Wake Me Up When September Ends
Billie Joe Armstrong and Elvis Costello Lyrics


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Summer has come and passed
The innocent can never last
Wake me up when September ends

Like my father's come to pass
Seven years has gone so fast
Wake me up when September ends
Here comes the rain again
Falling from the stars
Drenched in my pain again
Becoming who we are

cs my memory rests
But never forgets what I lost
Wake me up when September ends

Summer has come and passed
The innocent can never last
Wake me up when September ends

Ring out the bells again
Like we did when spring began
Wake me up when September ends

Here comes the rain again
Falling from the stars
Drenched in my pain again
Becoming who we are

cs my memory rests




But never forgets what I lost
Wake me up when September ends

Overall Meaning

"Wake Me Up When September Ends" is a powerful and emotional song by Billie Joe Armstrong and Elvis Costello. The lyrics tell a story of loss, pain, and longing. The song begins by describing the fleeting nature of summer, suggesting that innocence can never last. It then expresses a deep longing to be awakened from the pain and sorrow associated with the month of September.


The lyrics take a personal turn as the singer compares their experience to that of their father. The passing of seven years is mentioned, emphasizing the passage of time and the emotional toll it has taken. The plea to be woken up when September ends reflects a desire to escape the pain and move forward.


The rain serves as a metaphor for the singer's pain, described as falling from the stars and drenching them once again. This pain becomes a part of who they are, shaping their identity. The line "my memory rests but never forgets what I lost" speaks to the lasting impact of a significant loss and the inability to fully move on from it.


Overall, the song captures the universal themes of loss, longing, and the struggle to overcome pain. It portrays a sense of vulnerability and the desire for healing and renewal.


Line by Line Meaning

Summer has come and passed
The season of happiness and warmth has ended


The innocent can never last
Childhood innocence and naivety eventually fade away


Wake me up when September ends
I prefer to sleep through the hardships and sorrows of September


Like my father's come to pass
Similar to my father's departure from this world


Seven years has gone so fast
Time has swiftly passed by in the span of seven years


Wake me up when September ends
I still wish to avoid facing the challenges brought by September


Here comes the rain again
Rainfall is approaching once more


Falling from the stars
Descends from the celestial bodies above


Drenched in my pain again
Overwhelmed by the anguish that consumes me


Becoming who we are
Embracing the hardships molds us into our true selves


Cs my memory rests
As my memories find solace


But never forgets what I lost
Yet, I can never fully forget the things I have lost


Wake me up when September ends
Still yearning to be sheltered from the challenges of September


Ring out the bells again
Let the bells chime once more


Like we did when spring began
Similar to how we celebrated when spring first arrived


Wake me up when September ends
I am still seeking respite from the burdens of September




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