Obviously, the song is about the end of Autumn - vacillating between the choice between allowing oneself to 'dread Winter' or 'taking solace' in 'the hope of Spring'. Naturally, one can infer whatever 'metaphor' they wish. Everything in the universe 'ends', same-same everything in the universe must 'begin' as well - and many things, especially things that are part of 'life', are cyclic in nature; the seasons, for example.
For you, this song 'could' be about facing one's own mortality - or, perhaps that of a loved one. Then again, another might simply see this as a song about a fond relationship that they know is about to end - perhaps, even if only for a short while. It is a beautifully written song... It reminds me very much of the stuff I used to write.
Obviously, the song is about the end of Autumn - vacillating between the choice between allowing oneself to 'dread Winter' or 'taking solace' in 'the hope of Spring'. Naturally, one can infer whatever 'metaphor' they wish. Everything in the universe 'ends', same-same everything in the universe must 'begin' as well - and many things, especially things that are part of 'life', are cyclic in nature; the seasons, for example.
For you, this song 'could' be about facing one's own mortality - or, perhaps that of a loved one. Then again, another might simply see this as a song about a fond relationship that they know is about to end - perhaps, even if only for a short while. It is a beautifully written song... It reminds me very much of the stuff I used to write.