First Days of Fall
Longing in Autumn's Embrace
Lyrics
At the end of the summer there's a couple of days
Refers to the end of summer, a transitional period.
Before the weather starts shiftin' and changin' it's ways
Describes the days before weather changes.
The winds blow so gently on the things lovers do
Symbolizes the gentle winds of love.
That was the season when I first met you
Recalls the season when the singer met the person.
We fell so deep in love, nothin' to fear
Expresses deep love without fear.
It came to be our favorite time of year
States that this season became their favorite time.
Now every autumn makes a bittersweet call
Highlights the bittersweet nature of every autumn.
I'm missin' you darlin' in the first days of fall
Expresses longing for the person in the beginning of fall.
It's early September, school days once more
Describes early September, reminiscent of school days.
I watch the little kids walk by my door
Observes children walking by, possibly triggering memories.
We always planned to have some of our own
Mentions a past plan to have children together.
But that was the old days, how far they have flown
Reflects on the passage of time and changing circumstances.
I smile at the neighbor boy makin' his way
Smiles at a neighbor boy but feels a sense of loss.
My heart starts sinkin' and I turn away
Senses emotional pain, turning away from memories.
To a picture of you and me there on the wall
Looks at a picture, perhaps a reminder of happier times.
I'm missin' you darlin' in the first days of fall
Expresses the yearning for the person during fall.
I try to stand tall, to keep up my pride
Attempts to maintain pride despite internal struggles.
Hiding the big hole that's deep here inside
Describes a deep emotional void that is hidden.
I'm a man with no purpose, just walkin' around
Feels purposeless and lonely among others.
Among lovers and children, alone in their crowd
Highlights solitude amidst lovers and children.
No use in tryin' to plan out my day
Conveys the futility of planning in the face of emotional pain.
It's just gonna end in the same silent way
Anticipates a silent and unfulfilling day.
This time of year it's no use at all
States the ineffectiveness of planning during this time of year.
I'm missin' you darlin' in the first days of fall
Expresses the continued yearning for the person.
Now every autumn makes a bittersweet call
Reiterates the bittersweet nature of every autumn.
I'm missin' you darlin' in the first days of fall
Restates the emotional longing for the person at the start of fall.
I'm missin' you darlin' in the first days of fall
Reaffirms the deep longing for the person during the initial days of fall.
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