About The Song
“Time of the Season” is a song by the British rock band The Zombies, famously featured on their 1968 album “Odessey and Oracle.” The song was written by keyboard player Rod Argent and was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in September 1967. The single achieved significant chart success, particularly in the United States. After initial releases failed, the song was re-released in early 1969, backed by ‘Friends of Mine’. It reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in March, topped the Cashbox chart, and also reached #1 in Canada.
“Time of the Season” by The Zombies is a complex song, not merely describing the four seasons. The exact meaning is a subject of debate among critics and fans. According to American Songwriter, the band member Christopher White states the song is about a period in time, not a season, when actions happen (“When the love runs high, in this time, give it to me easy”). In summary, “Time of the Season” is open to a variety of interpretations, but it generally revolves around themes of love, self-discovery, and escapism. However, it is entirely up to listeners to decide its exact meaning based on personal experiences and insights.
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Lyrics
It’s the time of the season
When love runs high
In this time, give it to me easy
And let me try with pleasured hands
(To take you in the sun to) Promised lands
(To show you every one)
It’s the time of the season for loving
What’s your name? (What’s your name?)
Who’s your daddy? (Who’s your daddy?)
(He rich) Is he rich like me?
Has he taken (Has he taken)
Any time (Any time)
(To show) To show you what you need to live?
(Tell it to me slowly) Tell you what
(I really want to know)
It’s the time of the season for loving
What’s your name? (What’s your name?)
Who’s your daddy? (Who’s your daddy?)
(He rich) Is he rich like me?
Has he taken (Has he taken)
Any time (Any time)
(To show) To show you what you need to live?
(Tell it to me slowly) Tell you what
(I really want to know)
It’s the time of the season for loving