September
D.Sylvian Lyrics
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No time for waiting, I gotta be patient
It escapes me everytime
As your hand rewinds my soul & too you I give control
The stars are changing, your love i'm chasing like something spiritual
Held up to your light (it rains every time)
Share this peace of mind (Ooh Ooh, Ooh Ooh)
Time & time again emotions here to share
I know who you are, my love divine
I know who you are, my love divine
This all starts with you and me, making love on a beat
Could this really be a thing that i'm ready to see
Think about it, the crowd sings when i’m doing my thing
So come on love, rain down on me
Undefined when were here together
The words can’t even miss the vibe, when it’s here forever
I often reminisce on times with the coldest weather
What are we thinking of? Engagement rings enough, but no
(I know us, our loves enough)
But you’re Quiet Storm, I’m R&B
Speaking truthfully was it really for me
And as much as I hate this, imma have to let it go
But it’s really gon’ hurt because it touches my soul
I know who you are, my love divine
I know who you are, my love divine
They say a wise man would never think it
You would reminisce about you
but I could remember living you
If the proverb is true, I must be a fool
‘Cause it’s not one single day where I could go without missing you
I met you back in ‘97, around February
Girls and cash was on my mind, everything else was secondary
Little did I know that in 20 years you would go
As I grow older and older I wish that I knew you mo’
Most niggas don’t even cherish you
I seen the wrong environment, hate, envy, & poverty fucking bury you
You leave black bodies at the age of 7
I’ve seen you tell kids to slow they roll
But they didn't get the message
Elders told me to keep you close but I didn't
Listen, during our years together never knew I would miss it
To get you back, I would do anything to relive it
I guess your youth is a sacred time, we wish we could revisit
I know who you are, my love divine
I know who you are, my love divine
In the song "September" by David Sylvian, the lyrics paint a picture of a beautiful, sunny day with the sound of laughter and the swooping of birds around old, grey churches. The tone seems light and carefree, as the singer declares that they are in love but secretly wishing for rain. The image is of young people sipping coke and playing games, perhaps with a sense of innocent joy and freedom.
However, as the chorus repeats that "September's here again," there is a sense of melancholy that creeps in. Perhaps the changing of the seasons and the end of summer signals a sense of loss and nostalgia. The lyrics don't give any clear indication of what the singer is missing or longing for, but there is a sense of wistfulness that pervades the song.
Overall, "September" is a beautiful song that captures the bittersweet feelings of the end of summer and the transition into a new season. The lightness of the verses contrasts with the minor key and sadness of the chorus, creating a complex emotional landscape.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun shines high above
The bright and radiant sun hangs high in the sky
The sounds of laughter
The air is filled with the happy and joyful sounds of people laughing
The birds swoop down upon
The birds swoop down and descend upon
The crosses of old grey churches
The old and grey crosses of churches serve as the birds' destination
We say that we're in love
We verbalize that we are in love
While secretly wishing for rain
In reality, we desire rain but keep it concealed
Sipping coke and playing games
Drinking cola and engaging in games serves as our pastime
September's here again
The month of September has arrived once more
September's here again
The month of September has come around again
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Amy Campher, Anna Agosta, Ariana Martinez, Dewon Evans, Jeremy Austin, Malik Muhammed
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