Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves: A Poignant Tale of Longing
Lyrics
I still see you standing there
You're still vividly present in my memory
Your hair was soft and skin was fair
You had gentle qualities and a fair complexion
And your eyes shined like the brightest star
Your eyes were exceptionally bright and captivating
Oh how soft the words you spoke
Your words were tender and gentle
Every laugh and every joke
Every expression of joy, every jest you made
I hope that you're happy where you are
I wish for your happiness wherever you are
Cause these autumn leaves they spell your name
The falling autumn leaves remind me of you
And the sunshine oh how it glistens
The sunlight reflects a sense of beauty
And the birds they sing your favorite song
The birds sing a song that you loved
Hoping that you'll come back down to hear them
Hoping you'll return to hear them again
But your way up north tryna dodge your hurt
You're distant, avoiding your pain
But there's no one around up there to listen
No one there to understand your struggles
So come back to me and this autumn breeze
Come back to me in this autumn atmosphere
And tell my family how much you miss them
Share how much you miss my family
Oh the roads that go untraveled
Unexplored paths and revelations yearn for you
And the truths that have unraveled
Unveiled truths are waiting for your return
Are longing for you to get back home
Your presence is missed at home
Weaving through the late night traffic
Struggling through difficulties just to move forward
Just to try and get past it
Trying to overcome challenges alone
You're alone but
You're solitary but concealed
No one really knows
Your innocence is preserved
But your nose is clean
You're clean and blameless
And your hands aren't dirty
You're calm and not involved in wrongdoing
Slow on down you're not in a hurry
Take your time, there's no rush
To wherever that jaded heart leads ya
Wherever your damaged heart leads
Be careful what you do
Be mindful of your actions
And the paths that you choose
Be cautious about the paths you take
Cause I promise darling that this world needs ya
The world needs your presence
Cause these autumn leaves they spell your name
The falling autumn leaves symbolize you
And the sunshine oh how it glistens
The sunshine represents beauty
And the birds they sing your favorite song
The birds' song recalls your favorite tune
Hoping that you'll come back down to hear them
Hoping for your return to listen to them
But your way up north tryna dodge your hurt
You're avoiding pain by staying away
But there's no one around up there to listen
No one to empathize with you in that place
So come back to me and this autumn breeze
Come back to me in this autumn setting
And tell my family how much you miss them
Express to my family how much you miss them
So come back to me before autumn leaves
Come back before the season changes
So we can have more nights we won't remember
So we can create more memorable moments together
And don't you cry I'll be alright
Assurance that things will be fine despite separation
Till the leaves back around next September
Looking forward to the return next autumn
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