August
Calendargirl & el-B Lyrics

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It's written on the stone,
her melodies come home,
but she can't find a place to call her own,
she's off with me again,
while I fight this feeling, the feeling that you're never gonna' come back again,
but I know, it's better than the strain.

August butterflies, she's right there by your side,

August butterflies, and she's no longer your pride.

I'm chilled to the bone,
as the voice on the telephone,
say's she can't find a place to call her home,
she's off with me again,
as I fight this feeling, the feeling that you're never gonna' come back again,
but I know it's better off this way.

August butterflies, she's right there by your side,
August butterflies, and she's no longer your pride.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "August" by Calendargirl & el-B describe a love story that is coming to an end. The song tells the story of two lovers who are spending the last moments of their time together on an August evening. However, the woman cannot see the man's true feelings for her as she flies away from him. The man sings her songs about giving and life, hoping to convince her to stay, but she cannot be convinced. The man begs her not to leave him alone and to believe him as he will die if she is gone.

The song's lyrics depict a heart-wrenching tale of a man who is willing to do whatever it takes to keep his love, even if it means losing everything else. The reference to August, a time of transition, symbolizes the end of summer and the changing of seasons, just like this couple's relationship. The lyrics paint a picture of a man who is singing his heart out, hoping that his love will stay with him forever. Unfortunately, his attempts are in vain, and his love leaves him alone, with only memories to keep him company.

Line by Line Meaning

And in the middle of an August evening
During a summer night in August

You can't see her fly
She is not actually flying, this is a metaphor for her being free and happy

The times when she was believin'
When she was still hopeful and believed in love

Love is showin' in his eyes
He had a look in his eyes that showed he was in love

He sang her songs of givin'
He wrote songs about giving and being generous towards others

He sang her songs of life
He wrote songs that celebrated life and all its joys

Till the day he dropped by just to say goodbye
Suddenly, without warning, he came to say goodbye

Please don't leave me alone
Please stay with me, I don't want to be alone

Please believe me
Trust me, I am telling the truth

I'll die if you are gone
I cannot imagine living without you

And the clouds will have passed by her window
Time will pass and things will change