Lars Danielsson was born in 1958 and was educated from the Music Conservato… Read Full Bio ↴Lars Danielsson was born in 1958 and was educated from the Music Conservatory in Gothenburg. Both on double bass, electric bass and cello, originally his main instrument.

"Lars Danielsson Quartet" with former Miles Davis saxophonist David Liebman, pianist Bobo Stenson and ECM drummer Jon Christensen has existed for 20 years and has been a playground for Danielsson's work as a composer and arranger.

During the previous years in co-operation with Denmark's Radios RUO Orchestra (a Symphony Orchestra) he has served as a composer, arranger and producer and was the conductor and composer of the Jazz Baltica Ensemble for two years.

As a producer Lars Danielsson has been responsible for productions with Cæcilie Norby and The Danish Radio RUO Orchestra among others.

Autumn Leaves
Lars Danielsson Lyrics

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The falling leaves drift by the window
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

When autumn leaves start to fall

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

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song Autumn Leaves bring about a feeling of nostalgia and melancholy. The falling leaves outside the singer's window are indicative of the change of season, as they move from vibrant reds and golds to dull browns and eventually decay. This autumn season is not just a transition of nature, it is also a transition of love. The reference to "summer kisses" and "sun-burned hands" is an allusion to a past love and the memories and feelings associated with it.

However, this love has now gone away and the days seem to be getting longer as winter approaches. In the chorus, the singer expresses missing their loved one the most during autumn, which is a season of change and transition. This sentiment is expressed in both English and French, where the latter denotes a sense of introspection and thoughtfulness.

The final verse in French translates to "It's a song that resembles us / You loved me and I loved you / We lived together hand in hand / You who loved me, me who loved you / But life separates those who love each other / Gently, without making a noise / And the sea erases on the sand / The footsteps of the separated lovers". This verse highlights the impermanence of love and how life can take people apart, but the memories and feelings associated with that love remain.

Line by Line Meaning

The falling leaves drift by the window
Autumn leaves are gently blowing past a window.

The autumn leaves of red and gold
Leaves from trees are changing color to red and gold hue.

I see your lips, the summer kisses
Recalling all the kisses shared during summertime.

The sun-burned hands I used to hold
Remembering how the hands were sunburned and holding tight.

Since you went away the days grow long
Days are passing slowly since the loved one has left.

And soon I'll hear old winter's song
Winter is coming soon and it will remind of the missing person.

But I miss you most of all my darling
The most missed thing is the loved one.

When autumn leaves start to fall
The changing autumn leaves are a reminder of the lost love.

C'est une chanson, qui nous ressemble
This song resonates with us.

Toi tu m'aimais et je t'aimais
You loved me and I loved you.

Nous vivions tous deux ensemble
We lived together.