About The Song
“Seasons in the Sun” is a song performed by Terry Jacks, a Canadian singer-songwriter. The song was released in 1974 as a single from Jacks’ album “Seasons in the Sun.”
The lyrics of “Seasons in the Sun” tell the story of a dying man bidding farewell to his loved ones and reflecting on his life as he faces his impending death. The song’s melancholic tone and reflective lyrics struck a chord with audiences, making it a commercial success.
“Seasons in the Sun” became a chart-topping hit in multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Its poignant themes and memorable melody resonated with listeners, propelling it to become one of the best-selling singles of the 1970s.
Despite its popularity, the song has been subject to mixed critical reception over the years, with some praising its emotional impact while others criticizing its melodramatic lyrics. Nevertheless, “Seasons in the Sun” remains a well-known and frequently covered song, enduring as a classic of the era.
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Lyrics
“Seasons In The Sun”
We’ve known each other since we were nine or ten
Together we’ve climbed hills and trees
Learned of love and ABCs
Skinned our hearts and skinned our kneesGoodbye my friend, it’s hard to die
When all the birds are singing in the sky
Now that the spring is in the air
Pretty girls are everywhere
Think of me and I’ll be thereWe had joy, we had fun
We had seasons in the sun
But the hills that we climbed
Were just seasons out of time
Goodbye papa, please pray for me
I was the black sheep of the family
You tried to teach me right from wrong
Too much wine and too much song
Wonder how I got along
Goodbye papa, it’s hard to die
When all the birds are singing in the sky
Now that the spring is in the air
Little children everywhere
When you see them, I’ll be there
We had joy, we had fun
We had seasons in the sun
But the wine and the song
Like the seasons, have all gone
We had joy, we had fun
We had seasons in the sun
But the wine and the song
Like the seasons, have all gone
Goodbye Michelle, my little one
You gave me love and helped me find the sun
And every time that I was down
You would always come around
And get my feet back on the ground
Goodbye Michelle, it’s hard to die
When all the birds are singing in the sky
Now that the spring is in the air
With the flowers everywhere
I wish that we could both be there
We had joy, we had fun
We had seasons in the sun
But the stars we could reach
Were just starfish on the beach
We had joy, we had fun
We had seasons in the sun
But the stars we could reach
Were just starfish on the beach
We had joy, we had fun
We had seasons in the sun
But the wine and the song
Like the seasons, have all gone
All our lives we had fun
We had seasons in the sun
But the hills that we climbed
Were just seasons out of time
We had joy, we had fun
We had seasons in the sun