The Leaves Were Falling
The Avalanches Lyrics
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Motherfucker's gonna fuck with me?
The lyrics to The Avalanches's song "The Leaves Were Falling" are quite cryptic and difficult to interpret. However, the opening line "Hi / Motherfucker's gonna fuck with me?" seems to suggest an aggressive and defensive stance. It's as if the singer is declaring their readiness to take on anyone who tries to mess with them. The line is then followed by an instrumental break that sets a dreamy and atmospheric tone.
As the song continues, the lyrics become even more enigmatic, with references to "the river's melody," "a crown of sorts," and "the scent of ash." These could be interpreted as symbolic imagery, with the river representing the flow of life, the crown representing power or authority, and the scent of ash possibly alluding to death or destruction. However, the meaning of the lyrics remains elusive.
Overall, "The Leaves Were Falling" seems to be more of an atmospheric and mood-driven track than a narrative-driven one. The lyrics are sparse and poetic, leaving plenty of room for the instrumentation to shine.
Line by Line Meaning
Hi
Greetings, a simple way to initiate a conversation.
Motherfucker's gonna fuck with me?
Is someone intending to provoke or challenge me for a negative reason?
The leaves were falling
Autumn has arrived and the leaves from the trees are beginning to fall.
As I was trying to say
I was in the midst of expressing something when the leaves falling caught my attention.
I'm walking down the street and I'm kicking a can
I'm casually strolling down the street and aimlessly kicking a can along the way.
The leaves were falling
The seasonal aspect continues with leaves continuing to fall while I go for a walk.
A windy day, the leaves are falling
The leaves continue to fall due to the windy conditions.
It's good to be alone
Being alone allows one to enjoy the peace and tranquility of an autumn walk.
It's good to be together
On the flip side, being with loved ones also provides a comforting sense of togetherness.
But I love to hear those autumn leaves go crunch
The sound of crunching leaves underfoot is a satisfying and enjoyable aspect of autumn.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Robbie Chater, Anthony Di Blasi
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