Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth,_Wind_&_Fire
Discography
Earth, Wind & Fire (1971)
The Need of Love (1971)
Last Days and Time (1972)
Head to the Sky (1973)
Open Our Eyes (1974)
That's the Way of the World (1975)
Spirit (1976)
All 'n All (1977)
I Am (1979)
Faces (1980)
Raise! (1981)
Powerlight (1983)
Electric Universe (1983)
Touch the World (1987)
Heritage (1990)
Millennium (1993)
In the Name of Love (1997)
The Promise (2003)
Illumination (2005)
Now, Then & Forever (2013)
Holiday (2014)
The Classic Christmas Album (2015)
September '99
Earth Wind & Fire Lyrics
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Love was changing the mind of pretenders
While chasing the clouds away
Our hearts were ringing
In the key that our souls were singing
As we danced in the night
Remember, how the stars stole the night away, yeah yeah yeah
Hey hey hey
Ba de ya, say do you remember?
Ba de ya, dancing in September
Ba de ya, never was a cloudy day
Ba duda, ba duda, ba duda, badu
Ba duda, badu, ba duda, badu
Ba duda, badu, ba duda, yeah
My thoughts are with you
Holding hands with your heart to see you
Only blue talk and love
Remember, how we knew love was here to stay
Now December
Found the love we shared in September
Only blue talk and love
Remember, the true love we share today
Hey hey hey
Ba de ya, say do you remember?
Ba de ya, dancing in September
Ba de ya, never was a cloudy day
There was a
Ba de ya, say do you remember?
Ba de ya, dancing in September
Ba de ya, golden dreams were shiny days
Now our bell was ringing, aha
Our souls was singing
Do you remember every cloudy day, yau
There was a
Ba de ya, say do you remember?
Ba de ya, dancing in September
Ba de ya, never was a cloudy day
There was a
Ba de ya, say do you remember?
Ba de ya, dancing in September
Ba de ya, golden dreams were shiny days
Ba de ya de ya de ya
Ba de ya de ya de ya
Ba de ya de ya de ya, de ya
Ba de ya de ya de ya
Ba de ya de ya de ya
Ba de ya de ya de ya, de ya
The lyrics to Earth Wind & Fireβs song βSeptemberβ speak of a memory of love, joy, and optimism that filled the air on the 21st night of September. The song starts by asking if the listeners remember that day when love was changing the mind of fake lovers or those who pretended to care. The clouds are referred to as a metaphor to represent the problems, negativity that love can face, but dancing it off and chasing the clouds away is the solution, which gives a carefree attitude.
The lyrics continue with the singer referring to holding hands with a loved one, feeling euphoria while still being in love with them. The months pass, and itβs now December, and the singer remembers the love shared in September and how the folks knew their love was to last long because it was pure. The rest of the lyrics continue with repetitions of βBa de yaβ and βsay do you remember,β with the memories of September being described as golden and shiny days.
Overall, the lyrics are nostalgic and suggests that the memory of joyful and fulfilling past experiences often brings a sense of hope and positivity in individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you remember, 21st night of September?
Can you recall the night of September 21st?
Love was changing the mind of pretenders
The power of love was transforming insincere individuals
While chasing the clouds away
In the process, they were also forgetting their troubles
Our hearts were ringing
Our emotions were elated
In the key that our souls were singing
Our innermost being was resonating with happiness
As we danced in the night
We expressed our joy through dancing
Remember, how the stars stole the night away, yeah yeah yeah
We will never forget how the beauty of the starry sky overwhelmed us
Ba de ya, say do you remember?
Those unforgettable moments, do you recall them?
Ba de ya, dancing in September
Those carefree moments, dancing in September
Ba de ya, never was a cloudy day
The happiness we felt during that time was pure and untarnished
Ba duda, ba duda, ba duda, badu
A nonsensical phrase conveying the upbeat mood of the song
My thoughts are with you
I am thinking about you fondly
Holding hands with your heart to see you
I am embracing your true character and nature
Only blue talk and love
Our conversations were filled with positivity and affection
Remember, how we knew love was here to stay
We reminisce about the assurance we had in our love's longevity
Now December
Time has passed
Found the love we shared in September
Yet our love has remained true and strong
Ba de ya, say do you remember?
Reflecting on those cherished memories once again
Ba de ya, dancing in September
Revisiting the carefree dancing days
Ba de ya, never was a cloudy day
The memories stay bright and happy
Ba de ya, golden dreams were shiny days
We shared hopeful aspirations and joyful moments
Now our bell was ringing, aha
A metaphor for the success and joy we have achieved
Our souls was singing
Our spirits were lifted and fulfilled
Do you remember every cloudy day, yau
Even during the difficult times, we kept our love strong
Ba de ya, say do you remember?
Looking back once again
Ba de ya, dancing in September
Revisiting those carefree dancing days yet again
Ba de ya, never was a cloudy day
The memories are still vibrant and full of happiness
Ba de ya, golden dreams were shiny days
Our hopes and joyous memories never tarnished
Ba de ya de ya de ya
Another upbeat and nonsensical phrase conveying the joyful spirit of the song
Ba de ya de ya de ya, de ya
The musical refrain of the song
Writer(s): Maurice White, Allee Willis, Al Mckay
Contributed by Chloe D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Camarillian
Do you remember, 21st night of September?
Love was changing the minds of pretenders, While chasing the clouds away....
Our hearts were ringing, In the key that our soul's were singing
As we danced in the night, remember, the stars stole the night away....
Da-da-bah
Bah-dee-ah, say do you remember
Bah-dee-ah, dancing in SeptemberΒ
Bah-dee-ah, never was a cloudy day!
My thoughts were with you, holding hands with your heart, to see you, only blue talk and love remember, how we knew love was here to stay
Now December, found the love we shared in September, only blue talk and love remember, true love we share today....
Bah-dee-ah, say do you remember
Bah-dee-ah, dancing in September
Bah-dee-ah, never was a cloudy day!
And we say, bah-de-ah, dee-ah, dee-ah, bah-dee-ah, dee-ah, dee-ah, bah-dee-ah, dee ah, dee ah, dee ah!! Β X2
Da-ba-bah
Bah-dee-ah, say do you remember
Bah-dee-ah, dancing in September
Bah-dee-ah, never was a cloudy day!
Da-ba-bah
Bah-dee-ah, say do you remember
Bah-dee-ah, dancing in September
Bah-dee-ah, never was a cloudy day!
Da-ba-bah
Bah-dee-ah, say do you remember
Bah-dee-ah, dancing in September
Bah-dee-ah, never was a cloudy day!
@PhatsandSmall
Wonderful memories of remixing this. An honour & a pleasure to work with Earth, Wind & Fire. Thank you for all the positive
comments :)
@LAZYSUNDAY
masterpiece!
@thisbambibites
It's an evergreen floorfiller :-)
@shaehepburn2979
THANK YOU, Phats & Small, you managed to make a legendary song even better! (if that is even possible....but hey it IS)
@daelen.cclark
Phats & Small... you guys are f$#@inβ awesome!
@jettandrewroxas35
Been a fan of you guys since feel good days 1998
@joshual.1728
Thank you Maurice White for your music. Good night my friend. π
@Accesserised
A legend dies.... his music lives ^^
@naturalbornkiller361
For eva!
@lizabetke
I almost feel ashamed to admit it, but I prefer this version over the original.