In early 2005, Lior released his debut album, "Autumn Flow". The album was nominated for three ARIA Awards: Best Breakthrough Artist, Best Male Artist, and Best Independent Release, the album was also nominated for the J Award, presented by youth radio station Triple J for the "Australian Album of the Year" . Due to the success of "Autumn Flow" in Australia, it was subsequently released overseas.
In 2006 Lior was further nominated for two ARIA Awards for his live album "Doorways of My Mind" - Best Blues and Roots Album; and Best Independent Release.
In February 2008, Lior's second album, "Corner of an endless road" was released.
In 2010, Lior released his third studio album, 'Tumbling into the Dawn'.
Autumn Flow
Lior Lyrics
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I see my father turning grey under a silver moon
Don't remember when he was a young man anymore
Well that's just too long ago
Suddenly i'll be asking if you'll love me all the time
Even when diamond loses its shine
Woah woah yeah
Oh, the heaviness of loss and the weightlessness of a baby boy
The dispair and the imminent joy
You know temptation only shows you one side of its face
Got to make sure you see the other before you join the rat race
Don't know why i'm so happy to take care of you
But i've learned to go with the flow and thats what the flow wants to do
So i don't need to tell you, do i my girl
That you are sunshine, you're everything good in the world
Well you know i'm thinking 'bout myself less and less
Only holler if it's S.O.S
Mmm, taking bigger steps to get to you
Happy to sit here and watch you and i grow
And bathe in this sweet Autumn Flow
You know temptation only shows you one side of it's face
Got to make sure you see the other before you join the rat race
Don't know why i'm so happy to take care of you
But i've learned to go with the flow and thats what the flow
That's what the flow wants to do
The song "Autumn Flow" by Lior is a beautiful rendition that reflects on the changes that come with the change of seasons. The song opens with Lior feeling the unexpected arrival of autumn and noticing the signs of time on his father's face as he turns grey under a silver moon. Lior makes a poignant observation of how time flies and we often forget the younger years of our loved ones. However, he acknowledges that love and care transcend time and even when the diamond loses its shine, true love remains.
Lior then moves on to discuss the contrasting emotions that come with loss and the joy of having a baby boy. He mentions how life offers you an array of choices, and it's easy to get distracted by its alluring side. Ultimately, one should look beyond the surface and weigh their options before joining the chaotic rat race. Lior reflects on his newfound happiness looking after his partner and concludes that he has learned to go with the current, which is the essence of autumn flow. He acknowledges that he has started thinking about himself less, and his partner means the world to him.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, feels like Autumn's back so soon
The singer is expressing surprise that Autumn is back so quickly.
I see my father turning grey under a silver moon
The singer notices that their father is aging and feeling melancholy as they look at the moon.
Don't remember when he was a young man anymore
The singer longs to remember their father as he was in his youth, but cannot due to the passing of time.
Well that's just too long ago
The artist realizes that it has been too long since their father was a young man and they cannot revisit those times.
Suddenly i'll be asking if you'll love me all the time
The artist begins to question if their loved one will still love them even during difficult times.
Even when diamond loses its shine
The singer wonders if their loved one will still love them when they are no longer as attractive or valuable as they once were.
Oh, the heaviness of loss and the weightlessness of a baby boy
The singer reflects on the contrasting emotions of grief and hope that they feel.
The despair and the imminent joy
The artist is experiencing both sadness and happiness simultaneously.
You know temptation only shows you one side of its face
The artist warns that the lure of temptation can be deceiving and only present a positive perspective.
Got to make sure you see the other before you join the rat race
The artist advises others to look beyond the surface level before making important decisions that will affect their lives.
Don't know why i'm so happy to take care of you
The singer is exuberant about taking care of their loved one, but is unsure why they feel this way.
But i've learned to go with the flow and thats what the flow wants to do
The artist has learned to let go of control and trust that life will work itself out.
So i don't need to tell you, do i my girl
The singer assumes that their loved one already knows how much they mean to them and do not need to be told.
That you are sunshine, you're everything good in the world
The singer expresses that their loved one brings positivity and goodness into their life.
Well you know i'm thinking 'bout myself less and less
The singer is becoming more selfless and thinking about their loved one more often.
Only holler if it's S.O.S
The artist requests that their loved one only ask for help if it is a true emergency.
Mmm, taking bigger steps to get to you
The artist is willing to make greater efforts in order to be with their loved one.
Happy to sit here and watch you and i grow
The singer is content to watch both themselves and their loved one develop and mature.
And bathe in this sweet Autumn Flow
The singer is enjoying the peaceful and tranquil moments of Autumn with their loved one.
You know temptation only shows you one side of it's face
The artist restates their earlier warning that temptation is not always what it seems.
Got to make sure you see the other before you join the rat race
The artist reiterates the importance of looking beyond the surface level before making important decisions.
Don't know why i'm so happy to take care of you
The artist repeats their earlier sentiment that they are joyful in caring for their loved one, but do not understand why.
But i've learned to go with the flow and thats what the flow
The singer concludes by restating their advice to let go of control and trust in the natural flow of life.
That's what the flow wants to do
The artist believes that life has a natural and predetermined trajectory that they should trust and follow.
Contributed by Gabriel K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jodie woodrow
A fantastic Album - loved every minute of it!!!
Brigid Sinclair
Love love this artist
AussieAnnie62
such a happy song :)
JoJo Miller
LOve this song@
littlegreenartichoke
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Eurisa Rukovci
Reminds me of Nick Drake.
eezerian
+eurisa rukovci oh yeah. from 'Man in a Shed'...didn't think anyone else would pick that up..
Jason Gobus
Reminds me of that thing that did that horrible deed. Remember???
Leonard Frankel
Look, I know you posted this three years ago, but I've got to ask: what on earth were you talking about? What thing? Were you stoned when you posted? Not meaning to be nasty, honestly curious. I would make the same type of post when stoned.