September
Euphoria Again Lyrics
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Tethered to weather, dock of the bay.
Annex my mind, it's winter all the time.
And a cold wind burns holes in my throat, when a path is covered in wind and snow.
You'll know inside if you're blooming into someone.
You'll know inside if you're growing into nothing.
The opening line of "Caught in September, from summer's decay" sets the tone for the theme of change and transition in the song. The use of the word "caught" implies a sense of being trapped or stuck in this transitional period, while "summer's decay" suggests the end of something beautiful and the beginning of a less idyllic time. The following line, "Tethered to weather, dock of the bay," paints a vivid picture of being tied down to a specific place, waiting for the weather to change before one can move forward.
The second verse continues the theme of being stuck in a limbo, with the line "Annex my mind, it's winter all the time," suggesting a sense of stagnation and inner turmoil. The image of a "cold wind burn[ing] holes in my throat" emphasizes the harshness of this winter state, while "a path is covered in wind and snow" creates a feeling of isolation and detachment from the world outside.
The final lines of the song offer a glimpse of hope amidst the gloom, with the contrasting statements "You'll know inside if you're blooming into someone" and "You'll know inside if you're growing into nothing." It suggests that even in times of uncertainty and transition, there is potential for growth and self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
Caught in September, from summer's decay.
Trapped in September, as summer fades away.
Tethered to weather, dock of the bay.
Connected to the weather, anchored to the shore.
Annex my mind, it's winter all the time.
Take over my thoughts, constant state of coldness.
And a cold wind burns holes in my throat, when a path is covered in wind and snow.
The freezing wind creates painful holes in my throat when walking on a snowy path.
You'll know inside if you're blooming into someone.
You will feel it internally if you are becoming the person you are meant to be.
You'll know inside if you're growing into nothing.
You will feel it internally if you are not growing or progressing in any way.
Contributed by Parker N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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