Autumn Leaves
Chris Brown Lyrics

If you leave this time I feel that you'll be gone for good, so
Chris Brown is worried that if his partner leaves now, it may be permanent.

And I hold on like leaves and fall to what is left
Chris Brown is trying to hold on to what remains of the relationship, much like how leaves cling on before they inevitably fall off.

Said her father left her young and
Chris Brown's partner's father left them at a young age.

He said he'll be back with that same
The father promised to come back, but hasn't.

Song that you just said you'll stay forever with
Her father's promise to come back is reminiscent of Chris Brown's partner's promise to stay with him forever.

It seems that all the autumn leaves are falling
This line is a metaphor for the end of a relationship, much like how leaves fall at the end of the autumn season.

I feel like you're the only reason for it
Chris Brown places the blame for the end of their relationship solely on his partner.

All the things you do
Chris Brown is affected by all the actions and behaviors of his partner.

I've been bleeding in your silence
Chris Brown is hurting and suffering because of the silence and lack of communication from his partner.

I feel safer in your violence
Chris Brown feels secure and safe in the chaotic and violent nature of their relationship.

Before I sleep I talk to God
Chris Brown prays to God before going to sleep, longing for guidance and answers.

He must be mad with me, it's coming
Chris Brown believes that God is angry or upset with him, and he is anticipating punishment.

I'm confused who I'll spend my forever with, oh
Chris Brown is uncertain and confused about whether he will spend his life with his partner or not.

So the iceberg never broke
This line is a metaphor for the hidden and unspoken issues in the relationship, which never came to the surface and were never resolved.

And I poked at it and I poked at it and I poked at it
Chris Brown continuously tried to solve the issues in the relationship by poking at it.

But it stayed stagnant then I poked at it some more, some more
Despite his efforts, the issues remained unresolved and stagnant.

And in my notepad, man I wrote and I wrote
Chris Brown turned to writing in order to express his feelings and thoughts on the situation.

If I don't have it, if I don't grab it
Chris Brown believes that if he doesn't take action to solve the issues, nothing will change.

If it don't chip then a toe tag is, one last
If the issues are not addressed and resolved, the relationship may be doomed.

I'mma hope, I'mma hope so the iceberg don't float
Chris Brown hopes that the hidden issues will not come to the surface and ruin the relationship completely.

If I do manage to do damage to you dammit
Chris Brown acknowledges that in his attempts to solve the issues, he may accidentally hurt his partner.

It'd be grand, it's ten grammies or my granite still standing
Despite the potential damage or fallout, Chris Brown values the relationship, and sees it as important as the ten Grammy awards he's won or even his own wealth.

With a note, a note that read 'granted, don't you panic'
Chris Brown offers reassurance that things will be okay, despite the issues and uncertainty.

When you make mistakes the most, the most
Chris Brown acknowledges that mistakes will be made, and that they may be made frequently.

One day it'll make you grow, you grow
Chris Brown believes that learning and growing from mistakes is important.

When you outlandish and you lose manners
Chris Brown recognizes that in difficult situations, it can be easy to lose control and common courtesy.

To God you shall consult, consult
Chris Brown advises seeking guidance and support from God in times of trouble.

When the bright cameras are still cramming
Chris Brown is still under public scrutiny and criticism.

In your face and it provoke, provoke
The attention and criticism is often confrontational and provoking.

You to act manic, just stay planted
Chris Brown advises staying grounded and composed, despite the provocation.

'Cause you reapin' what you sowed
Chris Brown believes that the current situation is a result of actions and decisions from the past.

Keep positivity in your heart and
Chris Brown believes that maintaining a positive outlook and mindset is important.

Keep a noose from 'round your throat and
Chris Brown advises avoiding self-destructive behavior or thoughts that could harm oneself.

When you get mad and when you poke at it
Chris Brown recognizes that in moments of anger or frustration, one may be tempted to poke at unresolved issues.

When you poke it at just know, man
Chris Brown warns of the potential consequences of continuously disturbing the hidden issues.

The iceberg is a reflection of you when you re-new your vision
Chris Brown believes that the unspoken issues in the relationship are a reflection of both him and his partner, and that working together to re-evaluate and re-focus their goals may be helpful.

Just think if it had sunk Titanic, what the fuck would you do to a critic, my nigga?
Chris Brown imagines how much more difficult things would be if the relationship failed like the Titanic, and how he would handle the added scrutiny and criticism.

Yeah, yeah, tell me, when doves cry do you hear 'em love? (Do you hear 'em love)
Chris Brown wonders if people can truly hear the emotional pain and distress of others, much like doves crying.

And if my ship go down tell me who will abort?
Chris Brown is uncertain who will leave him during difficult times.

And they won't let me live even when we mustard the gift
Chris Brown feels like he's still being scrutinized and criticized even when he's trying to make the most of his talent.

When it gon' rejoice and forgive, tell me how I stay positive
Chris Brown is struggling to maintain a positive outlook in the face of so much negativity and criticism.

When they never see good in me
Chris Brown feels like people focus too much on his mistakes or flaws, and don't acknowledge the good he's done.

Even though I got hood in me
Chris Brown recognizes that he comes from a rough background or neighborhood.

Don't mean he won't redeem me, Lord
Chris Brown maintains hope that he can be redeemed or forgiven, despite his flaws and past mistakes.