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The Start of Spring began as a guitar diddle I couldn’t find a place for. Eventually a chapter of my life closed, and I was able to match it to lyrics that felt equally as pondered as they are certain. I was finding it all as I wrote it and realizing it to be true. This song wasn’t one that I had the full picture of before it’s existence. Rather, this song gave identity to what I was feeling and allowed me to acknowledge and move on. The Start of Spring is a reflection and rebirth into a new cycle.
lyrics
Spent so long coloring in-
side the lines of winter’s wanting
Forgot there had to be an end
I heard my gut when it said
You’ve done all that you can
It is what it is
You should be proud of it
What a way to start the spring
What a way to start again
What a way to feel
Oh to finally grow again
Now I sit by the window
Watching the colors swirling
Didn’t have to move at all
So I raise my glass to the wind
For doing what it is
Graceful as it bends
Carrying life in it
What a way to start the spring
What a way to start again
What a way to feel
Oh to finally breathe
credits
released March 20, 2023
Written by Schaefer Llana
Schaefer Llana - Acoustic Guitar, Lead & Backing Vocals
Will Sexton - Electric Guitar
Mark Edgar Stuart - Bass Guitar
Al Gamble - Organ & Piano
Will McCarley - Drums & Percussion
Produced by Bruce Watson & Jimbo Mathus
Engineered & Mixed by Bruce Watson @ Delta-Sonic Studio in Memphis, TN
Mastered by Clay Jones
supported by 6 fans who also own “The Start of Spring”
A lovely addition to the best project of 2023, that at some points feel like B-Sides, but is overall just as strong as the work that made it on "the record" Outer Estate
supported by 5 fans who also own “The Start of Spring”
I knew nothing about Squirrel Flower going into this. I loved the album front to back as it reminds me of so much music that I enjoy. Her beautiful voice is an awesome contrast to the fuzz of the guitars. It was tough to choose a favorite song. BobandoCommando
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