Jacobus Frederik Jersich, also known as Ray Dylan is a musician from Odenda… Read Full Bio ↴Jacobus Frederik Jersich, also known as Ray Dylan is a musician from Odendaalsrus,a small town in South Africa.Dylan is a singer in South Africa and most of his songs is in his native language, Afrikaans, but some is in English. In fact, his debut album was called "New Kid in Town."

Ray was born on August 15, 1978 in a small town in South Africa and grew up in the North West area of the country.Dylan kicked off his career by performing in clubs and bars, he performed with fellow South African stars in South Africa. Dylan sings a lot of ballads, and incorporates electric guitar into most of his hits.

Whole Lot of Leavin'
Ray Dylan Lyrics

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It's pretty cold for late September
The autumn winds is creepin' in
The summer sun packed up it's long gone
There's a whole lot of leavin' goin' on

I bet it's warm in California
I think it's time to hit the road
I just might call that band of gypsies

Whose searching for our pot of gold

Seems like lately there's a whole lot of leavin' goin' on

I close my eyes and picture your hand in mine
I still hear your voice it takes me back to that time
Where I can find a reason to be strong
Seems like lately there's a whole lot of leavin' goin' on

Close the window draw the curtains
You ain't the only one here hurtin
No one's right no one's wrong

Lately there's a whole lot of leavin' goin' on

I close my eyes and picture your hand in mine
I still hear your voice it takes me back to that time
Where I can find a reason to be strong
Seems like lately there's a whole lot of leavin' goin' on

You used to live to say you love me
Now you got one foot out the door
It's then you turn around and ask me
Do we got it anymore

I close my eyes and picture your hand in mine

I still hear your voice it takes me back to that time
Where I can find a reason to be strong

Overall Meaning

In "Whole Lot of Leavin'" by Ray Dylan, the lyrics describe a sense of loss and detachment. The singer is feeling the impact of summer fading away and the winds of autumn blowing in. He's reminded of the changes that are occurring in his life and he's struggling to come to terms with the transitions that are happening around him. He sings that he's feeling the need to leave, to hit the road and find something new.

The singer imagines himself calling up some band of gypsies, to go on an adventure in search of their "pot of gold." He's seeking something that will give him a sense of purpose and direction in a world that feels like it's slipping away from him. He pictures his lover's hand in his, longing for the connection and warmth of the past. But she's not there anymore, and he's left alone with the memories.

Line by Line Meaning

It's pretty cold for late September
The weather is quite chilly for this time of year

The autumn winds is creepin' in
The seasonal wind is making its presence known

The summer sun packed up it's long gone
Summer has come to an end

There's a whole lot of leavin' goin' on
People are leaving a lot lately

I bet it's warm in California
It's probably much warmer in California right now

I think it's time to hit the road
I feel it's time to leave and go on a journey

I just might call that band of gypsies
I could potentially contact a group of nomadic people

Whose searching for our pot of gold
Who are also in pursuit of good fortune

Seems like lately there's a whole lot of leavin' goin' on
It appears that many people are leaving frequently these days

I close my eyes and picture your hand in mine
I imagine holding your hand with my eyes closed

I still hear your voice it takes me back to that time
I can still hear your voice, transporting me to the past