Lyrics
Let's read the trees and their Autumn leaves,
Observing nature's changes, particularly the Autumn leaves on trees.
As they fall like a dress undone
Comparing falling leaves to a dress coming undone, symbolizing change.
At the end of Summers, love will find lovers
Love blossoms at the end of summer for those seeking companionship in the shadows.
Who need the shadows of a winter sun
Reference to the comforting warmth found in the shadows of a winter sun.
Don't tell me you're leaving we can hide in the evening
Pleading not to leave, finding solace in the evening's darkness.
It's getting darker than it should
Expressing concern about the increasing darkness, possibly metaphorical for difficulties.
If we read the leaves as they blow in the breeze
Wondering if understanding the signs (like falling leaves) could prevent separation.
Would it stop us now, my love
Questioning whether interpreting signs could halt the progression of events.
Time enough for hard questions
Acknowledging that there is time for difficult questions in a relationship.
Time enough for all our fears
Emphasizing that there is ample time to address and overcome fears.
Time is tougher than we both know yet,
Highlighting the challenging nature of time and its impact on emotions.
Time enough for tears
Emphasizing that time allows for the expression of deep emotions, including tears.
The moon is milk and the sky where it's split
Describing the moon as milky and the sky as magical, invoking a sense of wonder.
Is magic, and we all need to believe, that we can
Encouraging belief in the possibility of waking up in a dream-like state.
Wake up in the dream, it's not as hard as it seems
Asserting that realizing dreams is not as difficult as it may seem.
You know its harder to leave
Stating that it is harder to leave once dreams are realized.
Time enough for being braver
Emphasizing that there is time to be courageous in the face of challenges.
Time enough for all the fears
Reiterating the availability of time to confront and overcome fears.
Time is tougher than we both know yet
Acknowledging the toughness of time and its impact on emotions.
Time enough for tears
Reiterating that time allows for the expression of deep emotions, including tears.
I heard you say underneath your breaths some
Noting the subtle prayers or expressions of hope heard under one's breath.
kind of prayers I heard
Referring to prayers expressing a desire not to feel a certain way about someone.
You say underneath your breath that you never
Acknowledging an expressed reluctance to feel a particular way about someone.
wanted, to feel this way about anybody else
Highlighting the unique and intense emotions felt for a specific person.
Time enough for hard questions
Repeating the idea that there is time for challenging questions in a relationship.
Time enough for all our fears
Reiterating that there is ample time to address and overcome fears.
Time is tougher than we both know yet
Reaffirming the challenging nature of time and its impact on emotions.
Time enough for tears
Reiterating that time allows for the expression of deep emotions, including tears.
Time enough for being braver
Emphasizing that there is time to be courageous in the face of challenges.
Time enough I love this time of year,
Expressing love for the current season while acknowledging the passage of time.
Time is tough, its running away from us,
Noting the fleeting nature of time and its tendency to escape.
Time enough for tears
Reiterating that time allows for the expression of deep emotions, including tears.
Time enough for tears
Stressing that there is time for the expression of sadness through tears.
Time enough for tears
Repeating the theme that time allows for the expression of deep emotions, including tears.
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