Hazy Shade of Winter
The Bangles Lyrics
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See what's become of me
Time, time, time
See what's become of me
While I looked around for my possibilities
I was so hard to please
Look around
And the sky is a hazy shade of winter
Hear the Salvation Army Band
Down by the riverside
It's bound to be a better ride
Than what you've got planned
Carry a cup in your hand
Look around
Leaves are brown
And the sky is a hazy shade of winter
Hang onto your hopes, my friend
That's an easy thing to say
But if your hopes should pass away
Simply pretend
That you can build them again
Look around
Grass is high
Fields are ripe
It's the springtime of my life
Seasons change with the scenery
Weaving time in a tapestry
Won't you stop and remember me?
Look around
Leaves are brown
And the sky is a hazy shade of winter
Look around
Leaves are brown
There's a patch of snow on the ground
Look around
Leaves are brown
There's a patch of snow on the ground
Look around
Leaves are brown
There's a patch of snow on the ground
The Bangles's "Hazy Shade of Winter" is a melancholic but empowering song about the fleeting nature of time and the importance of perseverance in the face of change. In the song, the singer reflects on their life, observing how time has passed them by and how they have struggled to find their path. The opening lines, "Time, time, time / See what's become of me," set the tone for the rest of the song, highlighting the singer's regret over missed opportunities and their desire to find something meaningful.
As the song progresses, the singer urges listeners to take stock of their own lives and to hold onto their hopes even in the face of disappointment. The lyrics, "Hang onto your hopes my friend / That's an easy thing to say / But if your hopes should pass away / Simply pretend / That you can build them again," are a reminder that while life may be difficult, there is always the potential for growth and renewal. The song's repeated refrain, "Look around / Leaves are brown / And the sky / Is a Hazy Shade of Winter," further emphasizes the idea of change and the cyclical nature of seasons and life.
Overall, "Hazy Shade of Winter" is a poignant meditation on the fleeting nature of time and the importance of perseverance and hope in the face of life's challenges. It encourages listeners to take stock of their lives and to hold onto their dreams, even when things seem bleak.
Line by Line Meaning
Time, time, time
Reflecting on the passing of time
See what's become of me
Realizing how time has changed oneself
While I looked around
During the time of contemplation
For my possibilities
Considering one's options
I was so hard to please
Having difficulty finding satisfaction
Leaves are brown
Autumn has arrived
And the sky
The heavens above
Is a Hazy Shade of Winter
The atmosphere is bleak and grey
Hear the Salvation Army Band
Listening to the music of hope
Down by the riverside
By the water's edge
It's bound to be a better ride
Things will get better
Than what you've got planned
Surprising opportunities may arise
Carry a cup in your hand
Be prepared for the journey
Hang onto your hopes my friend
Keep faith alive
That's an easy thing to say
But difficult to do
But if your hopes should pass away
If all is lost
Simply pretend
Believe in the possibility of a better future
That you can build them again
Have the courage to try again
Grass is high
It's spring and nature is flourishing
Fields are ripe
Abundance is present
It's the springtime of my life
A time of new beginnings and growth
Seasons change with their scenery
Life is always evolving and changing
Weaving time in a tapestry
Our experiences and memories make up the fabric of our lives
Won't you stop and remember me
Asking someone to keep us in their thoughts
There's a patch of snow on the ground
Winter's bitter chill lingers on
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Paul Simon
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@bobthebear1246
One of the greatest cover versions of any song ever. Never would have thought The Bangles could have done a late-80s Hard Rock/New Wave cover of a little-known Simon & Garfunkel song, but they did and it was brilliant.
@Waynemanner
You hit the nail on the head
@bruceradzwion6160
its an awesome song to play in the fall... Autumn
@jasonmcilvain5789
Well the one thing these girls always had going was harmonies and that helps on ant Simon and Garfunkel tune
@bland9876
Strange when the cover is the version they play on the radio. So I thought this was the original didn't even know the other existed.
@AckzaTV
Oh I had no idea. It's like covers are where the real art expression appears
@driferdark4339
this is definitely one of those times when a cover truly surpasses the original.
Edit: mainly because of the riff, what she does to it is magic.
@AlphaDogTech
Blinded by the Light was also a great cover...
@richsangillo3875
Possibly their best song ever. If I had to pick one that i couldn't live without it would be this one. It ranks very high on their list too. All four of them signing together makes it so unique. The blending of their voices together was always what made them so special.
@monetarnie3841
Their best cover. It is Simon and Garfunkel`s song.