dead leaves
Dead Leaves Lyrics


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Who passed away today
Who's the lucky one?
To live and breathe and die
While on the same day

All the leaves were changing
All the leaves were changing
Who passed away today
Who's the lucky one?
To live and breathe and die
While on the same day

All the leaves were changing
All the leaves were changing

Black sky tonight
The scene is a pretty one
Sit back, relax
And feel that of a young me
As the wind blows lonely

Forget the times
The man that bloomed of yesteryear
Lay down and die,
Goodbye and share a cold day
With the dead leaves falling

With the dead leaves falling





Please call me home before I waste away
I don't want to go back

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dead Leaves’s song “Dead Leaves” revolve around the theme of life and death. The songs start by asking about someone who has passed away and whether they were lucky to die on the same day when all the leaves were changing. The lyricist seems to be questioning the idea of luck and whether there is any significance to the timing of someone’s death. As the song progresses, the lyrics turn into a nostalgic reminiscence of the past and the memories of a young version of the singer.


The second verse of the song talks about the beauty of the night and the peacefulness of the scene. The singer urges the listener to forget the past and live in the moment. The imagery of the man who bloomed in the past, the reference to cold weather, and the dead leaves falling are all metaphors for death and the transience of life. The song ends with a plea to be called home before the singer wastes away, showing the fear of mortality and the desire for connection.


Overall, the lyrics are poignant and reflect on the inevitable cycle of life and death. The song’s tone is melancholic, nostalgic, and reflective.


Line by Line Meaning

Who passed away today
Who died today?


Who's the lucky one?
Who is lucky to have died on this day?


To live and breathe and die
To experience life and eventually die


While on the same day
On the exact same day


All the leaves were changing
The leaves on the trees were changing color


All the leaves were changing
The leaves on the trees were changing color


Black sky tonight
The sky is dark tonight


The scene is a pretty one
The surroundings are beautiful


Sit back, relax
Take a moment to unwind


And feel that of a young me
Relive memories of youth


As the wind blows lonely
The wind is blowing in solitude


Forget the times
Forget the past


The man that bloomed of yesteryear
The person who was once full of life


Lay down and die
Passed away


Goodbye and share a cold day
Say farewell on a cold day


With the dead leaves falling
As the leaves fall from the trees


With the dead leaves falling
As the leaves fall from the trees


Please call me home before I waste away
Bring me back before it's too late


I don't want to go back
I don't want to return to my previous state




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@mcblahflooper94

Well since you're curious!! This is probably what it is right now; in no particular order. A lot of these songs albums are prob my faves too.

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17. Defriended - Beck
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All comments from YouTube:

@plemgrubern

every note that is in this song is a tiny little gift to me 

@IndieAuriemma

+Charles Crumb LOL, you like shitty gifts :D
No surprise....most bitches are cheap enough to please anyways

@joshytypebeat

Dog Blues 👌

@vj6499

Dog Blues Way to have appreciation 😁❤

@jimbo0o0o

Don't be mean to Shane, he's just a drunk.

@samanthasimmers6279

Dog Blues lol true doh

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@cyndygough4107

My oldest son LOVED this & all their other songs. Tomorrow will be 2 years since he left this mean ole world. RIP My Son BB Norman. 😭💔😭

@dmam20

😂

@mariovelez7621

@dmam20 what’s so funny, jackoff?

@GoldenboY-DE

​@@dmam20🤨 what the Hell ist wrong with you?

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