Autumn Leaves
Roger Williams His Piano And Orchestra Lyrics

The song "Autumn Leaves" by Roger Williams His Piano and Orchestra is a melancholic ballad that reflects upon the memories of a past romantic relationship during the autumn season. The opening lines 'The falling leaves drift by the window, the autumn leaves of red and gold' portrays the imagery of the autumn season where everything begins to wither and fade away. The mention of 'summer kisses' and 'sun-burned hands' depicts the love and warmth of the past summers shared with the lover.

However, as the season transitions into winter, the singer's loneliness starts to set in, 'Since you went away the days grow long, and soon I'll hear old winter's song'. The singer confesses that they miss their lover the most when the autumn leaves begin to fall, a symbol of change and endings.

The French lines 'C'est une chanson, qui nous ressemble. Toi tu m'aimais et je t'aimais. Nous vivions tous deux ensemble. Toi qui m'aimais moi qui t'aimais. Mais la vie separe ceux qui s'aiment. Tout doucement sans faire de bruit. Et la mer efface sur le sable les pas des amants desunis' translate to 'It's a song that resembles us. You loved me, and I loved you. We lived together, both of us loving each other. But life separates those who love each other, gently and without making a sound. And the sea erases on the sand the footsteps of the separated lovers.' This verse illustrates that the separation of two lovers is an inevitable and natural part of life, as the sea erases their footprints. The use of French in the song adds an exotic and romantic touch to the melancholic theme of the song.