Seasons
The Future Islands Lyrics


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Seasons change
And I've tried hard just to soften you
The seasons change
But I've grown tired trying to change for you
'Cause I've been waiting on you
I've been waiting on you
'Cause I've been waiting on you
I've been weighing on you

As it breaks, the summer will wake
But the winter will wash what is left, of the taste
As it breaks, the summer will warm
But the winter will crave what has gone
Will crave what has all
Gone away

People change
But you know some people never do
You know, when people change
They gain a peace, but they lose one too
'Cause I've been hanging on you
I've been waiting on you
'Cause I've been waiting on you
I've been hanging on you

As it breaks, the summer will wake
But the winter will wash what is left, of the taste
As it breaks, the summer will warm
But the winter will crave what has gone
Will crave what has gone
Will crave what has all
Gone away





'Cause I've been waiting on you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Seasons by Future Islands reflect the emotional turmoil of waiting for someone to change or to understand you, but ultimately, realizing that people may not change even as seasons do. The song begins with the repetition of “seasons change,” which can be interpreted as a metaphor for the changes in a relationship. The singer admits that they have tried hard to soften the person they are waiting for, but they have grown tired of changing for them. The chorus expresses the singer's longing for this person, "I've been waiting on you", but the second verse acknowledges that some people never change, and while they may gain peace with change, they still lose something in the process. The last lines highlight the struggles of holding on to someone who may never change, "I've been hanging on you".


The song's use of seasonal imagery is significant in that it highlights the cyclical nature of things, including human relationships. Just as seasons change inevitably, people may also change over time. The comparison of the summer's warmth and winter's craving symbolizes the passion and the longing associated with relationships. The lyrics also suggest that while one partner may crave something that is gone, the other may be holding on to hope.


Line by Line Meaning

Seasons change
The world around me is always moving and evolving.


And I've tried hard just to soften you
I've done everything in my power to make you happy and comfortable, even if it means sacrificing parts of myself.


The seasons change
Even though things are always changing, some things always stay the same.


But I've grown tired trying to change for you
I can't keep sacrificing my own needs and desires for your sake. I've reached my limit.


'Cause I've been waiting on you
I've been patiently waiting for you to change or meet my expectations, but that waiting has taken a toll on me.


I've been waiting on you
I've been waiting for you to make me happy, even though that's not entirely your responsibility.


'Cause I've been waiting on you
My happiness has become dependent on your actions and behavior, which isn't healthy.


I've been weighing on you
My neediness and expectations have become a burden on you.


As it breaks, the summer will wake
Even though things are constantly changing, there's a sense of inevitability that comes with the seasons, like the summer always following the spring.


But the winter will wash what is left, of the taste
The passing of time can both cleanse us of our past mistakes and make us nostalgic for what's been lost.


As it breaks, the summer will warm
New beginnings and positive change can be just as inevitable as the changing seasons.


But the winter will crave what has gone
Even as we move forward, we often long for what we've left behind.


Will crave what has all
The sense of loss we often feel is all-encompassing and hard to shake.


Gone away
What we've lost will never come back, but we can still find ways to move forward.


People change
Just like the seasons, people are constantly evolving and growing.


But you know some people never do
Despite the inevitability of change, some people never seem to learn and grow.


You know, when people change
Change can be both positive and negative, and it's not always easy to tell which is which until after the fact.


They gain a peace, but they lose one too
Change can bring peace and contentment, but it can also come at a cost.


'Cause I've been hanging on you
My emotional well-being has become tied to you and your actions, which isn't a healthy dynamic.


I've been waiting on you
I've been waiting for you to meet my expectations and make me happy, which isn't entirely fair or realistic.


'Cause I've been waiting on you
My dependence on you for my happiness has become detrimental and unhealthy.


I've been hanging on you
My attachment to you has become burdensome and unhealthy for both of us.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gerrit Welmers, Samuel T. Herring, William Cashion

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@1313sp

Seasons change
And I tried hard just to soften you
And seasons change
But I've grown tired of trying to change for you
'Cause I've been waiting on you
I've been waiting on you
'Cause I've been waiting on you
I've been waiting on you
As it breaks
The summer will wake
But the winter will wash what is left
Of the taste
As it breaks
The summer will warm
But the winter will crave what is gone
Will crave what has all
Gone away
People change
But you know some people never do
You know when people change
They gain a piece but they lose one too
'Cause I've been hanging on you
I've been waiting on you
'Cause I've been waiting on you
I've been hanging on you
As it breaks
The summer will wake
But the winter will wash what is left
Of the taste
As it breaks
The summer will warm
But the winter will crave what is gone
Will crave what is gone
Will crave what has all
Gone away
'Cause I've been waiting on you



@tastycakey

Seasons change, and I tried hard just to soften you
The seasons change, but I've grown tired of tryin' to change for you
Because I've been waiting on you
I've been waiting on you
Because I've been waiting on you
I've been waiting on you
As it breaks, the summer awaits
But the winter washed whats left of the taste
As it breaks, the summer awaits
But the winter craved whats lost
Crave whats all gone away
People change, even though some people never do
You know when people change
They gain a piece but they lose one too
Because I've been hanging on you
I've been waiting on you
Because I've been waiting on you
I've been hanging on you
As it breaks, the summer awaits
But the winter washed whats left of the taste
As it breaks, the summer awaits
But the winter craved whats lost
Crave whats all
Crave whats all gone away
'Cause I've been waiting on you



@bettyannsimnovec5828

Hi Robert baby bear.....


You are having a great sleep sweetheart and I am soooo happy......


I just woke up and I heard this song and wanted to share it with you my love for whenever you have the time and no pressure.....


Wherever you can my love.....listen to this song again Robert as it is a very beautiful song that you gave me when we first renewed our friendship and it makes me smile and think about you...


You have the utmost taste in music and you are my very best friend....


I adore you and admire you Robert........


So no deletes Robert......


See this whenever you can baby......


It just makes me smile....


Baa
Xoxoxo
💜



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@theneedledrop

So good!

@taylorsylvester8963

i didn't know you were into these guys.  they are bowieesque. 

@Soursic1981

taylor sylvester well now you know. and knowing is half the battle. 

@chriskovarik9186

Good taste!

@artiomkuznetsov2432

Artyom Komeko good name, man.

@slakkekop

Artyom Komeko the other half is voilence

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@rickystray6760

Im 54 gave up being a drug dickhead and now found love of my life and never been happier in my life this song said it all ♥️

@JayTheLane

Sweet and so happy for you bud 😊

@simeonowens489

It's great, isn't it? All good things and I'm happy for you living it!

@guaguancos.montunodcubop8923

Awesome brotha! Positive brings positive..and aint nothing more positive than love. May yours live forever

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