Autumn Leaves
Whispers of Time: Braison Cyrus Unveils a Tapestry of Life in 'Autumn Leaves'
Lyrics
You have been here so close to me
You, the listener, have been in close proximity to me.
We've seen some things we weren't meant to see
We have witnessed events or experiences that were not intended for us to see.
Children drowning in autumn leaves
Imagery of children drowning in autumn leaves, possibly symbolizing innocence lost or the passage of time.
The mountains crumbled into the sea
Symbolic description of a major, possibly catastrophic, change or event.
We were young but we're older now
Despite being young before, we are now older and have gained experience.
Its a Friday night and we're going out
Setting the scene for a Friday night out, implying a break from routine.
We made it home but we don't know how
We returned home, but the circumstances of our return are unclear or confusing.
We fell asleep in the morning hours
We fell asleep during the morning hours, suggesting a long or eventful night.
Someone that we both once knew
A reference to a person known to both the speaker and the listener.
Is this the end that its all coming to
Raising the question of whether this is the end of something significant.
You found a note and it caught your eye
The discovery of a note that captures attention.
It's in a script that you recognize
The script is familiar, indicating recognition or understanding.
It made you laugh and it made you cry
The note elicits both laughter and tears, suggesting a range of emotions.
You feel relieved but you don't know why
Feeling a sense of relief without understanding why.
You see the sky from your living room
Observing the sky from the living room, connecting to the broader universe.
The moons the bride and the suns the groom
Using celestial imagery, with the moon and sun symbolizing different aspects of life.
Lazarus is still in the tomb
Reference to Lazarus in the tomb, possibly reflecting on death or stagnation.
He'll never see the flowers in bloom
Lamenting that Lazarus will never witness the beauty of life (flowers in bloom).
Now I've heard it all before
Expressing skepticism or familiarity with what is being communicated.
But the raven sits on my door
Symbolism of a raven on the door, often associated with mystery or impending change.
You have been here so close to me
Reiteration of the listener's proximity, emphasizing a sense of closeness.
We've seen some things we weren't meant to see
Recalling shared experiences that were perhaps unexpected or challenging.
A tiny owl with a thousand wings
Imagery of a small owl with a multitude of wings, suggesting something extraordinary or fantastical.
Happy people on enormous screens
Observation of happy people on large screens, possibly commenting on the contrast between real life and media portrayal.
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