Autumn Leaves
ERIC CLAPTON Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴The falling leaves, drift by my window
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
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
When autumn leaves start to fall
Yes I miss you, most of all, my darling
When autumn leaves start to fall
Overall Meaning
The lyrics to Eric Clapton's "Autumn Leaves" are reflective of the transition from the summer season to autumn, a metaphor for the transition from a time of abundance and warmth to one of decay and cold. The imagery of the falling leaves and red and gold colors evoke a sense of loss and change, setting the tone for the rest of the song. The reference to "summer kisses" and "sun-burned hands" suggest an intimacy between the singer and the subject of the song, perhaps a former lover.
The chorus is where the true emotion of the song resides, with the repetition of the phrase "But I miss you, most of all, my darling when autumn leaves start to fall." The melancholic melody and Clapton's emotive voice convey a longing and sorrow for what once was. The lyrics speak to the universality of loss and the longing for what is no longer present.
Overall, the lyrics to "Autumn Leaves" capture the essence of the changing seasons as a metaphor for life's transitions and the power of nostalgia to evoke powerful emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
The falling leaves, drift by my window
I observe the leaves falling from the trees and drifting outside my window
The autumn leaves, of red and gold
I notice that the leaves of the trees are colored in shades of red and gold, a sign that autumn is here
I see your lips, the summer kisses
I remember your lips and the kisses we shared during the summer season
The sun-burned hands, I used to hold
I vividly recall the feel of your sun-burned hands that I held in mine
Since you went away, the days grow long
Ever since you left, I sense the days growing longer and more difficult to get through
And soon I'll hear, old winter's song
I know that the season of winter is approaching and soon I will hear its harsh and melancholic tune
But I miss you, most of all, my darling
Out of all the things I miss, I miss you the most, my beloved partner
When autumn leaves start to fall
The time when the leaves begin to fall off the trees, marking the beginning of autumn, is when I feel your absence the most
Yes I miss you, most of all, my darling
Once again, I reiterate that I miss you more than anything else, my dearest one
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GIORGIO CANALI, FRANCESCO MAGNELLI, GIANNI MAROCCOLO, MASSIMO ZAMBONI, GIOVANNI LINDO FERRETTI
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