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"Les Feuilles mortes" (song)

"Les Feuilles mortes" is a heartfelt French song, often translated as "Autumn Leaves." It reflects on the melancholy of lost love, using the imagery of falling autumn leaves to symbolize memories that fade with time. The lyrics evoke nostalgia, longing, and the bittersweet nature of remembering a past romance that has ended. Its poetic language captures universal feelings of longing and the inevitable passage of time, resonating deeply with listeners through its poetic portrayal of love’s transience. The song has become an enduring classic, celebrated for its emotional depth and lyrical beauty.