Leaves on the Ground
Embracing Change: Seasons of Reflection in 'Leaves on the Ground'
Lyrics
Leaves fallin' off my favorite tree
Leaves falling from the speaker's favorite tree.
Dull and brown as they hit the ground
Describing the fallen leaves as dull and brown as they touch the ground.
Wish I looked at 'em more when they were green
Expressing a regret that the speaker didn't appreciate the leaves when they were green.
I wish the leaves could stay all year round
Expressing a desire for the leaves to stay on the tree throughout the year.
But when I walk…
Transition to the act of walking.
With leaves on the ground
Repeating the image of walking with leaves on the ground.
And when I walk…
Reiteration of walking with leaves on the ground.
With leaves on the ground
Continuation of the previous line, emphasizing the experience of walking with fallen leaves.
It's my favorite time of year
Declaring that this season is the speaker's favorite time of year.
So when the trees
Referring to the time when trees are without leaves on every limb.
Are bare at every limb
Indicating the bare state of the trees during this time.
I don't worry
Expressing a lack of worry despite the bare trees.
'Cause I know when those trees will come again
Confidently stating that the trees will come to life again.
I'll remember to look at them twice
Committing to remember to appreciate the trees when they return.
But when I walk…
Returning to the act of walking with leaves on the ground.
With leaves on the ground
Repetition of the experience of walking with fallen leaves.
And when I walk…
Continuation of the theme of walking with leaves on the ground.
With leaves on the ground
Reiteration of the speaker's favorite time of year.
It's my favorite time of year
Confirmation of the enjoyment derived from walking with leaves on the ground.
And when I walk…
Repetition of the experience of walking with fallen leaves.
With leaves on the ground
Continuation of the act of walking with leaves on the ground.
And as I walk…
As the speaker walks, leaves on the ground accompany them.
With leaves on the ground
Continuation of the act of walking with leaves on the ground.
It's my favorite time of year
Reiteration of the speaker's fondness for this particular time of year.
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