September In The Rain
Dave Barbour & His Orchestra & Billy May & His Orchestra Lyrics
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In September in the rain
The sun went out just like a dying ember
That September in the rain
To every word of love I heard you whisper
The raindrops seemed to play a sweet refrain
Though spring is here, to me it's still September
That September in the rain
To every word of love I heard you whisper
The raindrops seemed to play a sweet refrain
Though spring is here, to me it's still September
That September in the rain
That September in the rain
The song September In The Rain is a classic jazz standard that paints a vivid picture of the melancholic feelings that can arise when reflecting on a past romance. The lyrics speak of the changing seasons and how they are a constant reminder of a love that has not been forgotten. The opening line, "The leaves of brown came tumblin' down", is a metaphor for the end of the summer season and the coming of autumn. The singer remembers a time they spent with their lover during that autumn season, which is vividly brought to mind by the falling leaves.
The following lines, "The sun went out just like a dying ember / That September in the rain", create a powerful image of a fading love. The metaphor suggests that the passion of their love was slowly and inevitably extinguished like the dying embers of a fire. Despite the distance from that September, the memories of their romance still stir emotion in the singer. The feelings they had for one another still resonate sweetly in their mind, even though time has moved on. The final lines of the song repeat the image of September in the rain, suggesting that the memories will always remain no matter how much time passes.
Line by Line Meaning
The leaves of brown came tumblin' down, remember
I have vivid memories of the autumn leaves falling to the ground.
In September in the rain
This took place during a rainy September month.
The sun went out just like a dying ember
The sun faded away slowly, like a dying fire.
That September in the rain
Once again, this event occured during a rainy September.
To every word of love I heard you whisper
You whispered words of love to me and I cherish them.
The raindrops seemed to play a sweet refrain
The sound of the raindrops created a lovely melody.
Though spring is here, to me it's still September
Despite the change of season, my mind is still fixated on the memories of that September.
That September in the rain
The phrase is repeated again, emphasizing the significance of that specific moment in time.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Warren, Al Dubin
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