Autumn Flower
Embracing Change: Autumn's Lesson in Renewal by Roddy Frame
Lyrics
From liberty to green park
Refers to the transition from freedom (liberty) to a serene environment, possibly symbolized by Green Park.
Wrapped us up in grey
Describes being enveloped in a somber atmosphere represented by the color grey.
And falling leaves and fading tans
Highlights the imagery of autumn with falling leaves and fading tans, symbolizing the end of summer.
Remnants of a summer gone.
Reflects on the remnants of a past summer, suggesting a sense of nostalgia or loss.
Guess were gonna have to learn to live again
Expresses the need to adapt and face life again after experiencing change or challenges.
In this world
Reiterates the theme of learning to live in the current reality or circumstances.
Guess were gonna have to learn to live again
Repeats the sentiment of adjusting to life, emphasizing the challenges of existence.
In this world
Continues to underscore the necessity of learning to live in the present world.
Whatever goes down
Expresses a wish for ease and grace in facing whatever challenges come one's way.
May it fall easy on you
Conveys a hope that challenges or hardships are gentle in their impact on the individual.
Autumn flower
Introduces the metaphor of an "Autumn Flower," possibly symbolizing beauty and growth amidst seasonal changes.
Clearing out the old house
Describes the process of clearing out an old house, suggesting a metaphorical cleansing or renewal.
Illusions of self tumbling from my shelves
Depicts the dismantling of personal illusions or false beliefs, represented as items falling from shelves.
Memories of what I thought
Reflects on memories and contrasts present reality with past expectations.
Today would be back then
Conveys the disparity between the envisioned present (today) and the actual present.
Seems of all the time we spent
Acknowledges the passage of time and the moments spent making predictions about the future.
Making our predictions
Suggests that the predictions made in the past had minimal impact or influence.
The only things that ever seemed to make a dent
Highlights the significance of prayers that are sincere and without conditions in making a meaningful impact.
Were prayers without conditions
Emphasizes the idea that prayers, when unconditional, have a lasting effect.
Whatever goes down
Reiterates the hope that challenges are met with ease and grace.
Pray it falls easy on you
Reiterates the wish for challenges to have a gentle impact, emphasizing the power of prayer.
See the sky move slow
Observes the slow movement of the sky, possibly symbolizing the gradual passage of time.
Watch the wind blow
Encourages observing the wind blowing, suggesting a contemplative attitude towards life's changes.
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