Autumn Tactics
Chicane Lyrics


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Deep river runs its course
To a warm horizon
Shadows of falling leaves
October moon and rusty skies
Ever changing feelings
The seeds of autumn in my mind

The hiding sun
Like the hiding sun
Feels like it's just begun
The hiding sun
Like the hiding sun
Waiting for summer sun

Hiding summer's age no more
No more leaves in summer sky
Turning dark on empty car lots
When summer was my only friend
Say you're back this way again
Winter's one breath away
Say you're back this way again
Winter's one breath away
It's turning cold

Like the hiding sun
Like the hiding sun
Feels like it's just begun
The hiding sun
Like the hiding sun
Waiting for summer sun

The hiding sun
Like the hiding sun
Feels like it's just begun
The hiding sun
Like the hiding sun
Waiting for summer sun

Like the hiding sun




Like the hiding sun
Feels like it's just begun

Overall Meaning

"Autumn Tactics" by Chicane is a song about the changing of seasons and the emotions that can come with it. The lyrics paint a picture of a river flowing towards a warm horizon, with shadows of falling leaves and rusty skies in the background. The singer describes feeling ever-changing emotions as they contemplate the seeds of autumn in their mind. The hiding sun represents the end of summer and the coming of winter, with the singer longing for the warmth of summer once again.


As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the end of summer and the darkness that comes with it. The leaves are gone and the sky is turning dark, leaving only memories of the warm days. The singer longs for the return of summer and begs for it to come back. However, the reality is that winter is coming and it will soon be cold.


Overall, "Autumn Tactics" is a song about the bittersweetness of change. While it may be difficult to leave behind the warmth and familiarity of summer, the changing of the seasons is inevitable, and we must learn to embrace it.


Line by Line Meaning

Deep river runs its course
The powerful river flows through its natural path


To a warm horizon
Leading towards the comforting horizon


Shadows of falling leaves
The dark silhouettes of leaves dropping from trees


October moon and rusty skies
The autumnal moon and cloudy skies tinted with rust colors


Ever changing feelings
Emotions that are constantly in flux


The seeds of autumn in my mind
The beginnings of fall stirring in one's thoughts


The hiding sun
The sun obscured by clouds or the horizon


Like the hiding sun
Similar to the obscured sun


Feels like it's just begun
It seems like the day has just started


Waiting for summer sun
Anticipating the return of bright, warm days


Hiding summer's age no more
Summer is no longer concealed and shows its age through fading leaves


No more leaves in summer sky
The sky no longer filled with green foliage and bright sun


Turning dark on empty car lots
Days getting shorter and empty parking lots darkening


When summer was my only friend
A time when summer was the only comfort


Say you're back this way again
Expressing the desire for the return of a certain person or season


Winter's one breath away
Winter is approaching very soon


It's turning cold
The temperature is dropping drastically




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Cloud9
Written by: RAY HEDGES, NICHOLAS BRACEGIRDLE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@michaelynwatson1086

Deep river runs its course
To a warm horizon
Shadows of falling leaves
October moon and rusty skies
Ever changing feelings
The seeds of autumn in my mind

The hiding sun
Like the hiding sun
Feels like it's just begun
The hiding sun
Like the hiding sun
Waiting for summer sun

Hiding summer's age no more
No more leaves in summer sky
Turning dark on empty car lots
When summer was my only friend
Say you're back this way again
Winter's one breath away
Say you're back this way again
Winter's one breath away
It's turning cold

Like the hiding sun
Like the hiding sun
Feels like it's just begun
The hiding sun
Like the hiding sun
Waiting for summer sun

The hiding sun
Like the hiding sun
Feels like it's just begun
The hiding sun
Like the hiding sun
Waiting for summer sun

Like the hiding sun
Like the hiding sun
Feels like it's just begun



All comments from YouTube:

@paolovillamin9059

When I was a kid Me and my Dad always play chicane on a long trip.. He always play this track when we pass a Beach or Sunset always bring back good memories with him.. I miss you Dad so much I hope you Paradise endless sunset up there....

@lemystere5345

Makes me tear up thinking about it... Praise God for the love between fathers and sons.

@wrj00slf

@Rossco1003

One of the best most beautiful songs ever made. It takes your spirit to new heights

@CFSF192

So many layers of beauty.

@mysmirandam.6618

Yes

@andrewturvill7145

Every autumn since the year 2000 I revisit this song. I have such fond memories. From some of the darkest times of my life I remember all the light I had back then. This song and the Thrillseekers remix are every emotion I have about the change of the season.

@brittania1974

What were some of your darkest times of your life?

@andrewturvill7145

@philipo lawther childhood stuff...i was 16 in 2000 when this came out and it took me away from everything, it was my journey to healing starting from here...

@ChrisWrenLA

i do the same thing.

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