Autumn Leaves
The Romantic Strings and Orchestra 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 of The Romantic Strings & Orchestra's song Autumn Leaves reflect on the fall season and how it symbolizes the end of a relationship. The falling leaves outside the window represent the changes in life and how everything eventually comes to an end. The singer is reminded of their lover's lips and the summer kisses they shared, as well as the sun-burned hands they used to hold. However, since their lover has gone away, the days have grown longer and the singer is anticipating the arrival of winter. Despite everything, the singer misses their lover the most during the fall season when the autumn leaves start to fall.
The second verse of the song is in French and adds depth to the lyrics. It talks about a relationship that has ended, just like the season has changed. The two people in love lived together but life eventually separates those who love each other, silently and without a fuss. The metaphor of the ocean waves erasing the footprints of separated lovers on the sand adds a poignant touch to the song. The song Autumn Leaves reflects on the painful reality of relationships that end and how even the changing of seasons can remind us of the memories of love and loss that we carry within us.
Line by Line Meaning
The falling leaves drift by the window
I see the leaves from the trees outside my window falling gently to the ground and drifting away.
The autumn leaves of red and gold
In the autumn, the leaves of the trees turn from green to a beautiful mixture of red and gold.
I see your lips, the summer kisses
I remember the times we spent together in the summer, exchanging warm and loving kisses.
The sun-burned hands I used to hold
I miss the feeling of holding your hands, which were warmed by the sun during our summer days together.
Since you went away the days grow long
Ever since you left me, the days have felt longer and more difficult to get through.
And soon I'll hear old winter's song
Winter is coming soon, and I can already feel the sadness and loneliness that often accompanies the cold and dark season.
But I miss you most of all my darling
Despite the changing of the seasons and the passing of time, nothing hurts more than missing you, my beloved one.
When autumn leaves start to fall
It is during this time of year, when the leaves are falling and the air grows cooler, that I feel the most acutely aware of your absence.
C'est une chanson, qui nous ressemble
This is a song that reflects who we were together, our love, our pain, and all the emotions in between.
Toi tu m'aimais et je t'aimais
You loved me and I loved you, and that love was all-encompassing and unforgettable.
Nous vivions tous deux ensemble
We lived together, just the two of us, in a world of our own making that felt perfect and complete.
Toi qui m'aimais moi qui t'aimais
You, who loved me, and I, who loved you, were intertwined in a way that made our love feel eternal and unbreakable.
Mais la vie separe ceux qui s'aiment
Unfortunately, life sometimes separates those who love each other, pulling them apart without warning or reason.
Tout doucement sans faire de bruit
The separation often happens without any warning or sign, slowly and quietly erasing the love that once existed.
Et la mer efface sur le sable les pas des amants desunis
Just as the waves of the sea wash away footprints on the sand, so too does life wash away the memories of those who were once in love but are now separated.
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