Lyrics
Summer arrived on the back of a mockingbird
Summer is metaphorically introduced by a mockingbird, suggesting a season of change and new beginnings.
It sang a sweet melody, but couldn't seem to find the right words
The mockingbird's song is beautiful, but it struggles to convey a specific message or feeling.
I don't know if you've heard
The singer questions if the listener is aware of the news or events related to the mockingbird.
But it's all over town, yeah they're buzzing about it now
Rumors or discussions about the mockingbird's song are spreading in the town.
I was singing along when the mockingbird came to me
The singer recalls a moment when the mockingbird approached and shared a musical connection.
Perched on my windowsill and hummed along quietly
The mockingbird initially joined quietly but gradually became more involved in the song.
But before long she was singing along and she said, yeah she said
The mockingbird speaks, expressing gratitude for the singer finding words she couldn't articulate.
"I've been waiting so long for these words to come out
The mockingbird waited a long time for certain words to be expressed.
It's practically all I've been thinking about
These words were predominant in the mockingbird's thoughts.
So thank you for finding the words I couldn't find on my own
The singer is thanked for vocalizing what the mockingbird couldn't express independently.
Now I'm not alone"
The mockingbird no longer feels alone after the singer's expression of shared sentiments.
Autumn was on its way, summer was on its way out
Seasons are changing, with summer giving way to autumn.
The mockingbird told me, "I change with the seasons"
The mockingbird reveals its nature of adapting to the changing seasons.
And so she was leaving town, in a few days now
The mockingbird is departing the town in a few days.
We said our goodbyes but I secretly wished for more time
The singer bid farewell, secretly desiring more time with the mockingbird.
The seasons are merciless
A reflection on the unforgiving passage of time represented by the changing seasons.
Then for a while we both stood in silence until, she said:
Both the singer and the mockingbird stand in silence until the mockingbird speaks again.
"I've been waiting so long for these words to come out
Similar to lines 10-13, reiterating the longing for specific words and expressing gratitude.
It's practically all I've been thinking about
Reiteration of the prominence of these awaited words in the mockingbird's thoughts.
So thank you for finding the words I couldn't find on my own
The mockingbird expresses thanks again for the singer's ability to articulate what she couldn't.
Now I'm not alone"
Emphasizes that, through the singer's expression, the mockingbird no longer feels isolated.
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