The Autumn Leaves
ATB Lyrics


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I woke under cover of darkness
Looked up into the television sky
Tonight

I wandered through the city alone this
Rain wouldn't stop I couldn't dry my eyes
I cried
Who is the one to blame
Why is it that you never say
When the feeling leaves
If you're through with me

As I'm walking through the rain
Cold tears falling down my face
Like the autumn leaves
On a windy day

I went out to the edge of town
Over bright highways where the traffic was the only sound
Around

While my eyes were looking at the ground




I could see pictures of you floating all around
I didn't doubt

Overall Meaning

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The lyrics of The Autumn Leaves by ATB feat. Michal The Girl provide an emotional and introspective look at a person dealing with a broken relationship. The opening lines set a somber tone as the singer wakes up in darkness and looks up at the "television sky," emphasizing a sense of detachment and isolation. The verses talk about the singer's emotional journey as they walk through the city in the rain, unable to stop crying. The lyrics are rich with imagery, comparing the falling tears to autumn leaves on a windy day. The refrain asks pointed questions, wondering who is to blame for the relationship ending, why the other person never speaks up, and whether or not they are truly done.


The use of the seasons as a metaphor throughout the lyrics adds an additional layer of depth to the song. The autumn leaves evoke feelings of change, loss, and the fleeting beauty of life. The rain and cold tears represent sadness and mourning, while the bright highways and traffic symbolize the hustle and bustle of the world continuing on even when someone's world is falling apart. The lyrics capture the complexity and rawness of navigating heartbreak, and the conflicting emotions that often emerge.


Line by Line Meaning

I woke under cover of darkness
I woke up in the middle of the night


Looked up into the television sky
I looked up at the sky that was lit up by the glow of television lights


Tonight
Referring to the current night


I wandered through the city alone this
I walked around the city by myself


Rain wouldn't stop I couldn't dry my eyes
It was raining heavily and I couldn't stop crying


I cried
Referring to the act of crying


Who is the one to blame
Who should be held responsible?


Why is it that you never say
Why don't you ever speak up?


When the feeling leaves
When emotions disappear


If you're through with me
If you no longer want to be with me


As I'm walking through the rain
While walking in the rain


Cold tears falling down my face
Tears were rolling down my face due to the cold weather


Like the autumn leaves
Similar to the falling leaves of autumn


On a windy day
On a day with strong winds blowing


I went out to the edge of town
I went to the outskirts of the city


Over bright highways where the traffic was the only sound
Travelling on brightly lit highways where the only noise was that of traffic


Around
Referring to the surroundings


While my eyes were looking at the ground
As I was staring at the ground


I could see pictures of you floating all around
I was imagining pictures of you all around me


I didn't doubt
Referring to the act of not having doubts




Lyrics © NATOARTS LIMITED, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ACUM Ltd., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDRE TANNEBERGER, ALEXANDER PERLS

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