder
For my little fling
For my short-lived love affair
Spring, this year has got me feeling like a horse
This year, spring makes me feel trapped and stagnant
That never left the post
That hasn't moved forward or progressed
I lie in my room
I spend my time alone
Starring up at the ceiling
Gazing up at the ceiling, lost in thoughts
Spring can really hang you up the most
Spring can be the most emotionally challenging season
Morning's kiss wakes trees and flowers
The beauty of the morning revitalizes nature
And to them I'd like to drink a toast
I wish to raise a glass to celebrate their vitality
But I walk in the park
Yet, I find myself walking in the park
Just to kill the lonely hours
Just to pass the time and alleviate my loneliness
Spring can really hang you up the most
Spring can be the most emotionally challenging season
All afternoon
Throughout the entire afternoon
The birds twitter-twitt
The birds sing and chirp
I know the tune
I am familiar with the melody
This is love, this is it
This is what love feels like, this is the real deal
Heard it before
I've heard this before
And don't I know the score
And I know the outcome or result
And I've decided that spring is a bore
I've made up my mind that spring is dull and uninteresting
Love seems sure around the new year
Love appears promising at the start of the year
Now it's April
But now it's April
Love is just a ghost
Love has vanished or become a mere shadow
Spring arrived on time
Spring arrived punctually
Only what became of you, dear?
But what happened to you, my dear?
Spring can really hang you up the most
Spring can be the most emotionally challenging season
Love came my way
Love entered into my life
I hoped it would last
I had hoped it would endure
We had our day
We had our time together
Now it's all in the past
Now it is all behind us
Spring came along
Spring arrived
A season of song
A time filled with joy and music
Full of sweet promise
Filled with hopeful expectations
But something went wrong
But something didn't go as planned
Doctor's once prescribed a tonic
Doctors previously recommended a remedy
Sulfur and molasses was the dose
They prescribed a mixture of sulfur and molasses
Didn't help me a bit
But it didn't provide any relief
My condition must be chronic
My state must be long-lasting or persistent
Spring can really hang you up the most
Spring can be the most emotionally challenging season
All alone, the party is over
Feeling lonely, the celebration has ended
Old man winter was a gracious host
Winter was welcoming and hospitable
But when you keep praying
But when you keep hoping
For snow to hide the clover
For snow to cover up the reminder of spring
Spring can really hang you up the most
Spring can be the most emotionally challenging season
Lyrics © FRICON MUSIC COMPANY, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fran Landesman, Tommy Wolf
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