Left Behind
Jeremy Fisher Lyrics


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It's cold when it's October here
But the leaves are burnin' red
There's one still hanging on my tree
That just won't give into the wind

I had faith in one thing
That was gravity
But you took my feet from the ground so high
I don't know what that word even means

[Chorus]
You're always dreamin' so far ahead
I feel a little left behind
We will never find each other my love
In the same place at the same time

You never saw yourself as an artist
I never saw a portrait like your smile
We never saw each other first time we looked
But good things take a while

And you wish to have it figured out
Every detail of your life
Well it's kind of a drag to think about
You not figuring into mine

[Chorus]

So I'm putting this love for you out there
And it will not be bound by time




I'll be in your hands as a deck of cards
And on your lips like cheap red wine

Overall Meaning

The song "Left Behind" by Jeremy Fisher is an introspective piece about the complexities of a relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a chilly October day, with the leaves turning red and falling from the trees. The imagery sets the tone for the song, as it suggests a sense of both beauty and melancholy. The first verse establishes a sense of uncertainty and vulnerability as a lone leaf remains hanging on a tree, defying the winds- which can be interpreted as a metaphor for the singer's own resilience in a failing relationship.


The chorus highlights the central theme of the song, which is feeling left behind in a relationship. The phrase 'dreaming so far ahead' implies that one partner is always determined to move forward and achieve their goals without including the other half. The repetition of feeling 'left behind' underscores the disappointment and fear of losing the person they love to future ambitions. The lyrics, "We will never find each other my love/ In the same place at the same time" suggest an inevitable breakup that is caused by their differences.


The second verse portrays a romantic moment, with the singer admiring their partner's smile. However, this idyllic moment is revealed to be fleeting since they never saw each other at their first meeting. The third verse hints at the frustration felt by the singer due to their inability to fit into their partner's meticulously planned life. Despite the challenges, the singer confesses their love and puts it out there, hoping that their relationship will not be bound by time, and that they will remain a part of their lover's visions for the future.


Line by Line Meaning

It's cold when it's October here
Even though it's October, the weather is very cold, which is unusual.


But the leaves are burnin' red
Despite the cold, the leaves on the trees are turning into beautiful, warm colors of red.


There's one still hanging on my tree
There's one last leaf still attached to my tree despite the wind trying to blow it away.


That just won't give into the wind
The leaf is holding on tightly, refusing to let go and be taken by the wind.


I had faith in one thing
There was one thing I believed in 100%.


That was gravity
That thing I believed in was the force of gravity that keeps us grounded on Earth.


But you took my feet from the ground so high
You had such a profound effect on me that I felt like I was flying high and not grounded anymore.


I don't know what that word even means
Your impact on me was so great that I'm not even sure what 'grounded' means anymore.


You're always dreamin' so far ahead
You constantly have goals and aspirations that are far-reaching and ambitious.


I feel a little left behind
Sometimes I feel like I can't keep up with you or your goals.


We will never find each other my love
Sometimes it feels like we will always miss each other or be out of sync.


In the same place at the same time
We never seem to be able to coordinate or be together at the same time and place.


You never saw yourself as an artist
You never believed you had the talent or the eye for art.


I never saw a portrait like your smile
But to me, your smile is a work of art unlike any other.


We never saw each other first time we looked
The first time we saw each other, we didn't notice anything special or unique.


But good things take a while
But sometimes, the best things in life take the longest to reveal themselves.


And you wish to have it figured out
You always want to have everything planned and sorted out in advance.


Every detail of your life
You strive to know every single detail of how your life will progress.


Well it's kind of a drag to think about
To me, it's a bit tiresome or overwhelming to try to plan everything out in advance.


You not figuring into mine
But it's even more exhausting to try to plan things with you when your path and mine don't always align.


So I'm putting this love for you out there
So I'm expressing my love for you openly and freely.


And it will not be bound by time
My love for you will not be limited or defined by time constraints or schedules.


I'll be in your hands as a deck of cards
I'll always be there for you, ready to be shuffled and dealt with in any situation.


And on your lips like cheap red wine
And my memory or presence will linger on your lips like the taste of cheap red wine.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSE GONZALEZ, HENRY BINNS

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Comments from YouTube:

Sylvia Salas

awesome track.

Thomas Ludwick

Still listening in 2020 and beyond

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