Just A Season

The Byrds · Complete Album Collection [2011]

If all my days was hills to climb and circles without reason

If all I was was passing time, my life was just a season



Dares and dreams and silly schemes and fillies running freely

I was young and no song was sung that didn't sound appealing

I'd have my fun with a shy girl and maybe hop a train

And I'd look back at her standing in the rain



Dirty hands and root beer stands and money like a river

Making deals to see how it feels to get more than you're giving

I'd have my fun with a gamblin man and bluff him with my face

And it's drinks for everybody in the place



If all my days was hills to climb and circles without reason

If all I was was passing time my life was just a season

If all my days was hills to climb and circles without reason

If all I was was passing time my life was just a season



Shouting crowds and mummer's shrouds and people going crazy

Always said what was in their heads it surely was amazing

I had my fun in the bull ring and never got a scar

It really wasn't hard to be a star



If all my days was hills to climb and circles without reason

If all I was was passing time my life was just a season

If all my days was hills to climb and circles without reason

If all I was was passing time my life was just a season

Just A Season

Just A Season stands as a reflective song in The Byrds' expansive discography, capturing the band's signature blend of folk-rock and psychedelic textures. Released during a period of significant stylistic evolution, the track showcases the group's ability to weave intricate harmonies with introspective songwriting. The recording highlights the ensemble's dynamic interplay, balancing acoustic warmth with electric resonance to create a sound that feels both timeless and distinctly of its era. As part of their broader body of work, the song exemplifies the band's commitment to exploring emotional depth through accessible melodies. It remains a testament to their enduring influence on rock music, offering listeners a moment of contemplation within a catalog defined by innovation and artistic growth.