September Song
Harry James Orchestra Lyrics
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But the days grow short when you reach September
When the autumn weather turns the leaves to flame
One hasn't got time for the waiting game
Oh, the days dwindle down to a precious few
September, November
And these few precious days I'll spend with you
The lyrics of Harry James Orchestra's September Song beautifully capture the bittersweet feeling that comes with the changing of seasons. The opening line, "Oh, it's a long, long while from May to December", sets the stage for the melancholic tone. The slow pace of the song, combined with the wistful lyrics, suggests the passing of time can be both agonizing and beautiful.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more specific about the season of autumn. The line "When the autumn weather turns the leaves to flame" evokes an image of trees shedding their leaves in a blaze of color. The reference to "the waiting game" signifies the feeling of restlessness that can come during the long and dark days of autumn.
The chorus of the song, "Oh, the days dwindle down to a precious few, September, November, and these few precious days I'll spend with you" caps off the theme of the song - the finite nature of time and the need to cherish the moments we have.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, it's a long, long while from May to December
The time between May and December seems indefinitely long
But the days grow short when you reach September
As time passes, the days become shorter, especially when September arrives
When the autumn weather turns the leaves to flame
As fall begins, the weather starts changing and the leaves on the trees start to turn red and yellow
One hasn't got time for the waiting game
There isn't enough time to waste on waiting for things to happen
Oh, the days dwindle down to a precious few
The number of days left is decreasing, making each one more valuable
September, November
Two of the few precious months left in the year
And these few precious days I'll spend with you
The singer plans to make the most of the limited time they have and will spend it with someone special
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