Seasons Change
The Citrus Trees Lyrics
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The moment
The power of
The movement
The second that is captured
By the photograph, a snapshot
Of a time when I used to say
I tell you every day
I'm sorry it's too late
I walk past your grave
I always turn away
These leaves, they fade
Time, it decays
These seasons, they change
I'll never be the same
Cause in my head
You're already dead
In my head
You're already dead
It's never just a picture
It's a fracture, it's a shiver
Down my spine, it's a splinter
In my heart, I feel it all the time
There's a chill with the weather
I think it's almost winter
I'll have to wear a sweater
And forget about the summer
I tell you every day
I'm sorry it's too late
I walk past your grave
I always turn away
These leaves, they fade
Time, it decays
These seasons, they change
I'll never be the same
Cause in my head
You're already dead
In my head
You're already dead
The lyrics to "Seasons Change" by The Citrus Trees capture the bittersweet feeling of loss and the passage of time. The song reflects on a moment that was once alive, powerful, and filled with movement. It emphasizes the transient nature of life, symbolized by the passing of seasons.
The opening lines introduce the concept of capturing a moment through a photograph, which serves as a reminder of a time when the singer used to say the name of someone significant. This could be interpreted as a lost love or a departed loved one. The regret and sense of missed opportunity are evident when the singer admits that it is too late now to say the things they wanted to. The mention of walking past a grave but always turning away suggests a struggle with facing the reality of loss, unable to fully confront the pain.
The next verse explores the depth of the impact this loss has had on the singer. The symbolism of fading leaves, decaying time, and changing seasons reflects the inevitable passing of time and how it affects one's emotions. The refrain "In my head, you're already dead" conveys the internal struggle of trying to accept a loss and move on, even though the person or relationship continues to have a profound presence in the singer's thoughts.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the passing of
It represents the transition or movement from one state to another
The moment
Refers to a specific point in time
The power of
Indicates the strength or influence of something
The movement
Refers to the act or process of changing or progressing
The second that is captured
Refers to a specific moment or instance that is captured or recorded
By the photograph, a snapshot
Refers to a photograph that captures a particular moment in time
Of a time when I used to say
Relates to a past time when the person used to express something
Your name
Refers to the person they used to address or mention
I tell you every day
Expresses the daily communication of a message
I'm sorry it's too late
Expresses regret for something that cannot be changed or undone
I walk past your grave
Indicates the act of passing by the burial place of the person they are addressing
I always turn away
Relates to the habit of avoiding or averting their gaze from the grave
These leaves, they fade
Refers to the withering or loss of vibrance in leaves, representing change or passing of time
Time, it decays
Symbolizes the deterioration or decline of time itself
These seasons, they change
Represents the cyclical nature of seasons transitioning from one to another
I'll never be the same
Expresses the permanence of change and how it has impacted the person
Cause in my head
Indicates that the following statements are thoughts or perceptions
You're already dead
Refers to the belief or perception that the addressed person is no longer alive
It's never just a picture
Emphasizes that a picture holds deeper meaning or significance beyond its visual representation
It's a fracture, it's a shiver
Describes the emotional impact and physical response caused by the picture
Down my spine, it's a splinter
Refers to the feeling of discomfort or pain caused by the picture
In my heart, I feel it all the time
Expresses the continuous emotional impact and presence of the picture in their heart
There's a chill with the weather
Refers to the feeling of coldness or discomfort due to the changing weather
I think it's almost winter
Indicates the approaching season of winter
I'll have to wear a sweater
Suggests the need to dress warmly to adapt to the colder weather
And forget about the summer
Implies the need to let go of or move on from the memories and experiences of the summer season
In my head
Indicates that the following statements are thoughts or perceptions
You're already dead
Refers to the belief or perception that the addressed person is no longer alive
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Written by: Chloe Mougeot
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