Sometimes It Snows In April
Prince(프린스) Lyrics
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Oh, oh
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Tracy died soon after a long fought civil war
Just after I'd wiped away his last tear
A whole lot better off than the fools he left here
I used to cry for Tracy 'cause he was my only friend
Those kind of cars don't pass you every day
I used to cry for Tracy 'cause I wanted to see him again
But sometimes, sometimes life ain't always the way
Sometimes it snows in April
Sometimes I feel so bad, so bad
Sometimes I wish life was never ending
And all good things, they say, never last
Springtime was always my favorite time of year
A time for lovers holding hands in the rain
Now springtime only reminds me of Tracy's tears
Always cry for love, never cry for pain
He used to say so strong, oh unafraid to die
Unafraid of the death that left me hypnotized
No, staring at his picture I realized
No one could cry the way my Tracy cried
Sometimes it snows in April
Sometimes I feel so bad
Sometimes, sometimes I wish that life was never ending
And all good things, they say, never last
I often dream of heaven and I know that Tracy's there
I know that he has found another friend
Maybe he's found the answer to all the April snow
Maybe one day I'll see my Tracy again
Sometimes it snows in April
Sometimes I feel so bad, so bad
Sometimes I wish that life was never ending
But all good things, they say, never last
All good things they say, never last
And love, it isn't love until it's past
The lyrics of Prince's "Sometimes It Snows In April" (1986) document the emotional aftermath of the death of Prince's close friend and former fiancée, Denise "Vanity" Matthews —who died in February of 2016. The first verse encapsulates the singer's memories of his friend Tracy, who had passed away in a "civil war" of sorts, and who he knows is "better off than he was before." The second verse seemingly refers to Vanity, who Prince cared for deeply, and tragically lost to a terminal illness. Springtime, should have been a season of hope, and yet it brings back painful memories of tears and loss. The song offers a glimpse into the anguish Prince must have felt, following Vanity's death. The song emphasizes that time waits for neither man nor woman, and the tragedy of loss is something every human being faces, no matter how powerful or wealthy they might be.
The chorus of the song is haunting, with its refrain of "Sometimes it Snows in April," representing the unexpected and inexplicable nature of death. The bridge of the song contains a reference to heaven, clearly referring to Prince's belief in the afterlife, and the possibility that he will see Tracy and Vanity again after he has passed. Prince also stresses the importance of feeling and expressing emotions, such as love and pain. He concedes that sometimes it's easier to fantasize about death and a permanent cessation of pain than it is to embrace life's fleeting moments of happiness and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Tracy died soon after a long fought civil war
Tracy passed away after enduring a lengthy battle resembling a civil war.
Just after I'd wiped away his last tear
After I wiped away his final tear, he passed away.
I guess he's better off than he was before
His current state is likely better than his prior one.
A whole lot better off than the fools he left here
He's better off than those foolishly remaining here without him.
I used to cry for Tracy 'cause he was my only friend
I mourned Tracy's passing because he was my sole ally.
Those kind of cars don't pass you every day
Individuals as remarkable as Tracy are rare.
I used to cry for Tracy 'cause I wanted to see him again
I grieved for Tracy because I yearned to see him again.
But sometimes, sometimes life ain't always the way
Life doesn't always go according to plan.
Sometimes it snows in April
Occasionally, it snows during springtime.
Sometimes I feel so bad, so bad
There are moments when I feel incredibly sad.
Sometimes I wish life was never ending
I sometimes wish that life went on eternally.
And all good things, they say, never last
Things worth cherishing are said to be transient.
Springtime was always my favorite time of year
I adored springtime above all other seasons.
A time for lovers holding hands in the rain
A period for lovers to affix hands during the rain.
Now springtime only reminds me of Tracy's tears
Presently, springtime reminds me of the tears Tracy shed.
Always cry for love, never cry for pain
Cry for love, not for pain.
He used to say so strong, oh unafraid to die
He used to express his fearlessness in the face of death.
Unafraid of the death that left me hypnotized
His courageousness in facing demise left me mesmerized.
No, staring at his picture I realized
Observing his photo, I came to a conclusion.
No one could cry the way my Tracy cried
Tracy's tears were incomparable.
Sometimes I feel so bad
There are moments when I feel terribly unhappy.
I often dream of heaven and I know that Tracy's there
Frequently, I dream of heaven and am certain that Tracy resides there.
I know that he has found another friend
I am confident that he has met someone else he befriends.
Maybe he's found the answer to all the April snow
Perhaps he has discovered the explanation for snow in spring.
Maybe one day I'll see my Tracy again
One day, I hope to see Tracy again.
But all good things, they say, never last
Things worth savoring are reputed to be fleeting.
And love, it isn't love until it's past
Love goes unappreciated until it has ceased to exist.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: .PRINCE ROGERS NELSON, WENDY MELVOIN, LISA COLEMAN
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