The Green Leaves of Summer
Embracing Life's Seasons: The Green Leaves of Summer Meaning
Lyrics
A time to be reapin', a time to be sowin'.
A time for harvesting and a time for planting.
The green leaves of Summer are callin' me home.
The vibrant foliage of summer is beckoning the speaker back home.
'Twas so good to be young then, in a season of plenty,
Reflecting on the joy of youth during a bountiful season.
When the catfish were jumpin' as high as the sky.
Nostalgia for a time when catfish were abundant and leaping energetically.
A time just for plantin', a time just for ploughin'.
A time dedicated to planting and plowing the land.
A time to be courtin' a girl of your own.
A time to court a girl and build a romantic connection.
'Twas so good to be young then, to be close to the earth,
Recalling the goodness of being young and close to nature.
And to stand by your wife at the moment of birth.
Highlighting the meaningful experience of supporting one's spouse during childbirth.
A time to be reapin', a time to be sowin'.
Reiteration of the cyclical nature of life, with times for reaping and sowing.
The green leaves of Summer are callin' me home.
The allure of the green leaves of summer continues to draw the speaker homeward.
'Twas so good to be young then, with the sweet smell of apples,
Fond memories of being young, accompanied by the sweet fragrance of apples.
And the owl in the pine tree a-winkin' his eye.
A charming image of an owl in a pine tree, symbolizing nature's watchful presence.
A time just for plantin', a time just for ploughin'.
Emphasizing the specific times for planting, plowing, and living.
A time just for livin', a place for to die.
Reflecting on the inevitable cycle of life, acknowledging both living and dying.
'Twas so good to be young then, to be close to the earth,
Reiterating the joy of youth and the closeness to the earth.
Now the green leaves of Summer are callin' me home.
The green leaves of summer are once again calling the speaker back home.
'Twas so good to be young then, to be close to the earth,
Reaffirmation of the goodness of being young and connected to the earth.
Now the green leaves of Summer are callin' me home.
The persistent call of the green leaves of summer signaling a return home.
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