Yeah... You ever look back at who you used to be? Not with regret. Just... understanding. Different season now. Listen. [Verse 1 – ] Used to measure every night by how late I stayed, Now I measure every morning by the peace I made. Used to think the loudest voice had the most to say, Now I listen a little closer when the noise fades away. Back then I needed everybody knowing my name, Now I'm cool if the people that I love know I'm straight. Used to chase a good time like it might disappear, Now I know a good life takes more than one good year. And I still love the bass when it shakes that glass, Still crack a little smile when an old jam blasts. I ain't lost that part, that's a piece of my soul, Just learned when to let loose and when to take control. [Hook – ] Seasons change, seasons change, Same heartbeat, different lane. What I wanted ain't what I need, Some things fall so the roots run deep. Seasons change, let 'em change, I ain't scared of a little rain. Still got fire, just a different flame, Same old me, but the seasons change. [Verse 2 –] I done watched a few friendships turn into a memory, Not every road splits because somebody's the enemy. Sometimes two people grow in a different direction, You can wish 'em nothing but good without needing their acceptance. Used to carry every slight like a personal attack, Now I let a whole lot roll and I don't circle back. Not because I'm weak, not because I don't care, But a peaceful state of mind ain't a thing I wanna share With every little problem that comes knocking at the gate, Every argument somebody wants to put on my plate. I can stand on what I believe and still show some grace, Don't have to turn every difference into somebody I hate. [Hook – ] Seasons change, seasons change, Same heartbeat, different lane. What I wanted ain't what I need, Some things fall so the roots run deep. Seasons change, let 'em change, I ain't scared of a little rain. Still got fire, just a different flame, Same old me, but the seasons change. [Instrumental Ride –] [ [Verse 3 – Reflective, then confident] I used to think getting older meant you start slowing down, But I feel a little lighter when I look around. I ain't trying to be twenty, ain't ashamed of fifty-two, Still got a whole lot of living and a whole lot to do. Some beliefs got stronger, some opinions fell apart, Had to learn the difference between a habit and a heart. Had to own a few mistakes, had to make a few repairs, Had to find out being right don't mean you're always being fair. And I ain't done evolving, that's the beauty of the ride, You can keep the best of yesterday and leave the rest behind. Like the trees let go of leaves when the cold winds blow, Sometimes growing means releasing what you used to hold. [Bridge – Beat cuts, voice intimate] Spring don't ask permission. Summer don't apologize. Fall don't call it failure When the leaves let go and fly. Winter ain't the ending. It's the ground getting ready. And when that sun comes back around... You better believe I'm ready. [Final Hook – Full bass, rhythmic vocal layers] Seasons change, seasons change, Same heartbeat, different lane. What I wanted ain't what I need, Some things fall so the roots run deep. Seasons change, let 'em change, I ain't scared of a little rain. Still got fire, just a different flame, Same old me, but the seasons change. [Outro –] Yeah... Different season. Same soul. A little more wisdom. A whole lot more road. [Instrumental Outro – ride out]
