April Come She Will

Simon & Garfunkel's 'April Come She Will' is a poignant song that uses the metaphor of changing seasons to describe the lifecycle of a romantic relationship. The lyrics, penned by Paul Simon, are a poetic journey through the months of the year, each representing a different stage in the evolution of love.

The song begins with April, symbolizing the springtime of a relationship when love is fresh and growing, much like the streams that 'swell with rain.' As the song progresses to May, the relationship is depicted as comfortable and stable, with the lover 'resting in my arms again.' However, with the arrival of June, there is a shift in tone. The relationship becomes restless, akin to the 'restless walks' of June's nights. July's imagery of flight without warning suggests a sudden departure or change, indicating a turning point in the relationship.

By August, the song takes on a somber note, with the line 'August, die she must,' signifying the inevitable end of the relationship as the warmth of summer love fades into the 'chilly and cold' winds of autumn. September brings reflection, as the singer remembers the love that 'once new has now grown old.' The cyclical nature of the song, much like the seasons, suggests that love, too, has its seasons and cycles, from birth to death, and perhaps, to rebirth again.