dead leaves
No Bird Sing Feat. Bo Ramsey Lyrics
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Met her in the spring time
Cold blooded sinner in the summer I'mma make her mine
Wanted her to change me
Can't nobody save me
Left her when the leaves died
Sitting by the sea side ' Told her I would keep her safe
Hold hands ' take stroll ' make plans ' change world
Into something more beautiful
You know ' the usual convo like who's your favorite author
She's really into Hawthorne ' I'm really into Chaucer
Heiress and a pauper ' Princess and pea brain
She came of her own free will ' We sang
Well into the middle of the night ' with a fiddle and a mic
Just a little bit of light ' Smell nice like sunshine and daisy chain
Oh my amazing grace ' Skin like silk ' Hair like wool
She pushed ' pulled ' I pulled and I pushed
Took what I could ' Left what I couldn't fit
Shouldn't it be a little easier to let us sit
Underneath that Mississippi moonshine
Sweat dripping glistening like new bride
Ain't nobody listening to whispers in the wind
And then the sinner starts to bend an ear to fool's pride
War drums beating on the other side of the hill
Gotta leave the home that I only started to build
If I gotta die ' Least my baby's gonna live
Maybe I'll see her when the leaves come in
Long long winter
Met her in the spring time
Cold blooded sinner in the summer I'mma make her mine
Wanted her to change me
Can't nobody save me
Left her when the leaves died
The opening verse of No Bird Sing Feat. Bo Ramsey's song Dead Leaves is an evocative depiction of a relationship that has faded away. The singer describes meeting his lover during springtime, and wanting her to help him change. But despite his desire for transformation, he remains trapped in his old ways, unable to be saved by anyone. The couple enjoys a romantic evening full of conversation, music, and intimacy fueled by moonshine alcohol. However, as the looming sound of war drums becomes more insistent, the singer knows that he can no longer stay and build a new life with his lover. The song comes full circle, returning to the theme of winter and dead leaves, highlighting the cyclical nature of relationships and the never-ending search for something better.
One of the key themes of this song is the struggle for change, both on an individual and societal level. The singer is someone who wants to be transformed by love, but ultimately cannot escape his own demons. The song is set against the backdrop of war, and it is clear that the conflict is symbolic of the larger issues facing humanity. The lovers' dream of creating a more beautiful world is threatened by the reality of violence and destruction. The imagery of the Mississippi moonshine offers a glimpse of hope and love in the midst of chaos, but in the end, the singer is forced to leave, leaving behind the promise of a new life with his lover.
Line by Line Meaning
Long long winter
The beginning of a barren and difficult period
Met her in the spring time
Met someone special when hope and growth were blooming
Cold blooded sinner in the summer I'mma make her mine
Desperately falling in love with someone who is flawed
Wanted her to change me
Hoping that a relationship will change one's self
Can't nobody save me
Realizing that one must save themselves
Left her when the leaves died
Leaving a relationship when things grew darker and lifeless
Sitting by the sea side ' Told her I would keep her safe
Promising protection and dedication in a beautiful setting
Sure as the reaper breaks rocks into sand ' make shore
A promise to create stability and a safe haven
Hold hands ' take stroll ' make plans ' change world
A desire to create a beautiful future together
You know ' the usual convo like who's your favorite author
A lighthearted conversation to get to know each other
She's really into Hawthorne ' I'm really into Chaucer
Sharing interests and learning from each other
Heiress and a pauper ' Princess and pea brain
Acknowledging social and intellectual differences between the couple
She came of her own free will ' We sang
A happy moment of shared joy and freedom
Well into the middle of the night ' with a fiddle and a mic
Having a fun and musical evening
Just a little bit of light ' Smell nice like sunshine and daisy chain
The setting is warm and fragrant
Oh my amazing grace ' Skin like silk ' Hair like wool
Appreciating the physical beauty of the partner
She pushed ' pulled ' I pulled and I pushed
Experiencing a push-and-pull dynamic in the relationship
Took what I could ' Left what I couldn't fit
Collecting memories and moments but leaving baggage behind
Shouldn't it be a little easier to let us sit
Questioning why it's so hard to just be together
Underneath that Mississippi moonshine
Enjoying a romantic and peaceful moment in nature
Sweat dripping glistening like new bride
Feeling joy and excitement, like on a wedding day
Ain't nobody listening to whispers in the wind
Feeling alone and unheard
And then the sinner starts to bend an ear to fool's pride
Starting to give in to temptations and foolishness
War drums beating on the other side of the hill
A metaphor for external struggles and threats
Gotta leave the home that I only started to build
Being forced to abandon newly-formed beginnings
If I gotta die ' Least my baby's gonna live
Willing to make sacrifices for someone else's survival
Maybe I'll see her when the leaves come in
Hoping for a reunion in a future season of growth
Writer(s): HORTON JOSEPH, MULRENNAN ROBERT TIMOTHY, O'BRIEN GRAHAM
Contributed by Tristan W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TuskKult
No Bird Sing.... Talent and Intelligence.... Worth more than gold.
@sanchez107
Loving this
@joshuacorbett7988
Amen
@mschmidtable
brilliant
@mariejohnson732
Perfection! Why isn't 89.3 The Current Radio playing more of this?
@pawelf21
WOW