"Goodbye to you, my trusted friend, we′ve known each other since we were nine or ten..."

"Goodbye to you, my trusted friend, 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 the 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."

Seasons in the sun, by Terry Jacks.

Terry Jacks is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer best known for his 1974 worldwide hit song, "Seasons in the Sun."

Verse ✍️ and Verve 💥: The Poetry of Popular Music 🎶 
is an enthralling podcast that traverses the landscape of popular music from the 1960s to today. Exploring the art of lyrical craftsmanship, each episode delves into the poetic narratives of influential songwriters, spanning the spectrum from the revolutionary words of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen's introspective genius to the emotive ballads of Adele and Kendrick Lamar's profound verses. 

The podcast also highlights the cultural resonance and personal storytelling in the songs of Taylor Swift, the intricate lyrics of Frank Ocean, and Billie Eilish's innovative wordplay. Paying homage to the timeless impact of legends like John Lennon, Johnny Cash, and David Bowie, Samuel Hollingsworth's distinctive voice brings to life the quotes of these iconic songs, connecting the expressive songwriting of the past with today's groundbreaking artists. "Verse and Verve" invites listeners to a rich exploration of lyrical evolution in popular music, celebrating the creative brilliance that has defined generations.