Indian Summer
Handsome Ghost Lyrics
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But you don't need a reason
Silhouettes just shapes on delta street
You're spilling out your secrets
Tell me bout the man i need to be
What if i don't want to be him
The stars may fall apart but i stay solid
You can swear you're innocent
This is the stillness in time
No autumn in Los Angeles
Another indian summer,
i can not remember why i ever cared,
why i ever cared
This is the leaving behind
And you are here to witness it
Find you in the back of crowded bars
I see you found your people
Tattoo of some saint fresh on your arm
You're mouthing i don't even need you
The stars may fall apart
But i stay solid
This is the leaving behind
You can swear you're innocent
This is the stillness in time
No autumn in Los Angeles
Another indian summer,
i can not remember why i ever cared,
why i ever cared
This is the leaving behind
And you are here to witness it
This is the leaving behind
You can swear you're innocent
This is the stillness in time
No autumn in Los Angeles
Another indian summer,
i can not remember why i ever cared,
why i ever cared
This is the leaving behind
And you are here to witness it
The Handsome Ghost's song "Indian Summer" is about moving on from a relationship that has ended or is about to end. The song opens up with the singer admitting that he was never one to cause a scene but acknowledges that sometimes things just come to an end, and there is no need for a reason. The woman he is with is "spilling out her secrets" about what kind of man she wants him to be, but he questions whether he wants to be that man. Despite whatever happens, the singer believes he will stay solid, and the stars may fall apart.
The chorus refers to the leaving behind of a relationship, and it is evident that the singer has moved on, but the memories remain. He cannot remember why he ever cared, yet the woman is still there to witness his departure. The second verse talks about how the woman has moved on as well, finding a new crowd and even getting a tattoo to represent the change. The same idea from the chorus reemerges, indicating that the singer has left and moved on, but the experience still remains with him.
In summary, "Indian Summer" describes the process of leaving behind a relationship, whether amicably or not, accepting that things have come to an end, and it's time to move forward with life. The singer is remembering his time and is now ready to move on while acknowledging that the memories of the past do make up a part of his life.
Line by Line Meaning
I was never one to make scene
I am not someone who likes to draw attention to myself
But you don't need a reason
You can do what you want without explanation
Silhouettes just shapes on delta street
The figures are just outlines in the dark
You're spilling out your secrets
You are revealing personal information
Tell me bout the man i need to be
Can you describe the type of person I should be?
What if i don't want to be him
What if I don't want to conform to your expectations?
The stars may fall apart but i stay solid
I remain stable despite any external chaos
This is the leaving behind
This is the act of moving on
You can swear you're innocent
You may insist that you are blameless
This is the stillness in time
This is a moment of quiet reflection
No autumn in Los Angeles
There is no change in seasons in this city
Another indian summer,
Another hot, dry season
i can not remember why i ever cared,
I cannot recall why I was emotionally invested
why i ever cared
Why did I ever bother to care?
And you are here to witness it
And you are present to observe this departure
Find you in the back of crowded bars
I locate you in the rear section of a busy pub
I see you found your people
I perceive that you have found a group that you belong to
Tattoo of some saint fresh on your arm
You have a new tattoo on your arm of a saint
You're mouthing i don't even need you
You are silently expressing that you do not require my presence
Contributed by Andrew V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gerardo D'Alvano
God, this is so beautiful. Their whole album is great!
Mrinmoy Goswami
This song needs a huge eye-catch! One of the brilliant songs I came across on the internet. I don’t know why I’m putting it on repeat and getting more addicted to it again and again. 😍❤️
Sammy Ferrera
why is it that some of the most beautiful words/songs/people usually go unnoticed?
Vasista Turlapati
true
BDRZN Music
Your song is being played on our playlist at work! @deltaairlines
Ringo Rikhi
most beautiful song ❤️❤️❤️
The Perks
love it
sarcoidosis
why isnt this even well known... damn man...
what a life
can't figure out why this has so less views.
vien rufino
guys do u know the chords?