About The Song
Terry Jacks’ “Seasons in the Sun” is a timeless ballad that continues to resonate with listeners decades after its release. Originally written by Jacques Brel as “Le Moribond” in 1961, the song was translated into English by Rod McKuen and popularized by Terry Jacks in 1974.
The song’s lyrics explore themes of mortality, friendship, and the passage of time. The narrator reflects on their life, expressing gratitude for the love and support they have received. The song’s melancholic tone and heartfelt delivery create a powerful emotional impact.
Released in 1974, “Seasons in the Sun” quickly became a worldwide hit, topping charts in multiple countries. Its enduring popularity is a testament to its universal message and timeless appeal. The song continues to be performed and covered by various artists, ensuring its legacy for generations to come. “Seasons in the Sun” is a poignant ballad originally written by Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques Brel in 1961 as “Le Moribond.” The song was later translated into English by Rod McKuen and popularized by Terry Jacks in 1974. Jacks’ version became a worldwide sensation, topping charts in multiple countries and remaining a beloved classic to this day.
The song’s lyrics convey a sense of reflection and longing as the narrator reminisces about their life and expresses gratitude for the love and support they received. It explores themes of mortality, friendship, and the bittersweet nature of time passing. Jacks’ heartfelt delivery, coupled with the melancholic melody, creates a powerful emotional impact.
Released in 1974, “Seasons in the Sun” captured the hearts of listeners with its universal message and timeless appeal. It continues to be performed and covered by various artists, ensuring its enduring legacy in the world of music.
The song’s lyrics are particularly poignant, as they speak to the human condition of loss and longing. The narrator expresses gratitude for the love and support they have received, and acknowledges the bittersweet nature of time passing. The song’s message is one of hope and resilience, even in the face of death.
“Seasons in the Sun” is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with listeners today. Its message of love, loss, and hope is as relevant now as it was in 1974.
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Lyrics
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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 there
We 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