Epilogue
Niel Lyrics


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Oh, it's a long, long while from May to December
But the days grow short when you reach September
When the autumn weather turns the leaves to flame
One hasn't got time for the waiting game

Oh, the days dwindle down to a precious few
September, November
And these few precious days I'll spend with you
These precious days I'll spend with you





Overall Meaning

The song Epilogue by Niel focuses on the passage of time and how it affects relationships. The lyrics "Oh, it's a long, long while from May to December" indicate how time passes slowly but steadily, and as one grows older, time seems to pass faster. This is emphasized in the line "But the days grow short when you reach September", where September is used as a metaphor for old age. The autumn weather is also symbolic of the end of a relationship, as the leaves turn to flame and die.


The last two lines of the song "Oh, the days dwindle down to a precious few / September, November" suggest that time is running out, and the singer wants to make the most of what he has left. The phrase "these few precious days I'll spend with you" is a poignant reference to the importance of spending time with loved ones, especially when time is running out.


Overall, the lyrics of Epilogue evoke a sense of melancholy and inevitability, as the singer realizes that time is fleeting and that relationships are precious. It is a powerful reminder to cherish the moments we have with those we love, as we never know when our time will be up.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, it's a long, long while from May to December
Time seems to stretch on endlessly when looking ahead to the end of the year.


But the days grow short when you reach September
As the year progresses, time seems to begin moving more quickly.


When the autumn weather turns the leaves to flame
The changing of the seasons serves as a reminder of the passing of time.


One hasn't got time for the waiting game
Life is too short to wait for opportunities to come along. One must seize the moment.


Oh, the days dwindle down to a precious few
As the end of the year approaches, there are fewer and fewer days left to accomplish one's goals.


September, November
These two months mark the last stretch of the year.


And these few precious days I'll spend with you
Spending time with loved ones is the most important thing in life, and these final days of the year should be cherished.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kurt Weill, Maxwell Anderson

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