Indian Summer
Geoff Love and his Orchestra Lyrics
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You're the tear that comes after June time's laughter
You see so many dreams that don't come true
Dreams we fashioned when Summertime was new
You are here to watch over
Some heart that is broken
By a word that somebody left unspoken
You're the ghost of a romance in June going astray
"Farewell to you Indian Summer"
The lyrics of Indian Summer by Geoff Love and His Orchestra tell the story of a summer that's come and gone, leaving behind memories and broken dreams. The singer personifies summer as "old Indian Summer," a tear that comes after the laughter of June. Summer is portrayed as a ghost of a romance, watching over broken hearts and unfulfilled dreams that were once fashioned in the newness of summertime.
The singer bids farewell to Indian Summer, a season that's fading too soon, and acknowledges that it's time to move on. The lyrics capture the bittersweet feeling of nostalgia for a departed season, with the realization that life must go on. The song's melancholic melody and orchestration perfectly complement the lyrics, creating a somber yet beautiful piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Summer, you old Indian Summer
Summer, you're like an old acquaintance who I'm fond of
You're the tear that comes after June time's laughter
You're the bittersweet end to the happiness of June
You see so many dreams that don't come true
Summer represents unfulfilled dreams
Dreams we fashioned when Summertime was new
These are the dreams we had in our youth when we didn't know better
You are here to watch over
Summer is here to protect
Some heart that is broken
Someone who is heartbroken
By a word that somebody left unspoken
Someone is hurt by the words left unsaid
You're the ghost of a romance in June going astray
Summer reminds us of the love we lost or never had
Fading too soon, that's why I say
Summer doesn't last forever and fades quickly
"Farewell to you Indian Summer"
Goodbye to the fleeting memories of Summer and its dreams
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: VICTOR HERBERT, MARIO NOYA
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