Season's End

Marillion's 'Season's End' is a poignant reflection on environmental change and the loss of natural phenomena due to human impact. The song opens with a melancholic observation that it might never snow again in England, setting the tone for a narrative that mourns the disappearance of familiar seasonal experiences. The imagery of snowflakes in a newborn's fist and sledging on a hill evokes a sense of nostalgia for a time when such simple pleasures were taken for granted.

The lyrics then shift to a broader perspective, contemplating the legacy left for future generations. The lines 'We'll tell our children's children why / We grew so tall and reached so high' suggest a sense of pride in human achievements, but this is quickly undercut by the realization of the environmental cost. The metaphor of leaving 'footprints in the Earth' and 'punching a hole right through the sky' starkly illustrates the destructive impact of human activity on the planet.

As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the changes are irreversible. The old world is melting away, and the loss is something that 'regrets could never mend.' The final lines, 'You never miss it till it's gone / So say goodbye say goodbye,' serve as a somber farewell to the natural world as we know it. Marillion's 'Season's End' is not just a song but a powerful commentary on the urgent need for environmental awareness and action.