The Tragedy Of The Leaves by Matt Hires is a song about the harsh realities of life and death. The lyrics describe the bleakness of winter and how everything seems buried and splintered. The singer also reminisces about his mother's sister who took her own life and wonders if she kept the lights on before she died. The leaves in the song symbolize the tragic aspects of life. The singer knows that everyone dies alone and regrets some of the mistakes he's made in his own life, particularly in his relationship with his girlfriend. However, he still cherishes their love and doesn't want to die alone. The song ends on a more hopeful note, with the singer pondering if the first spring screen will bring back a spark of life. He knows that the tragedy of the leaves will eventually pass, and they will return to him. The repeated plea for someone to come back to him could possibly be directed towards his girlfriend or a loved one he's lost. Overall, The Tragedy Of The Leaves is a melancholic yet heartfelt song about coming to terms with mortality and the beauty that can still be found in life.
