April
Warne Marsh & Lee Konitz Lyrics
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We'll sigh goodbye to all we ever had
Alone where we have walked together
I'll remember April and be glad
I'll be content you loved me once in April
Your lips were warm and love and spring were new
I'm not afraid of autumn and her sorrow
The fire will dwindle into glowing ashes
For flames live such a little while
I won't forget but I won't be lonely
I'll remember April and smile
The lyrics to the song "April" by Warne Marsh and Lee Konitz evoke a sense of nostalgia and bittersweet memories. The song talks about a beautiful day that turns into evening, symbolizing the passing of time. It suggests that the singer and their loved one are parting ways, saying goodbye to everything they have shared. Even though they will be alone, they choose to remember the month of April with fondness.
In the second verse, the singer expresses contentment for being loved once by their partner in April. They mention the warmth of their lover's lips and the freshness of love and spring. Despite knowing that autumn will bring sorrow, they are not afraid because they will keep the memories of April alive, including the memories of their partner.
The final verse acknowledges the transient nature of love and compares it to a dwindling fire that eventually turns into glowing ashes. However, the singer assures that they won't forget those memories but also won't be lonely. They will remember April and choose to smile, perhaps finding solace in nostalgia and cherishing the past.
Overall, the lyrics of "April" convey a sense of longing for a cherished time and person, emphasizing the power of memories and the ability to find comfort in them.
Line by Line Meaning
This lovely day will lengthen into evening
The pleasantness of the present will extend as time goes on
We'll sigh goodbye to all we ever had
We will sadly bid farewell to all the memories we shared
Alone where we have walked together
In solitude, I will revisit the places we used to go together
I'll remember April and be glad
I will reminisce about the past and find solace in the memories of April
I'll be content you loved me once in April
I will find comfort in the fact that you loved me during that specific period in April
Your lips were warm and love and spring were new
Your affectionate words and the freshness of love and the season brought happiness
I'm not afraid of autumn and her sorrow
I am not scared of the melancholy that comes with the autumn season
For I'll remember April and you
Because I will hold onto the memories of both April and you
The fire will dwindle into glowing ashes
The passion and intensity will fade away, leaving only remnants of warmth
For flames live such a little while
Because the fervor and ardor of love are fleeting
I won't forget but I won't be lonely
I will always remember, but I won't feel lonely
I'll remember April and smile
I will think back to April and find joy in the memories
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DON RAYE, GENE DE PAUL, PATRICIA JOHNSTON
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