My thought is the song is directed to an audience who is unfamiliar with the band.
The"million leaves" could be a literal description of what he sees from the stage of an outdoor music festival. He had dreams of being a performer, but it hasn't measured up to his expectation.
He has one chance to move the audience.
If I was sitting on the lawn listening to these guys, that line would make my ears perk. There they are - the least I could do is listen. And if you've already made up your mind that you don't like the band, well, it certainly is "the right time to lose you."
My thought is the song is directed to an audience who is unfamiliar with the band.
The"million leaves" could be a literal description of what he sees from the stage of an outdoor music festival. He had dreams of being a performer, but it hasn't measured up to his expectation.
He has one chance to move the audience.
If I was sitting on the lawn listening to these guys, that line would make my ears perk. There they are - the least I could do is listen. And if you've already made up your mind that you don't like the band, well, it certainly is "the right time to lose you."