The Whole end of summer sadness combined with an epic widescreen feel. I find it quite a hunting piece of music, even now, it's melancholy and uplifting at the same time - hard to replicate." (Nicholas Bracegirdle on 'Early', 2008)
Early
Chicane Lyrics
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Dropped by today
And way down deep inside me something died
When he came 'round to see her that way
Here it comes again, that same old chilly wind
Will blow like a cold winter squall
And I'll begin to feel the chill of an early fall
And I'll be drinking again and thinking whenever he calls
There's a storm coming on
It won't be too long 'til the snow falls
Oh I'll be sober some
But when October comes and goes and no time at all
I'll begin to feel the chill of an early fall
Oh, how quick they slip away
Here today and gone tomorrow
Love and seasons never stay
Bitter winds are sure to follow
Now there's no doubt, it's gonna be cold out tonight
I've shivered all day and when I look in her eyes
Needing to hold her so tight, she just looks away
Oh, she'll swear that it's true, he's just someone she knew
Long ago and I'll know that's not all
And I'll begin to feel the chill of an early fall
Oh, I'll begin to feel the chill of an early fall
The song "Early" by Chicane is a heart-wrenching ballad about the pain and sadness that come with lost love. The singer is visited by the ex-girlfriend's old friend from her hometown, and he feels a deep sense of loss and sorrow as he realizes that she has moved on with her life. The lyrics "Here it comes again, that same old chilly wind / Will blow like a cold winter squall / And I'll begin to feel the chill of an early fall" suggests that the singer is not ready to move on and is haunted by the memories of the relationship. He struggles to come to terms with the fact that for him, the love they shared was real and special but for her, it was just a memory. He turns to drinking to try and forget the pain, but it only serves to deepen his despair.
The lyrics are beautifully written and capture the pain of lost love in a way that many can relate to. The use of metaphors such as the "chilly wind" and the "early fall" conjures up feelings of loneliness and isolation. The melancholy melody aligns with the emotions conveyed in the lyrics, making it a song that resonates with all those who have experienced the heartache of moving on.
Overall, "Early" is a poignant reminder of the enduring power of love and how it can leave a lasting impression on our lives. The song is a tribute to the people who have left an indelible mark on our hearts, even if they are now just a distant memory.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, her old friend, from her own end of town
She ran into an acquaintance from her neighborhood today.
Dropped by today
Came to visit unexpectedly.
And way down deep inside me something died
It hurt him emotionally to see her with another guy.
When he came 'round to see her that way
He didn't like the way her friend was acting around her.
Here it comes again, that same old chilly wind
He's starting to feel the emotional pain that comes with losing someone he loves.
Will blow like a cold winter squall
The emotional pain will be as sharp as a cold winter wind.
And I'll begin to feel the chill of an early fall
The emotional pain is foreshadowing an early end to their relationship.
And I'll be drinking again and thinking whenever he calls
He will turn to alcohol to deal with the pain and think about his lost love when reminded of her friend.
There's a storm coming on
More emotional pain and hardship is on the way.
It won't be too long 'til the snow falls
The emotional hardship will continue and grow worse, like a snowfall accumulating.
Oh I'll be sober some
He won't rely on alcohol to deal with his pain all the time.
But when October comes and goes and no time at all
Time passes quickly and soon it'll be winter.
I'll begin to feel the chill of an early fall
Emotional pain and the end of their relationship will be inevitable and soon.
Oh, how quick they slip away
Love and happiness can disappear quickly.
Here today and gone tomorrow
Love and happiness can be fleeting, not long-lasting.
Love and seasons never stay
Love and happiness can fade away, just like the changing of seasons.
Bitter winds are sure to follow
Emotional pain and hardship will always follow the loss of love and happiness.
Now there's no doubt, it's gonna be cold out tonight
The end of their relationship is imminent and the emotional pain will be intense.
I've shivered all day and when I look in her eyes
He's been feeling emotional pain and it's obvious in his eyes.
Needing to hold her so tight, she just looks away
He wants to hold her tightly, but she's not interested in being with him anymore.
Oh, she'll swear that it's true, he's just someone she knew
She'll try to reassure him that her friend means nothing to her.
Long ago and I'll know that's not all
He'll know that there's more to the story than she's letting on.
And I'll begin to feel the chill of an early fall
He'll feel the emotional pain and inevitable end of their relationship just like the onset of winter.
Writer(s): Leon Carr, Nick Coler, Nicholas Bracegirdle, Paul J. Vance Copyright: Music Sales Corporation, Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd., Xenomania Songs Ltd.
Contributed by Thomas O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.