Try To Remember
Emma Lampert Lyrics

Try to remember the kind of September,
Reflect on a time in September when life was peaceful and slow-paced.

When life was slow and oh so mellow.
Life had a leisurely pace and was full of ease and peace.

When grass was green and grain was yellow.
A time when nature was flourishing and the harvest was plentiful.

When you were a tender and callow fellow.
A time when you were young and inexperienced, and still had much to learn.

Try to remember, and if you remember,
Recall this time in your mind, and if you succeed,

Then follow (follow) follow (follow) follow
Allow yourself to follow those memories back to those happier, simpler times.

Try to remember when life was so tender,
Think back to a time when life was more gentle, delicate, and sensitive.

That no one wept except the willow,
A time when sadness was uncommon, but when it did appear, it was shared only with nature.

That dreams were kept beside your pillow.
A time when hopes and aspirations were close at hand, and easily accessible.

That love was an ember about to billow,
A time when feelings of love and affection were just beginning to spark and develop.

Deep in December it's nice to remember,
During the dark and cold winter months, it is comforting to look back and remember happier times in the past.

Although you know the snow will follow.
Despite the colder weather that accompanies December, it is still beneficial to relive memories of past happiness.

Deep in December it's nice to remember,
Once again, acknowledging the importance of looking back on memories to bring joy and light to the present and future.

Without a hurt the heart is hollow.
If one does not have memories of past happiness, they may feel empty inside, like something is missing.

Deep in December it's nice to remember,
Repeating the importance of cherishing past memories during the winter season.

The fire of September that made us mellow.
The warmth and happiness of past Septembers can make one feel more relaxed and calm, like they are melting into a peaceful state of mind.

Deep in December our heart's should remember,
Once again emphasizing the importance of remembering the past in order to bring joy to the present and future.

And follow (follow) follow (follow) follow
Allowing oneself to use these memories to guide them forward towards happier times.