Indian Summer
Jack Leonard Lyrics

Summer, you old Indian Summer
Summer, you persistent and lingering warm weather, symbolized by the phrase 'Indian Summer,'

You're the tear that comes after June time's laughter
You represent the bittersweet feelings that follow joyful summer experiences, like the sadness that follows laughter

You see so many dreams that don't come true
You witness the many hopes and dreams that people have for the summer, but which often fail to materialize

Dreams we fashioned when Summertime was new
Those dreams are often formed in the beginning of summer, when the season seems full of endless promise

You are here to watch over
You remain present throughout the fall, reminding us of the transience of summer's beauty and encouraging us to make the most of it while it lasts

Some heart that is broken
You can serve as a solace for those whose summer didn't live up to their expectations, and for whom it now represents heartbreak and disappointment

By a word that somebody left unspoken
That heartbreak can come in many forms, such as the pain of words left unsaid or deeds left undone

You're the ghost of a romance in June going astray
You can be the specter of a missed chance, of a failed summer romance or a season that didn't live up to its promise

Fading too soon, that's why I say
As the true summer fades, those feelings of nostalgia and melancholy often intensify, leading to a sense of loss, particularly for something that feels as though it was over too soon, like an Indian Summer.

"Farewell to you Indian Summer"
In the end, we must also say farewell to you, Indian Summer, as we must to all good things, as they inevitably pass us by.