Halloween is over, and October has come and gone. However, that doesn’t mean Fall is over just yet. With leaves drifting down from most trees, the air growing colder, and the days becoming shorter, it’s clear that Fall is approaching its end. But there’s still a little time left to savor the season’s unique charm. The crispness in the air invites cozy moments, and the vibrant colors remind us of the beauty around us. So, as we embrace the last remnants of Autumn, here are some more song picks to celebrate what’s left of this enchanting season.
Macy’s Day Parade – Green Day
Rock, Punk (2000)
This slower track from Green Day’s most underrated album “Warning” is great for the end of fall. The song’s title is about a parade that takes place every Thanksgiving, so perfect timing for the end of Fall. This song, and album for that matter, is different than Green Day’s typical sound but it still is great. The simplicity in the song, just being a simple drumbeat, and acoustic guitar chords lets Billie Joe Armstrong’s voice be front and center. The lyrics about growing up and consumerism are rather touching and hard hitting. Overall, it’s a great, slower and almost gloomy song that is a great listen to any time of year, but specifically at the tail end of Fall.
Vermillion, Pt. 2 – Slipknot
Nu Metal, Acoustic Rock (2004)
If you know anything about Slipknot’s typical sound, you’ll know that this song is not that. Lead singer Corey Taylor doesn’t yell or scream but sings in this song. Furthermore, the typical heavy riffs and drums are replaced for an almost eerie acoustic sound.
This song has fantastic lyrics, and even though the instrumentation and the singing is great, it’s the lyrics that are my favorite part. Taylor sings about a girl that he loves but can’t have. The repetitive lyrics of “I won’t let this build up inside of me” sound like he is telling himself to not obsess over her even though that’s what he is doing. Everything about this song makes it a perfect for this time of year.
Autumn In New York – Billie Holiday
Jazz, Blues (1956)
If you couldn’t tell by the title, this song talks mainly about “Autum In New York.” That is the main lyrical theme, but the song’s essence and sound makes it really feel like you could close your eyes and picture Autumn in New York. Billie Holiday has such a pretty, enchanting and sometimes almost haunting voice. These characteristics make for such a lovely Fall feeling. Paired with the explicit Fall themes, this is a no brainer for this list.
Gravedigger – Dave Matthews
Pop Rock (2003)
Unlike some of the previous picks, this song doesn’t talk about Fall. However, it talks about dark and sad topics such as death and dealing with the grief of losing someone. However, I find a sort of hope in this darker song. The chorus of “will you dig my grave shallow, so that I can feel the rain” is very fall-like to me. Although there is an end, and Dave Matthews sings about dying, there is still hope and a feeling that there is something after the end. It is all very fall like, watching the leaves and vegetation start to die, but yet there is still the knowledge and hope of the future, that this isn’t simply the end. Lastly, I think the sound of the song fits in with a November vibe.
Spins – Nicholas Hamilton
Pop (2023)
Talented actor and singer/songwriter Nicholas Hamilton has a very underrated music career. This song’s simple but emotional piano pairs extremely well with Hamilton’s voice. A feel good love song that feels like it is best enjoyed at the cusp of winter, and the end of Fall. A lot of his other songs are sadder, but this one just felt the most fall-esk to me. The cover art for the album also looks like fall, with barren tree’s just outside of a city.
Halloween – Noah Kahan
Indie, Folk (2023)
Halloween is over but this song still fits in for the season. One of the lyrics even states that “it’s not Halloween” yet the title is called Halloween. There are mentions of haunting and ghosts but not in the supernatural way. Kahan sings about a past love still lingering or “haunting” him as another way to say it’s hard to move on. All of his lyrics, in this song and all his others, are so personal but relatable as well. There is a freshness and uniqueness about it as well. That mixed with his talented musicianship is why he exploded onto the mainstream and is so popular.
Little touches like the violin paired with the acoustic guitar really harmonize well. That, the end lyric and quitter guitar slowly getting quieter, and fading out is magical. I find myself listening to this song a lot this time of the year as well as when I’m sad and looking for a sad love song.
In Autumn – Greywind
Pop Rock (2017)
Like many other songs, the song’s title helps make it an easy choice for the season and this list. The melancholy and slower sound to this song also helps distinguish this track as a “Fall song.” Greywind is an extremely underrated band, and a lot of their discography feels like Fall or Winter season songs. I like how this song builds up until a chorus finale. Drums come in and the singing gets louder and more emotional. A nice touch that I personally like a lot about this song.
Autumn Leaves – Frank Sinatra
Classic Pop (1957)
Known a lot for his Christmas songs, Frank Sinatra also has a great Fall sound to him as well. This song is easy listening to and brings a real classical Fall feel. It’s dramatic sounding, and Sinatra has a warmth in his voice that balances the theme of a cold Fall very well. The theme is explicitly Autumn as the main topic is talking about the end of summer, the loss of a lover and go figure, Autumn leaves.
About The Author
