Originally coming to fame in the mid-1960s singing orchestral pop ballads as the frontman of The Walker Brothers, Walker went on to a solo career balancing a light entertainment/MOR ballad approach with increasing artistic innovations in arrangement and writing. Despite a series of acclaimed albums, a disastrous drop in sales forced him back into straight Middle of the road recordings with little of his own artistic input. This in turn eventually led to a Walker Brothers reunion in the mid-1970s (although the latter eventually moved, by mutual consent, into more avant-garde areas).
From the mid-1980s, Walker revived his solo career while drastically reinventing his artistic and compositional methods, via a series of acclaimed and vividly avant-garde albums. These combined his iconic voice with an unsettling avant-garde approach which owed more to modernist and post-modernist classical composition than to his pop singer past. This change in approach has been compared to "Andy Williams reinventing himself as Stockhausen".
Walker has been a continuing influence on other artists, in particular The Last Shadow Puppets, Marc Almond, Goldfrapp, Douglas Pearce of the band Death in June, Billy MacKenzie of The Associates, David Sylvian, Julian Cope, Antony Hegarty, Thom Yorke, Steven Wilson, David Bowie, Leonard Cohen, Trey Spruance, Perry Blake, Radiohead, Noah Lennox, Mikael Åkerfeldt, and the Divine Comedy/Neil Hannon.
Walker continued to release solo material until his death, and was signed to 4AD Records. As a record producer or guest performer he worked with a number of artists including Pulp, Ute Lemper, Bat For Lashes and Sunn O))).
Come Next Spring
Scott Walker Lyrics
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When all the world is new
And fresh
And green
And fair
Then I'll come home
And I'll carry in my heart
That I'll find room
Still waiting for my arms
We'll meet
We'll kiss
We'll cling
And then once more
Love will blossom as before
Come
Come on next spring
And then once more
Love will blossom as before
Come next
Next spring
Come next spring
The song "Come Next Spring" by Scott Walker is a love ballad with a hint of melancholy. The lyrics talk about the anticipation of returning to a loved one when the world is new again in the springtime. The singer expresses his longing to find room still waiting for his arms, indicating that he may have been away from his loved one for some time. The progression of the seasons is used as a metaphor for the ups and downs of a relationship. The hope is that with the arrival of spring, love will bloom once again.
The lyrics are simple, yet powerful. The repetition of the phrase "come next spring" emphasizes the sense of longing and the need to wait for the right moment to reunite with the loved one. The imagery of the world being new, fresh, green, and fair creates a sense of hope and optimism for a relationship that has experienced some difficulties.
There are different interpretations of the song, depending on the listener's personal experiences. Some may see it as a song about rekindling a lost love, while others may view it as a hopeful message to someone who is far away.
Line by Line Meaning
Come Next Spring
Looking forward to the arrival of spring with anticipation.
When all the world is new
Referring to the beauty and freshness of the world in the spring season.
And fresh
Referring to the renewed freshness of nature in the spring season.
And green
Referring to the abundant greenery that emerges during the spring season.
And fair
Referring to the equitable and favorable conditions in the spring season.
Then I'll come home
Referring to the anticipation of returning home during the spring season.
And I'll carry in my heart
Referring to taking a cherished memory or hope when returning home in spring.
Just one prayer
Referring to a single wish or desire for the future.
That I'll find room
Referring to the hope of finding an open and welcoming space when returning home in spring.
Still waiting for my arms
Referring to the desire for an open and warm embrace when returning home in spring.
We'll meet
Anticipating a meeting or reunion with someone special during the spring season.
We'll kiss
Referring to the expression of warmth and affection during a reunion in spring.
We'll cling
Referring to the desire to hold on tight to someone or something cherished during a reunion in spring.
And then once more
Referring to the revival or restoration of hope, love, or happiness during a reunion in spring.
Love will blossom as before
Referring to the hope of renewing a relationship or to the feeling of warmth and happiness that comes from rekindling love during a reunion in spring.
Come
Using the expression as an urgent interjection or invitation to come to a certain place or activity.
Come on next spring
Anticipating the arrival of spring and the possibility of reunion, renewal, and joy that comes with it.
Come next Next spring
Referring to the specific timing of the anticipation, urging or invitation to come next spring while hoping for an open and warm reception.
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Written by: Lenny Adelson, Max Steiner
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@rene2899
Come next spring
When all the world is new
And fresh
And green
And fair
Then I'll come home
And I'll carry in my heart
Just one prayer
That I'll find you
Still waiting for my arms
We'll meet
We'll kiss
We'll cling
And then once more
Love will blossom as before
Come
Come on next spring
And then once more
Love will blossom as before
Come next
Next spring
Come next spring
@arleneculshaw8462
Lovely Scott your voice is just as good as ever, hope u have a happy birthday 🥳 love u always Arlene xxxxxx
@arleneculshaw8462
Love u Scott , perfect as ever I can’t stop looking at you, love forever Arlene xxxxxx
@africarlos
The best voice........ EVER
@arleneculshaw8462
I held Scott’s hand for about 3 seconds and I have never forgotten that feeling, almost 60 years ago. Love Arlene xxxxx
@edwardkearney1986
The quality of Scott Walker's voice is way superior to all the other crooners of the 20th century IMHO.
@jeannineforet8548
I fell in love with his voice , for me ,he was the best ever ,rest in peace, I shall never ever forget you ❤
@edwardkearney1986
Wha a perfect voice. Singing a great song.
@brianwhite4090
This boy’s voice has always been one of my favourites! He used to hang on to those notes effortlessly just like Sinatra! Great stuff!
@Voyeurreveur
Always a beautiful song and Scott's version is perfection. Saw the film in the late 50's. A low budget gem with Steve Cochran and Ann Sheridan.
@johnwilson3842
Great film.