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1) Autumn Leaves was a Danish melodic death metal band formed in 1993. They were originally named Decrial in 1992. The first album, "Embraced by the Absolute", was more of a death metal album while the second, "As Night Conquers Day", was more melodic. They split up in 2001.
2) Autumn Leaves is an Italian band founded in 2002 after the break-up of the previous group the “Night Dreamers”. With its initial line-up (Angela’s voice, Marco on guitar and Fabio on keyboards) the band performed about fifteen concerts in the pubs in and around Turin in the north of Italy. In March 2004 a new line-up was put together with Claudio Chessa playing bass and Ivan Tasinato on drums. For the whole of 2004 the band concentrated on preparing original material for their first album. During this creative phase, however, they still performed concerts both in Turin and in the surrounding region. During 2005 the group was recording material for their debut album and promoting their single “Morgana” which can still be heard today on the radio in the Piemonte area. In 2005 the band also participated in their first music competition, the “Torre di Avvistamento Festival” (Watchtower Festival) in which they were awarded second place both by a professional jury and by a common jury. At the end of April 2006 both Angela and Ivan, the singer and drummer, left the band because of private problems. Auditions were started immediately and at the beginning of May the group found its current drummer, Alessandro, and a new singer, Michela.
3) The Autumn Leaves from Minneapolis, USA, plays great psychedelic jangle pop and features mainstay singer/songwriter/guitarist David Beckey. They have been around since 1994, but their debut LP, "Treats and Treasures" only came out in 1997. The band followed up with "The Twilight Hours of The Autumn Leaves" in 2002 and have appeared in a number of compilations.
On The Verge Of Tears
Autumn Leaves Lyrics
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Afraid of what the future would bring
Drowning dreams in polluted visions
As I heard the mourning angel sing
A bloody wing came in sight on the ground
Bestially slaughtered by the hordes of those
Who didn't see the light
The prophecy of a spiritual deed
Seems to increase in moments
Where the morbid mental activity comes into force
You will ride through the dark meadow
Once at down I sat among mortals
Weeping over the loss of a shadow
At went on a journey withdrawn
Skywards you'll met the silver-tongued
Memories will clean the hoofs
And contain the falling stone from your heart
The lyrics of Autumn Leaves’ “On the Verge of Tears” depict a state of confusion and despair as the singer navigates an uncertain future. The line “Once at night I sat among mortals” sets the scene, highlighting a feeling of alienation and detachment from those around him. The phrase “polluted visions” suggests a level of internal conflict, perhaps due to fears and insecurities about the future. The “mourning angel” adds to the sense of despair, as if the singer is witnessing a world in turmoil.
The second verse explores the theme of violence, with the image of a “bloody wing” symbolizing a loss of innocence and a disregard for life. The line “Who didn’t see the light” suggests that this violence is born out of a lack of understanding or compassion. The reference to a “prophecy of a spiritual deed” hints at something more meaningful and profound, though the singer struggles to access it. The final lines offer a glimmer of hope, with the idea of “riding through the dark meadow” lending a sense of direction to an otherwise murky journey.
Overall, the lyrics of “On the Verge of Tears” offer a poignant exploration of the human experience, with all its joys, sorrows and uncertainties. The use of vivid imagery and poetic language adds depth and complexity to the narrative, making it a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Once at night I sat among mortals
I found myself among the common people one night
Afraid of what the future would bring
Feeling anxious about what the future holds
Drowning dreams in polluted visions
My aspirations are lost in corrupted thoughts
As I heard the mourning angel sing
I was listening to the sorrowful voice of an angel
A bloody wing came in sight on the ground
I saw a mutilated wing lying on the floor
Bestially slaughtered by the hordes of those
Brutally killed by a group of heartless beings
Who didn't see the light
Unable to see the truth and enlightened path
The prophecy of a spiritual deed
The prediction of a sacred act
Seems to increase in moments
Becomes more apparent during certain times
Where the morbid mental activity comes into force
When sinister thoughts take over the mind
You will ride through the dark meadow
You will travel through a desolate, gloomy field
Once at down I sat among mortals
I found myself among common people once again
Weeping over the loss of a shadow
Crying for the disappearance of a vague presence
At went on a journey withdrawn
I embarked on a solitary expedition
Skywards you'll met the silver-tongued
You will encounter a charismatic being from above
Memories will clean the hoofs
Reminiscences will purify the soul
And contain the falling stone from your heart
And prevent the burden of sorrow from weighing you down
Contributed by Sebastian C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.