Where Have All the Seasons Gone
Time's Passage: A Journey Through Letters and Seasons
Lyrics
Dear mom and dad I'm writing you to say I found a job
The speaker informs their parents about finding a job.
It's a good job I don't go to work till nine
The job requires the speaker to start work at 9 AM.
If my old car holds up I guess I'll be home for the Fourth
Expresses the hope of returning home for the Fourth of July if the speaker's car remains functional.
Don't worry bout me everything is fine
Assures the parents that everything is going well.
That was 1952 where have all the seasons gone
Reflects on the year 1952 and questions the passing of time, the disappearance of seasons.
Dear dad remember Peggy we were married Friday night
Recalls the speaker's marriage to Peggy and promises to bring her home to meet the father.
I'll bring her home to see you when I can
Reiterates the intention to introduce Peggy to the father when possible.
We took some pictures at the wedding I'll enclose the few
Mentions enclosing wedding photos and the money requested by the father.
And the money that you wanted me to send
Refers to sending the requested money.
That was 1953 where have all the seasons gone
Reflects on the year 1953 and the passage of time.
Dear Uncle Ray I thank you for the Christmas card you sent
Thanks Uncle Ray for a Christmas card and mentions the kids enjoying the toys he bought.
The kids enjoyed the pretty toys you bought
Expresses gratitude for the enjoyable toys bought by Uncle Ray.
Congratulations awful sad that you retired last week
Offers congratulations but expresses sadness about Uncle Ray's retirement.
And that you are living in a trailer park
Reveals that Uncle Ray now lives in a trailer park after retiring.
That was 1963 where have all the seasons gone
Reflects on the year 1963 and the passage of time.
Yesterday I got a letter from that oldest boy of mine
Shares receiving a letter from the speaker's oldest son, stating his good progress in school.
He said that he was doing fine in school
Expresses the son's reassurance about doing well in school.
He said if his old car holds up he'll be home for the Fourth
Mentions the son's intent to come home for the Fourth of July if his car remains reliable.
He said don't you worry papa things are cool
Assures the speaker (Papa) not to worry, indicating everything is going smoothly for the son.
That was yesterday now tell me where have all the seasons gone
Rhetorically questions the disappearance of time and seasons, emphasizing the fleeting nature of time.
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