Story Behind The Song

My thoughts while out for a walk in the hills of Somerset, England.

Song Description

The song considers our place in the universe and how it compares to that of others. For all of our certainties we are still unable to answer the ultimate questions of life (Who are we? Why are we here? Is there anything else?). Ultimately, the best we can do is to get on with our lives and live with what we've got. Life is its own meaning.

Lyrics

Catch a cloud for miles and miles
Bring on the seagulls and the fat baby smiles
because they're coming and they're going up and down

Find some shade among the glades.
Under the stars, baby, they've got it made
'cause they're comin' and they're goin' underground.

Nobody knows when we're coming home
But the seasons change alone.

Catch some sunshine in your eyes.
Blinded by money and you criticize!?
All that running is just gonna run you down.

Do the trees bend the breeze?
Now, look like you mean it and get up off your knees
'cause it's coming, and it's gonna take you down.

Nobody knows when we're coming home
But the seasons - they change alone.

When I look, I look into your eyes
All that boom-chukka-boom-chukka-boom drives me out of my mind
Just put it on the ground, turn yourself around
Just put it on the ground, turn yourself around

Build your castle in the reeds
It may be a swamp but it's got all you need
For just coming and just going up and down

Nobody knows when we're coming home
Nobody knows why the winds are blown
Nobody knows if we're on our own
But the seasons - they change alone