Dandelions are going to seed
It’s my soul I need to feed
Trees stand so tall and bare
And here I stand without a care
Pumpkin seeds stuck in my teeth
There’s something more I need to be
More than just a silly girl
Waiting for the sun to hurl
Rays of sunlight
Down the sidewalk, down on me
Casting light on
The turning leaves and what I’m supposed to see
Winter’s here and settled in
But where are you? I can’t begin
To imagine where I went wrong
Perhaps it was when I started this song
Rays of sunlight
Reflecting off the snowflakes
There are no more crinkly leaves
I need to rake
There’s a chance
A chance I need to take
Birds and bees are here again
We haven’t talked since God knows when
I like to dance in the sprouting grass
If it snows again, then I’ll have to ask
Why the hell are
The seasons fickle just like you?
Rip my heart in half
I’ll stitch it up if it’s certain we are through
June bugs, butterflies, sand in my pants
Midnight moon and those pesky little ants
You’re here once more to try your luck
Well, I’m done with you, you sneaky little
Now it’s over
There’s nothing left for us to do
Besides acknowledging the repelling forces
That are me and you
Exploring the Changing Seasons of the Heart
In “Blueberries,” Sabrina Carpenter crafts a poetic journey through the cycles of nature and emotional growth. The lyrics use vivid imagery—dandelions, pumpkin seeds, sunlight, and snowflakes—to mirror the shifting landscape of personal relationships. Carpenter’s narrator moves from carefree innocence to the realization of heartbreak, paralleling the progression from autumn to winter and back to spring. The playful details, like “sand in my pants” and “pesky little ants,” add a sense of youthful authenticity, while the refrain of sunlight and changing seasons reflects deeper introspection.
The Push and Pull of Love and Letting Go
As the song unfolds, it becomes clear that Carpenter is grappling with the unpredictable nature of both seasons and love. The lyrics touch on longing, disappointment, and eventual acceptance, culminating in a resigned acknowledgment of incompatibility. Through her storytelling, Carpenter captures the bittersweet process of moving on, letting listeners find hope in the cycles of change.
Song Credits
- Artist: Sabrina Carpenter
- Songwriter: Sabrina Carpenter