Autumn
St.Francis Lyrics
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The autumn leaves of red and gold
I see your lips, the summer kisses
The sun-burned hands I used to hold
Since you went away the days grow long
And soon I'll hear old winter's song
But I miss you most of all my darling
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
The lyrics to "Autumn" by St. Francis speak of the passing of time and seasons, and the nostalgic longing for a lost love. The falling leaves of autumn serve as a metaphor for the transience of life and love. The singer reflects on the summer romance and the warmth of their shared love. However, with the onset of autumn, the singer laments the departure of his lover and the loneliness that comes with the end of the season. The final verse is in French, which translates to a song that resembles us, you loved me and I loved you, we lived together, you who loved me and I who loved you, but life separates those who love each other, slowly and quietly, and the sea erases on the sand the steps of the separated lovers. This lyric adds to the bittersweet tone of the song, reinforcing the sense of loss and separation that autumn can bring.
Line by Line Meaning
The falling leaves drift by the window
Autumn has arrived and the leaves are falling slowly outside, moving along with the breeze, appearing like they’re drifting across the windowpanes.
The autumn leaves of red and gold
The leaves that are falling down are deciduous and have now turned into beautiful colors of red and gold, typical for the fall season.
I see your lips, the summer kisses
I can remember those sweet summertime kisses between us, and I vividly recall the image of your lips.
The sun-burned hands I used to hold
I can still feel the traces of your sun-kissed hands, which I used to hold and feel a strong attachment to in the past.
Since you went away the days grow long
Ever since you've departed from my life, the days are much longer and seem slower, making it difficult for me to carry on through the monotony of life.
And soon I'll hear old winter's song
Winter is quickly approaching and I will soon experience the harsh, melancholy feelings the season brings.
But I miss you most of all my darling
Despite everything else, what I miss the most is you, my love.
When autumn leaves start to fall
The leaves falling are a reminder of the changing season, a symbol for our broken love, and the beginning of the end of the year.
C'est une chanson, qui nous ressemble
This is a song that perfectly embodies us and our love story.
Toi tu m'aimais et je t'aimais
You loved me and I loved you. We were a match made in heaven.
Nous vivions tous deux ensemble
We were living together, sharing each other’s joys and sorrows.
Toi qui m'aimais moi qui t'aimais
You loved me and I loved you, and it was the ultimate feeling of contentment.
Mais la vie separe ceux qui s'aiment
Life possesses the power to split even those in love.
Tout doucement sans faire de bruit
It happens softly and silently, without any noise, painfully separating even the closest people.
Et la mer efface sur le sable les pas des amants desunis
It's like the ocean's waves erasing the footsteps of the lovers who have drifted apart, leaving nothing but the lingering memories.
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