It Might As Well Be Spring
Veronica Nunn Lyrics
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I'm as jumpy as a puppet on a string
I'd say that I had Spring fever
But I know it isn't Spring
I am starry-eyed and vaguely discontented
Like a nightingale without a song to sing
Oh, why should I have Spring fever
I keep wishing I were somewhere else
Walking down a strange new street
Hearing words that I have never heard
From a girl I've yet to meet
I'm as busy as a spider spinning daydreams
I'm as giddy as a baby on a swing
I haven't seen a crocus or a rosebud or a robin on the wing
But I feel so gay in a melancholy way
That it might as well be Spring
It might as well be Spring
The lyrics to Veronica Nunn's song "It Might As Well Be Spring" express the restless and longing feelings of the singer. The opening lines describe their restlessness, comparing themselves to a willow in a windstorm and a puppet on a string. They mention having Spring fever, but acknowledge that it is not actually Spring, suggesting that their feelings are not derived from the change of seasons but from something deeper within.
The following lines reveal that the singer is starry-eyed and vaguely discontented, lacking a sense of fulfillment or purpose, similar to a nightingale without a song to sing. They question why they would have Spring fever when it is not Spring, indicating that their inner turmoil is not necessarily connected to external factors.
The singer continues by expressing a desire to be somewhere else, walking down unfamiliar streets and hearing new words from someone they have yet to meet. This longing for change and new experiences further emphasizes their restlessness and dissatisfaction with their current situation.
The lyrics then describe the singer's mental state as being busy with daydreams, comparing it to a spider spinning webs of imagination. They also mention feeling giddy like a baby on a swing. Despite not witnessing the signs of Spring such as crocuses, rosebuds, or robins, the singer confesses to feeling a sense of happiness in a melancholic way. This juxtaposition suggests that although they may be melancholic and yearning for something more, there is still a glimmer of hope and joy within them, making it feel as if it could be Spring despite it not being the actual season.
Overall, "It Might As Well Be Spring" captures the feelings of restlessness, longing, and a sense of unfulfilled desires. It explores the disconnect between the singer's inner state and external circumstances, suggesting that their emotions may transcend the changes of seasons and reflect a deeper yearning for change and new experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm as restless as a willow in a windstorm
I feel unsettled and unable to find peace, much like a willow tree swaying vigorously in a storm
I'm as jumpy as a puppet on a string
I am anxious and nervous, constantly reacting to external forces just like a puppet controlled by strings
I'd say that I had Spring fever
I could describe my state as having Spring fever, a sense of restlessness and excitement associated with the season
But I know it isn't Spring
However, deep down, I am aware that it is not actually the Spring season
I am starry-eyed and vaguely discontented
I am filled with a sense of wonderment and slight dissatisfaction, like a nightingale without its usual beautiful song
Like a nightingale without a song to sing
Similar to a nightingale lacking its unique melody, I feel a sense of emptiness without something to express
Oh, why should I have Spring fever
Why do I experience Spring fever, when logically, the conditions for it are not present?
When it isn't even Spring?
Why do I feel this way when it is not the season associated with Spring at all?
I keep wishing I were somewhere else
I constantly yearn to be in a different place, somewhere new and unknown
Walking down a strange new street
Imagining myself strolling through unfamiliar surroundings, exploring a street that is foreign to me
Hearing words that I have never heard
Immersed in my daydreams, I long to hear unfamiliar words spoken, ones that I have never come across before
From a girl I've yet to meet
I crave to engage in a conversation with a girl whom I have not yet had the chance to encounter
I'm as busy as a spider spinning daydreams
I am heavily occupied, constantly weaving intricate fantasies and daydreams in my mind, much like a spider spinning its intricate web
I'm as giddy as a baby on a swing
I feel euphoric and lightheaded with excitement, akin to a baby joyfully swinging back and forth on a swing
I haven't seen a crocus or a rosebud or a robin on the wing
Although I have not witnessed the blooming of flowers such as crocuses or rosebuds, or even the sight of a robin flying in the sky
But I feel so gay in a melancholy way
Nevertheless, I experience a joyful sensation intertwined with a sense of sadness
That it might as well be Spring
To such an extent that it feels as though it could be the Spring season, despite all the contradictions
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers
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