The hauntingly beautiful lyrics of “Season Song” resonated with Brandon on a profoundly personal level, capturing the essence of his tumultuous journey and the deep longing he felt for his children. Each verse, a poetic tribute to the changing seasons, mirrored the cyclical nature of his own life—a constant interplay of loss, hope, and renewal.
The opening lines, “I opened a book and found a four-leaf clover, turned the page and there was October,” symbolized Brandon’s search for luck and better days amidst his struggles. The mention of October, a month signifying change, paralleled his own life’s transition—a time when everything he knew and loved began to unravel.
The imagery of falling leaves in the lines, “And I watched as the leaves were turning, falling into the wind and swirling,” evoked the sense of things slipping from his grasp. Just like the leaves, Brandon felt parts of his life—his children, his relationship with Michelle, his financial stability—being carried away by forces beyond his control.
The lyrics, “How we break, we mend, we tremble, and that’s how I found November,” spoke to his resilience. Despite the brokenness and uncertainty he faced, like the arrival of November after the fall, there was a promise of enduring and finding strength in vulnerability.
The transition to winter in the song, “Into winter we surrender, deep into its splendor,” reflected Brandon’s acceptance of his current situation. It was a surrender not to defeat, but to the reality of his circumstances, understanding that even in the coldest, darkest times, there could be beauty and a chance for introspection and growth.
The mention of January as a savior, “Praise the birth of a star, for January is not too far, a savior like the sun it shines, resurrecting one more time,” offered a glimmer of hope. It was a reminder that after the darkest nights, the sun always rises, bringing new beginnings and the possibility of healing and redemption.
The chorus, “And we spin, another day, another dawn, another year, another song,” was a poignant acknowledgment of the relentless march of time. For Brandon, it was a reminder that life goes on, with or without him, and that he needed to find a way to move forward, despite the pain and loss he had endured.
The song’s closing verses, celebrating life’s fleeting joys and sorrows, underscored the transient nature of existence. It was a bittersweet reminder of the impermanence of everything—joy, pain, love, and loss.
In essence, the song mirrored Brandon’s journey through the seasons of his own life—a journey marked by profound loss, introspection, and the hope for rebirth and renewal. It was a musical embodiment of his longing, his struggles, and his resilience in the face of life’s ever-changing landscape.