Most associate this song with sadness, but I’d describe my feelings more as melancholy. The gray sky’s of an October day, the cooler weather give a feeling of coziness inside the home, scented candles of pumpkin spice, throws on the sofa, a fire in the fireplace and snuggling with someone you love. The lyrics “I turn my head away to hide the helpless tears” are my tears of thankfulness and gratitude to be with someone I feel is so special in my life.
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Most associate this song with sadness, but I’d describe my feelings more as melancholy. The gray sky’s of an October day, the cooler weather give a feeling of coziness inside the home, scented candles of pumpkin spice, throws on the sofa, a fire in the fireplace and snuggling with someone you love. The lyrics “I turn my head away to hide the helpless tears” are my tears of thankfulness and gratitude to be with someone I feel is so special in my life.