Seasons
Tim Atlas Lyrics
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Thinking about the past
When everything was how it seemed
No
We knew it wouldn't last
Cause time leaves us like a dream
I can't just stay
You know the reasons
And I hate the seasons
Cause they just make
Colors and feelings change
Change, they rearrange
No
I was driving down your block
I glanced in the direction of your heart
And no
I know that you're not there
and I knew it all from the start
I can't just stay
You know the reasons
Things they just change
And i hate the seasons
Cause they just make
Colors and feelings change
Change, they rearrange
No
(ooo)
Colors change
Change
They rearrange
No
(ooo)
In Tim Atlas’s song “Settled In the Sound”, the artist speaks about the inevitability and constant nature of change, reminiscing about a past that was simpler and more stable but recognizing that it was always bound to change. The lyrics “no thinking about the past, when everything was how it seemed, no we knew it wouldn’t last, cause time leaves us like a dream” reflect this sense of longing for a time that has passed but also an understanding that it was not meant to continue forever. The verses continue with the artist lamenting that he can’t just stay in one place or time, because things change, and the seasons bring about changes in colors and feelings that he dislikes.
The chorus repeats the idea that colors and feelings change and rearrange, emphasizing the constant and ever-evolving nature of life. In the second verse, the artist is driving down a familiar street, hoping to catch a glimpse of someone who used to be important to him, only to realize that they are no longer there. The song ends with the refrain of the chorus, once again emphasizing the inevitability of change and the discomfort that it can cause.
Overall, “Settled In the Sound” is a poignant reflection on the nature of change and nostalgia, capturing the feeling of longing for a past that has passed and the discomfort that comes with being unable to stay in one place, emotionally or physically.
Line by Line Meaning
No
The singer is negating something
Thinking about the past
The singer is reflecting on past events
When everything was how it seemed
Everything appeared to be simple and straightforward in the past
No
The singer is negating something
We knew it wouldn't last
The singer and others were aware that the simplicity of the past would not endure
Cause time leaves us like a dream
Time has a way of making things feel like a dream, fleeting and unreal
I can't just stay
The singer cannot remain in the current state or situation
You know the reasons
The singer assumes that the listener understands why the singer cannot stay
Things they just change
The circumstances and situations in life are constantly in flux
And I hate the seasons
The changing of seasons reminds the singer of how things change
Cause they just make
The changing of seasons causes
Colors and feelings change
The way things appear and the emotions attached to them change
Change, they rearrange
The inevitability of change means that structures and patterns in life are always being moved or reorganized
No
The singer is negating something
I was driving down your block
The singer is physically moving through a location related to the listener, perhaps an ex-partner
I glanced in the direction of your heart
The singer is metaphorically looking for or thinking about the listener's feelings or emotions
And no
The singer is negating something
I know that you're not there
The listener is not physically present at the location the singer is visiting
and I knew it all from the start
The singer was aware from the beginning that the listener was not present and would not be present
Colors change
The appearance of things is in a constant state of fluctuation
Change
Change is inevitable
They rearrange
Things, emotions, and situations in life are always in a state of being rearranged
No
The singer is negating something
(ooo)
A nonverbal note or vocalization
Contributed by Jordan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@grandlethalxii
Tim Atlas is my favorite artist. Please make more songs!
@adelyntiong
this song has been on my 'eargasm' playlist and has been on repeat for weeeeks this songgg hitss me right in the feels. oh goddd <3 beautiful voice. beautiful lyrics. beautiful passion
@Yeeetyboooooi
Such an amazing song.. Thank you for this.
@eddiephx01
Hey tim i was wondering where was the other version of this song that you played on your guitar man i loved that one .I hope you can post it again man Tim Atlas
@EagleHunt
I know this is extremely late, but I love your song. I just found it the other day and I legitimately thought it was on the charts. I really relate to this song and was wondering if you could post the chords somewhere. anyways, love your music and keep it up. Thanks,
Eagle
@CrisAnneFernandez
i feel so shattered..
@Beliefnow101
Very beautiful song, loved it :)
@CATTRUONG00
Love this, it's so peaceful :) great job
@DianeWardmusic
Stunning.
@Allnonchalant90
Does anyone know where I can find the original version with the guitar instead of the piano? Love this version, but that one was always my favorite. Can never get enough of Tim!