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September Morning News
Gravy Train Lyrics
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Bring them inside my shop, let the rain soar through your soul (?)
What's that you're saying, alleyway's bustlin'
With rumors that the war is outside our city walls
September morning news, you bring me down...
September morning news, you bring me down
Fathers and brothers fled from the churches
Sent to the place they loved by the stones and stares of their flaws
Wives and their daughters, blood on their blouses
Spat on the ones they love with their terror and fear
September morning news, you bring me down...
September morning news, you bring me down
You're broken-hearted, I remember your face
You blessed the flag we brought on that hard-won Bastille Day
September morning of sorrow and doubt
Where can I turn to now the new day's likely over?
September morning news, you bring me down...
September morning news, you bring me down...
September morning news, you bring me down...
September morning news, you bring me down
The song "September Morning News" by Gravy Train appears to be a commentary on the disheartening news and events that often occur in our world. The opening lyrics invite listeners to enter a shoe repair shop, a place where one can take a moment to escape the rain and the harshness of reality. However, the next line references rumors of a war outside the city, foreshadowing the somber tone of the song. The chorus repeats the phrase "September morning news, you bring me down," showing the singer's frustration and sadness with the state of the world.
The following verses describe the devastating effects of war on families, with fathers and brothers forced to leave their homes and wives and daughters left to suffer the consequences. The imagery of blood on blouses and loved ones being spat on highlights the brutality of war and its lasting impact on families. The song then turns to a plea for a way forward, asking "where can I turn to now the new day's likely over?" The repetition of the chorus drives home the idea that each day seems to bring more bad news and heartache.
Overall, "September Morning News" seems to be a commentary on the cyclical nature of bad news and the toll that it can take on people's mental health. The shoe repair shop represents a place of respite, but ultimately, the world outside the door is too overwhelming to ignore. Gravy Train's use of vivid imagery and repetition throughout the song create a poignant and memorable message.
Line by Line Meaning
September morning, who needs their shoes repaired?
It's a new day, I'm open for business, and offering to repair shoes for whoever needs it.
Bring them inside my shop, let the rain soar through your soul (?)
Come inside my shop from the rain, and let the atmosphere of the shop make you feel better.
What's that you're saying, alleyway's bustlin' With rumors that the war is outside our city walls
The town is buzzing with rumors of a war happening outside of it.
September morning news, you bring me down...
The news of the day is depressing.
Fathers and brothers fled from the churches Sent to the place they loved by the stones and stares of their flaws
Men were forced to flee from churches they loved due to judgment and criticism they received.
Wives and their daughters, blood on their blouses Spat on the ones they love with their terror and fear
Women were attacked and betrayed by people they love, leaving them physically and emotionally harmed.
September morning news, you bring me down...
The news of the day is still depressing.
You're broken-hearted, I remember your face You blessed the flag we brought on that hard-won Bastille Day
I remember a time when you were happy and patriotic, but now you're heartbroken.
September morning of sorrow and doubt Where can I turn to now the new day's likely over?
The morning is full of sadness and uncertainty, and it feels like the day is already over.
September morning news, you bring me down...
The news of the day continues to bring me down.
September morning news, you bring me down...
The news of the day still continues to bring me down.
September morning news, you bring me down...
The news of the day has brought me down multiple times.
September morning news, you bring me down
The news of the day has brought me down one final time.
Contributed by Landon R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.