PEABOD - Spring Theory Lyrics
Lyrics
Intro
Oh, I wish that
Verse 1
Last summer's cherry cucumber flavor could last forever
No wonder fall did a number on me when it came around (Oh, it came around)
Big autumn brought its own problems and tripped me for good measure
Fell so hard that when I got up, the world was upside (Down) down, (Down) down (Down, down)
See, I know seasons change and the same is true for humans
Is that metaphor too tired? 'Cause my seasons ain't been movin' (No)
Yeah, I remember summer, and everything changed in fall
It's been six more weeks of winter, when is spring gonna call? (Hi, hi)
Chorus
Hypothetically speaking, I know time should bring a new season
But if I'm honest, right now everything's dreary
So I hold on to my spring theory
Post-Chorus
(Hold on) Spring theory
(Hold on) Spring theory
Yeah
Verse 2
Ayy, came up south of Rain City, so I know
How to wait, wait around for the sun to finally show
And it goes on for what seems like forever
But when it comes around, it's better late than never
So God, I been waitin', I even seen glimpses while prayin'
I thought I was patient, but clearly I'm still feelin' big feelings
Most days I watch grass grow (Mm-mm-mm)
Most days time moves that slow
Chorus
Hypothetically speaking
I know time should bring a new season
But if I'm honest, right now everything's dreary
So I hold on to my spring theory
Post-Chorus
(Hold on) Spring theory
(Hold on) Spring theory
(Hold on) Spring theory
(Hold on)
Bridge
Last summer's cherry cucumber flavor was quite a memory
But reminiscing and missing that taste won't bring it around (Oh, it came around)
Could autumn be some forgotten road to sanctuary?
Stripping away the display to show the solid ground
Everything I trusted in is broken down and rusted in
From practice to people
But You came like a gust of wind when I was standing bristling
Outside the cathedral (Feeling big feelings)
You call my name, call me home, call me loved when I'm weary
You are the way, You're the hope, You're enough (Spring)
Chorus
Hypothetically speaking
I know time should bring a new season
But if I'm honest, right now everything's dreary
So I hold on to my spring theory
Post-Chorus
(Hold on) Spring theory
(Hold on) Spring theory
(Hold on) Spring theory
(Hold on)
Video
PEABOD - "Spring Theory" (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
PEABOD's "Spring Theory," released as part of the *Growing Up, Pt.2* EP in July 2022, delves into the human experience of enduring prolonged periods of hardship, clinging to the hope of eventual renewal. The song masterfully uses the metaphor of seasons to articulate a deep-seated weariness that persists even when logic dictates change is imminent. The artist expresses a profound longing for a shift from the current "dreary" state, acknowledging the hypothetical certainty of new seasons arriving, yet feeling stuck in an extended winter. This sentiment resonates with the biblical concept of seasons of suffering, as described in Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, which speaks of a time for everything, including a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance. The "spring theory" itself represents an internal belief, a steadfast hope that brighter days are coming, even when external circumstances offer no immediate evidence. This echoes the scripture found in Romans 8:24-25, which states, "For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no longer hope. For what does one still hope for? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently." The second verse expands on this theme, drawing from the artist's origins in "Rain City," a place familiar with waiting for the sun. This waiting period can feel endless, but the eventual arrival of warmth and light becomes even more cherished. This mirrors the perseverance of faith in difficult times, recalling the words of Psalm 30:5, which promises, "For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning." The bridge of the song marks a significant turn, moving beyond simple reminiscing of past joys to a deeper contemplation of how adversity can strip away the superficial, revealing a more resilient foundation. The lyrics reveal a reliance on a higher power, described as a "gust of wind" and the ultimate source of hope and love, personifying divine intervention during times of profound brokenness. This speaks directly to the biblical understanding of God's restorative power, as seen in Isaiah 43:19, where God declares, "See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert." The artist's declaration that this divine presence is "the way, You're the hope, You're enough" is a powerful testament to finding ultimate satisfaction and renewal not in the cyclical nature of earthly seasons, but in an eternal source of grace and love, fulfilling the promise of new life that spring symbolizes.