Feel that crisp breeze? In "À La Faveur De L'automne," French singer-songwriter Tété turns the arrival of autumn into a soundtrack of bittersweet longing. The narrator posts himself at the window, phone in hand, hoping a past lover will break the silence. Each falling leaf seems to strum an old melody in his head, reigniting une douce mélancolie—a gentle melancholy that is equal parts regret and warm nostalgia.
Rather than wallow, Tété turns this seasonal sadness into a playful, almost swing-like groove. He counts off “un, deux, trois, quatre” as if starting an upbeat jam, then confesses how foolish he feels for letting love slip away. Autumn’s glow paints his memories in vintage "super-scopitone" colors, reminding us that even heartache can look cinematic when framed by golden leaves. The result is a song that makes you sway while you sigh, perfect for anyone who has ever waited by a phone, watching the seasons—and maybe a romance—change.