“Seasons in the Sun” famously performed by Westlife, has a rich musical heritage that traces back to the original song “Le Moribond” composed by the Belgian artist Jacques Brel. This poignant piece was first introduced to the world in 1961 and later adapted into English by the American poet and songwriter Rod McKuen. Over the years, “Le Moribond” has seen numerous interpretations by various artists, each adding their unique flair to the timeless melody.
Westlife released their version of “Seasons in the Sun” in 1999, and it quickly ascended to become one of the defining hits of their career. Their rendition infuses a gentle, emotional quality that resonates deeply with listeners, showcasing the band’s signature vocal harmonies and heartfelt delivery. The song not only captivated audiences upon its release but has also continued to endear itself to fans, solidifying its place in the annals of popular music.
This beautiful journey from Brel’s original composition to Westlife’s evocative performance highlights the enduring nature of great songs, transcending generations and cultural boundaries.
Lyrics “Seasons in the Sun”
Goodbye to you, my trusted friend
But we’ve known each other since we were nine or ten
Together, we’ve climbed hills and trees
Learned of love and ABC’s
Skinned our hearts and skinned our knees
Goodbye, my friend, it’s hard to die
When all the birds are singing in the sky
Now that spring is in the air
Pretty girls are everywhere
Think of me and I’ll be there
We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun
But the hills that we climbed were just seasons out of time
Goodbye, papa, please pray for me
I was the black sheep of the family
You tried to teach me right from wrong
Too much wine and too much song
Wonder how I got along
Goodbye, papa, it’s hard to die
When all the birds are singing in the sky
Now that the spring is in the air
Little children everywhere
When you see them, I’ll be there
We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun
But the wine and the song like the seasons have all gone
We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun
But the wine and the song like the seasons have all gone
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Goodbye, Michelle, my little one
You gave me love and helped me find the sun
And every time that I was down
You would always come around
And get my feet back on the ground
Goodbye, Michelle, it’s hard to die
When all the birds are singing in the sky
Now that the spring is in the air
With the flowers everywhere
I wish that we could both be there
We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun
But the hills that we climbed were just seasons out of time
We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun
But the wine and the song like the seasons have all gone
We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun
But the wine and the song like the seasons have all gone
We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun
But the wine and the song like the seasons have all gone
We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun
But the wine…
