Broken Arrows

i think it's about a relationship in which they were fighting to keep going (the arrows), but it didn't work out, and he watched it change.

mainly, he's part of a change. like. he's saying that "the leaves are brown and it's too cold to bathe" when he is in the relationship, and then when it's over, he reflects back on what he said, and he's cynical about it "thats the way things are sometimes. msot of the time"

i donno.

i like this song. quite clear whats happening in the lyrics

I think the theme of the song is fairly apparent: it's about an intimate relationship that lasted a summer. I don't know if there is supposed to be a deeper symbolism to that, but I believe he is mostly trying to capture the feeling of that. It's very autumnal and expresses a sense of nostalgia. I'm not sure if I agree entirely with ad!eu about José being cynical, but I think there is something experienced, seasoned, and maybe a little jaded about his tone. He sounds to me as if he's just brushing the whole feeling off like "that's the way things are..."

Also, I think the broken arrows may be referencing Cupid's arrows and would then symbolize the ended relationship. As an opening line that really sets the stage for the song.

Hrm, Broken Arrow means lost missiles in military speak, doesn't it?

Maybe there's a militaristic theme to it.