The Green Leaves of Summer
Harvest of Memories: Embracing the Green Leaves of Summer
Lyrics
Woo, woo,
Expressing an emotional sound, possibly reflecting a nostalgic or wistful sentiment.
A time to be reaping
Referring to a period for harvesting or gathering crops.
A time to be sowing
Pointing to a time for planting seeds or initiating new beginnings.
The green leaves of summer
Alluding to the vibrant, lively aspects of summer represented by green leaves.
Are calling me home "
Expressing a beckoning or calling back to a place or state symbolized by green leaves.
Twas so good to be young then
Recalling the goodness and joy of youth.
In the season of plenty
Referencing a time of abundance and prosperity.
When the catfish were jumping
Describing a time when catfish were active and easily caught.
As high as the sky
Metaphorically describing a time of great height or achievement.
A time just for planting
Highlighting a season suitable for planting seeds.
A time just for ploughing
Emphasizing a period dedicated to hard work, specifically ploughing the land.
A time to be courting
Referring to a time for romantic pursuits.
A girl of your own "
Expressing a desire for a romantic partner.
Twas so good to be young then
Reiterating the goodness and joy of youth.
To be close to the earth
Describing a connection to nature and simplicity.
And to stand by your wife
Emphasizing the importance of standing by one's spouse during significant moments.
At the moment of birth, woo
Highlighting a significant moment of new life or creation.
A time to be reaping
Repeating the idea of reaping, possibly suggesting a cyclical nature.
A time to be sowing
Reiterating the idea of sowing, emphasizing ongoing cycles of life.
A time just for living
Pointing to a time dedicated to living and experiencing life.
A place for to die "
Suggesting a place or time for the end of life.
Twas so good to be young then
Reiterating the positive aspects of being close to the earth.
To be close to the earth
Expressing a shift from the past to the present.
Now the green leaves of summer
Highlighting the current call or yearning for the past represented by green leaves.
Are calling me home "
Expressing a strong pull or attraction back to a previous state or time.
Twas so good to be young then
Reiterating the goodness and joy of youth.
To be close to the earth
Emphasizing a connection to nature and simplicity.
Now the green leaves of summer
Repeating the idea of the green leaves of summer calling back.
Are calling me home
Concluding with a strong statement about the pull or return to the past.
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