This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
Fragile leaves hit the ground.
The cold air drifts into my lungs.
I see your face through the fog.
Reminds me of the dreams you lost.
I can see it in your eyes.
You're broken down;
Your hands are tied.
I can feel it in my side.
Over and over and over I've tried.
You're broken down;
Your hands are tied.
And I know you cannot hide.
Over and over and over I've tried.
It broke my heart.
It felt so good to see you.
I've never been one to put my trust in.
When did I become so weak, or have I always been? I can't put all this back in place.
This gaping hole in my chest is filled with deceit.
I fear that all my cries fell upon deaf ears.
I caress flesh with severed nerves.
I go veiled in darkness and disease.
This November swallows me whole.
And this may be the closest thing that you'll ever receive to an apology.
I close my eyes and I can see you dead.
The cold air drifts into my lungs.
I see your face through the fog.
Reminds me of the dreams you lost.
I can see it in your eyes.
You're broken down;
Your hands are tied.
I can feel it in my side.
Over and over and over I've tried.
You're broken down;
Your hands are tied.
And I know you cannot hide.
Over and over and over I've tried.
It broke my heart.
It felt so good to see you.
I've never been one to put my trust in.
When did I become so weak, or have I always been? I can't put all this back in place.
This gaping hole in my chest is filled with deceit.
I fear that all my cries fell upon deaf ears.
I caress flesh with severed nerves.
I go veiled in darkness and disease.
This November swallows me whole.
And this may be the closest thing that you'll ever receive to an apology.
I close my eyes and I can see you dead.
Lyrics submitted by malsetsfire
November Lyrics as written by Neil Boshart Joshua Bradford
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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