Turn Turn
Eternal Seasons of Love: Native Harrow's 'Turn Turn' Explained
Lyrics
Turn, turn
Expressing a repetitive action or cycle, suggesting a sense of continuity or change.
Watch the weeks go by
Observing the passage of time, highlighting the fleeting nature of weeks.
Moving slowly cross the fields 'til the grass is greener
Moving slowly through life's experiences, seeking a better or more fulfilling situation.
Younger you seem in my mind, but that's on me, dear
Reflecting on a perception of someone's youthfulness in the speaker's mind, acknowledging personal bias.
Long to keep you close, know where the wind blows ya
Expressing a desire to maintain proximity and understanding, despite uncertainties.
Mmhmmmhmm, mmhmmmhmm, mmhmmmhmm
Non-verbal sounds, possibly representing contemplation or introspection.
Sun down take it slower, won't ya?
Encouraging a leisurely pace during sunset, possibly metaphorical for savoring moments.
Show me how to fall in love for a lifetime
Requesting guidance on experiencing enduring love, implying a commitment for a lifetime.
Feeling all colors of ways, like a painting
Describing a range of emotions, akin to the varied colors in a painting.
Something about this room and how the light is breaking
Noting the significance of the environment and lighting in a room, possibly symbolizing insights or clarity.
From the start you have my heart
Affirming a deep emotional connection from the beginning of the relationship.
Take care, don't make it hurt
Advising care to prevent emotional pain or harm.
Be kind, try to be true
Encouraging kindness and authenticity in behavior.
And I will never make you blue
Promising not to cause sadness or distress to the significant other.
So turn, turn
Reiterating the theme of cyclicality or change, suggesting another turning point.
My how the years have gone by
Reflecting on the swift passage of years, acknowledging the impact of time.
Running past the waves as they break and crash down
Recalling moments of running past challenges or obstacles, possibly symbolizing resilience.
Always young in my mind, like when I first met ya
Maintaining a youthful perception of a person, reminiscent of initial impressions.
Long to know you close, be always by your side, love
Expressing a longing for enduring closeness and companionship.
From the start you have my heart
Repeating the affirmation of a heartfelt connection from the beginning.
Take care, don't make it hurt
Reiterating the importance of avoiding emotional pain in the relationship.
Be kind, try to be true
Encouraging sincerity and authenticity as qualities in the relationship.
And I will never make you blue
Pledging to never be the cause of sadness or sorrow for the significant other.
Turn, turn
Echoing the theme of cyclical change, emphasizing the passage of years.
Watch the years go by
Concluding with a final observation of time's progression, completing the cyclical theme.
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