Chet Bucke “Spring Is Not My Friend”

“Spring Is Not My Friend” is a symbolic knot of transformation, one between death and life. A few years ago, Chet Bucke lost a person close to him in Spring, the season of rebirth and hope. In the wake of a profound loss and navigating grief, the song flows out of him. Gentle and tender. Earthy and ethereal. “Spring Is Not My Friend” weaves the intricate turning of heaviness and loss into light and hope. Through its scenic and cinematic shifts of sonic landscapes, the song touches different stages of grief as perspective changes, strength emerges.

The duality of light and darkness is so subtly and meaningfully represented in this track. The third single from Chet Bucke feels like a feather landed in the palm of your hand—it’s soft and magical, but the weight it bears is the weight of life. The lyrics are moving and tear-jerking, in the light of its folkloric synthscape and drone-like introspection.

In contemplation, he seems to be in deep conversation with himself, but every word splatters a ripple in your heart. In the end, the song goes back to unconditional love and appreciation, knowing that each encounter is a blessing. “I hold on to the knowledge that I’ve said goodbye in the most meaningful way possible,“ said Bucke. “I feel ready for the Summer.”

“Spring Is Not My Friend” is not just a song. It walks you through a journey of transformation, allowing you to find strength in the season forward.