Autumn Leaves
Guitar Duo Lyrics
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The autumn leaves of red and gold
I see your lips, the summer kisses
The sun-burned hands I used to hold
Since you went away the days grow long
And soon I'll hear old winter's song
But I miss you most of all my darling
C'est une chanson, qui nous ressemble
Toi tu m'aimais et je t'aimais
Nous vivions tous deux ensemble
Toi qui m'aimais moi qui t'aimais
Mais la vie separe ceux qui s'aiment
Tout doucement sans faire de bruit
Et la mer efface sur le sable les pas des amants desunis
The lyrics of "Autumn Leaves" by the Guitar Duo tell a story about the changing of seasons, memories of love, and the pain of separation. The singer reflects on the autumn leaves drifting past the window, reminding him of the red and gold of his love's hair. He remembers the tender kisses and warm summer days they shared together. But now she is gone, and he feels the long days grow longer as the winter approaches. He misses her the most when autumn leaves begin to fall, a symbol of the end of their relationship.
The second verse of the song is in French, adding to the romantic and poetic nature of the lyrics. The verse speaks of a love that was shared between a man and a woman, but now they are separated by life's circumstances. The soft sound of the waves on the beach washing away the footsteps of the lovers who have been torn apart.
Overall, "Autumn Leaves" evokes a sense of nostalgia and lost love. The changing of seasons and the falling leaves symbolize the passing of time and the fleeting nature of love.
Line by Line Meaning
The falling leaves drift by the window
The leaves, which have dried up and fallen from the trees, gently and slowly move past the window as they are blown by the wind.
The autumn leaves of red and gold
The dry leaves that have fallen are in shades of red and gold, representing the autumn season.
I see your lips, the summer kisses
I remember the kisses we shared in the warmth of the summer, and I can still picture your lips in my mind.
The sun-burned hands I used to hold
I recall holding your hands, which had been sunburnt from spending time outside during the summer months.
Since you went away the days grow long
Ever since you left, the days seem to drag on and feel never-ending as I miss you dearly.
And soon I'll hear old winter's song
Winter is approaching and I will soon begin to hear the familiar sounds and feel the chill of the coming season.
But I miss you most of all my darling
Out of all the things and people I miss, my beloved partner is the one I miss the most.
When autumn leaves start to fall
The start of fall and its leaves falling is a reminder of how much I miss you and the memories we made during this season.
C'est une chanson, qui nous ressemble
This is a song that reflects our story and the love we once shared.
Toi tu m'aimais et je t'aimais
You loved me and I loved you, and we shared a deep connection and affection for each other.
Nous vivions tous deux ensemble
We lived together and experienced life as partners.
Toi qui m'aimais moi qui t'aimais
You loved me and I loved you, and our love was mutual and reciprocated.
Mais la vie separe ceux qui s'aiment
Despite our deep love for each other, life has separated us and taken us on different paths.
Tout doucement sans faire de bruit
It happened slowly and without any noise or commotion.
Et la mer efface sur le sable les pas des amants desunis
As time goes on and we are apart, the sea washes away the footprints we made as a unified couple on the sand, leaving no trace of our past together.
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Jay Beaman
Some Beautiful lines in those improvisations!