Autumn
No Kind of Rider Lyrics


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How would you change me
If you had known long ago?
Feels so easy
Just to be caught up in the flow
See I don't need angels and sirens above
I don't need fire or brimstone below
Or writing in the sky
I just want warmth
When nights are cold
We all have to die
To be reborn
But we have tonight
To sail the storm
Once more
Once more
Scalding sun
Black and gold
Frozen faces
Young and old
I took my chances
I took them alone
When all of the anger has turned heart to stone
And all of the passion is left by the road
So why take our chances?
Why take them alone?
We all have to die
To be reborn
But we have tonight
To sail the storm
Once more
Once more




Oohh, once more
Once More

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Autumn by No Kind of Rider portray the desire for warmth and companionship during the cold nights of Autumn. The first stanza of the song questions how one would change another person if they had known each other for a long time. The singer then talks about not needing heavenly or hellish forces, but just warmth during cold nights. The second stanza talks about taking chances alone and how it can lead to anger and stone-heartedness. The singer questions why someone would take chances alone when they can have companionship, especially since life is finite and everyone has to die to be reborn. The chorus of the song repeats the line "we have tonight to sail the storm once more," and emphasizes the desire for connection and warmth during trying times.


One interesting fact about this song is that it was recorded live in a church in Portland, Oregon. The band wanted to capture the acoustics of the church and the energy of a live performance. Another fact is that the song was inspired by a conversation the lead singer had with an old friend who was going through a difficult time. The lyrics are meant to convey the idea that loneliness and isolation can be damaging to the human spirit, and that seeking warmth and companionship is a natural human desire.


The song Autumn was released as part of No Kind of Rider's album Savage Coast in 2019. The album was a departure from the band's earlier sound, which was more electronic and dance-oriented. Autumn is one of the more somber songs on the album, and it showcases the band's ability to create introspective and emotional music. The band has described their sound as "indie art rock," and they take inspiration from a wide range of musical genres and artists.


The chords for the song Autumn are as follows:


Verse: C#m, A, E, B


Chorus: C#m, A, E


Bridge: F#m, B


One interesting fact about the lyrics is that they were written in a burst of inspiration by the lead singer. He wrote the song in about 10 minutes while sitting in a coffee shop. The band has also stated that the song has a personal meaning to them, as all of the members have gone through difficult times and have found solace in each other's company. Finally, the song has been praised for its emotional resonance and its ability to connect with listeners on a deep level. The lyrics and music are both hauntingly beautiful, and they capture the essence of Autumn and the human desire for warmth and companionship.


Line by Line Meaning

How would you change me
If you knew me earlier, would you change who I am now?


Feels so easy
It’s easy to fall in with the crowd


Just to be caught up in the flow
and to be carried along with it


See I don't need angels and sirens above
I don't need divine intervention from above


I don't need fire or brimstone below
nor punishment from below


Or writing in the sky
I don't need messages or warning signs from the heavens


I just want warmth
I just want comfort and security


When nights are cold
When things get tough


We all have to die
We all face our own mortality


To be reborn
In order to find new opportunities


But we have tonight
But for tonight


To sail the storm
Let's brave the storm together


Once more
We can give it another try


Scalding sun
Heat that burns


Black and gold
The contrasting colors of diverse people


Frozen faces
People trapped in their own emotions


Young and old
Regardless of age


I took my chances
I bet on myself


I took them alone
I took my chances by myself


When all of the anger has turned heart to stone
When your emotions harden and you become numb


And all of the passion is left by the road
When you don’t know what to do with the energy and fire in you anymore


So why take our chances?
Why take the risk again?


Why take them alone?
Why face it on your own again?


Oohh, once more
One more time


Once More
Let’s do it all again




Writer(s): no kind of rider

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@nokindofrider

Welcome to all you fans of Ingress 🖤

@CaptainNoFace

Thank you for this track, I'm a firm believer in that a soundtrack makes a scene more powerful if it's done well and this... it really is amazing, added a lot of weight to the episode and is easily one of my favourite songs recently. I hope you don't mind me remixing this. Loved Ingress Anime, now I love you guys.

@Masenken

Hey man. The song is dope as f***! So big thank you for making it

@aleberges7520

hermoso tema !

@Lasto1766

I always feel like im the only one looking up music from animes and movies but then there is always that one comment :)

@theanxiouscatechist2504

You're so sweet, thank you for this gem

@nahuel6136

I am happy spotify recommended me this

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