Indian Summer
The Belle Stars Lyrics
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The music filtered through the trees
Then you played me one more track
We were moving with the breeze
Magic moments on my mind
Moved together like sun and moon
Seemed like fate was being kind
We were dreamers for a while
You were Bogart, I Becall
We were lovers for a day
Never again will it ever be that way
Passion wanders like the sun
Then you cooled down in the rain
Your love never had begun
Mine was dying left in pain
We were dreamers for a while
You were Bogart, I Becall
We were lovers for a day
Never again will it ever be that way
Why you changed them? I'll never know
One day sunshine, the next was snow
Why you left me on that day?
Never again will it ever be that way
We were dreamers for a while
You were Bogart, I Becall
We were lovers for a day
Never again will it ever be that way
We were dreamers for a while
You were Bogart, I Becall
We were lovers for a day
Never again will it ever be that way
We were dreamers for a while
You were Bogart, I Becall
We were lovers for a day
Never again will it ever be that way
The Belle Stars’ song Indian Summer is a wistful and nostalgic tune about a fleeting romance that did not stand the test of time. The opening lines of the song give us a sense of peace and contentment - the warmth of the sun on the singer’s back and music floating through the trees create a picturesque atmosphere. The singer, accompanied by her lover, was moving with the breeze and sharing magic moments. The sun and moon are used as metaphors to describe how in sync the singer and her lover were at the time. Fate seems to be doing them a favor by bringing them together. However, as the second verse begins, it becomes clear that the idyllic imagery is short-lived. The lover, who was initially like Bogart to the singer’s Bacall, suddenly changes his tune, and their paths diverge.
Despite the song’s title, Indian Summer - which refers to the period of unseasonably warm, dry weather in autumn in North America - it is a nostalgic and bittersweet song. As the song progresses, the singer’s lover who was once warm and attentive, cools down in the rain, signifying that the passion which once bound them together has dissipated. The relationship never took off. The repetition of the lines, “We were dreamers for a while, you were Bogart, I Becall, We were lovers for a day, Never again will it ever be that way,” highlights the fleeting nature of their love affair. The singer never understands why her lover changed, why he was warm one day, and cold the next. The song ends on a poignant note, with the singer expressing her regret that things didn’t work out, and it would never be the same again.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunlight warming on my back
The warm sun shining on my back as I enjoy the music surrounded by nature
The music filtered through the trees
The sound of the music carried through the trees, adding to the tranquil scene
Then you played me one more track
You played another song, keeping the good vibes going and adding to the moment
We were moving with the breeze
We swayed and enjoyed the music as the wind gently flowed around us
Magic moments on my mind
Memorable moments that I'll always remember
Moved together like sun and moon
We were entwined like celestial bodies, in perfect harmony
Seemed like fate was being kind
It felt like destiny was in our favor, everything was happening as it should
Funny how you changed your tune
Surprisingly, you changed your behavior or attitude unexpectedly
Passion wanders like the sun
Emotions ebb and flow, like how the sun moves across the sky each day
Then you cooled down in the rain
Your ardor faded, like a fire being put out by the rain
Your love never had begun
Your affection was never really there to begin with
Mine was dying left in pain
My love was fading away, and I was left feeling hurt
Why you changed them? I'll never know
I'll never understand why you changed, or what caused it
One day sunshine, the next was snow
Things changed drastically, from good to bad, from happy to sad
Why you left me on that day?
I'll never know why you left me behind, abandoning me
Never again will it ever be that way
Things will never be the same again, for us or for me
We were dreamers for a while
We were both filled with hope and optimism, dreaming of a bright future
You were Bogart, I Becall
Our relationship mirrored that of a classic cinema couple, Bogart and Becall
We were lovers for a day
We experienced a love that was passionate and intense, but short-lived
Never again will it ever be that way
Things will never be the same again, for us or for me
Contributed by Elijah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.