Devendra Banhart – Ape in Pink Marble

"October All the Time" is a wistful folk ballad that wraps the ache of fleeting time in the golden haze of autumn. Gentle fingerpicked guitar weaves through soft percussion brushes and a mournful violin, evoking crackling leaves and distant frost. The lyrics—wistful yet warm—paint October as a metaphor for moments too beautiful to hold onto, where "the weight off our minds" clashes with the quiet truth of "isn’t it funny how time flies." Perfect for fans of quiet grandeur or intimate storytelling, this song feels like a sunset you’re desperate to remember.

[Verse 1]
Don’t we wish it was October all the time
With the wind in our hair like a whispered goodbye
And the weight off our minds
Leaves like embers underfoot
Rain like tears in our eyes
Well, isn’t it funny
How time flies

[Verse 2]
Don’t we wish it was October all the time
With the frost painting ghosts on the windowpane
And the weight off our minds
Wishing the past would rewind
But the future won’t wait
Well, isn’t it funny
How time flies

[Chorus]
‘Cause don’t we wish it was October all the time
With the stars in our hearts like a fading light
And the weight off our minds
Maybe one day, we’ll wake up and find
That the years were kind
Well, isn’t it funny
How time flies

[Bridge]
But the thing about the leaves
Is they fall just to rise
Every year, like a promise
That love never dies
And what we have now
Is the autumn, the now, the why

[Final Chorus]
Don’t we wish it was October all the time
With the wind on our faces
And the weight off our minds
With the leaves underfoot
And the rain in our eyes
Well, isn’t it funny
How time flies

[Outro]
And isn’t it funny
How time flies
But October still lives
In the corners of our eyes

[End]


October All the Time

Still, We Move is a tender, reflective journey through memory, loss, resilience, and quiet hope. With delicate acoustic guitar and piano arrangements, the album blends introspective storytelling and emotional depth, capturing moments of solitude and strength. Influenced by the evocative tones of artists in the indie folk and alternative space, O.B.A.65 creates a soundscape that feels both timeless and deeply personal. From the wistful imagery of “Paper Lanterns” to the grounded warmth of “Driftwood Heart,” this album invites you to pause, reflect, and move forward—still.

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