I Am A Leaf
Nana Mouskouri Lyrics


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You are the wind
Softly you blow
And I fall down
I am the sun
And you
And I die each night
And I will go low
I am the sand
You are the tide
You lay me down
And cast me wide
I am the bed
Round which you flow
And as I lay there
For you

I am a tree
Although
My love's too strong
I can't break it down

I see the




With your
(sorry, these are incomplete!)

Overall Meaning

Interpretation:


The song "I Am A Leaf" by Nana Mouskouri is a poetic expression of a lover's dependence on their significant other. The first stanza compares the lover to the wind, which softly blows and causes the singer to fall down in submission. The singer identifies herself as the sun, and implies that her lover causes her to die each night, suggesting a sense of sacrifice and selflessness. She acknowledges her own weakness in the last line, saying "I will go low," further emphasizing her submission to her partner.


The second stanza continues the theme of the singer's dependence as she identifies herself as the sand and her lover as the tide. She is laid down and cast wide by his powerful presence. The third line identifies the singer as the bed around which her lover flows, emphasizing the intimacy between the two. Finally, the last line suggests that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to please her lover, even if it means sacrificing herself.


The last stanza introduces a new comparison, that of the singer being a tree. Although her love is strong, she cannot break it down, further emphasizing her dependence on her lover. The final two lines are incomplete in the lyrics, leaving them open to interpretation.


Overall, the song expresses a sense of surrender and dependence on one's lover, showcasing the power dynamics in a romantic relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

You are the wind
You have the power to move me and shape my direction.


Softly you blow
You have a gentle, calming influence on me.


And I fall down
I am vulnerable to your influence and can be moved by you.


I am the sun
I am a source of light and warmth that you revolve around.


And you
You are the center of my world and the reason for my existence.


And I die each night
I experience pain and longing when you are not around.


And I will go low
I will do anything to be closer to you, even if it means sacrificing my happiness.


I am the sand
I am fragile and easily shaped by your influence.


You are the tide
You have a powerful influence on me that can be difficult to resist.


You lay me down
You can control me and make me feel calm and safe.


And cast me wide
You have the power to move me to new places and experiences.


I am the bed
I am a foundation and provide comfort and stability for you.


Round which you flow
You move around me and make me feel loved and protected.


And as I lay there
I am content and at peace with myself because of your presence.


For you
I will do anything to please you and make you happy.


I am a tree
I am strong and resilient, but also rooted in my love for you.


Although
Despite the challenges and obstacles we may face.


My love's too strong
I have an intense and deep love for you that cannot be broken.


I can't break it down
My love for you is unwavering and cannot be shaken or destroyed.


I see the
I am aware of the pain and hardship that may come with our relationship.


With your
But I am willing to face these challenges and endure them because of your love and support.




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