September Song
Jeff Lynne Lyrics


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Oh, it's a long, long time
From May to December
And the days grow short
When you reach September

For when the autumn weather
Turns the leaves to flame
Then you ain't got time
For the waiting game

[Chorus]
When the days dwindle down
To a precious few
September, November
And those few golden days
I'd share with you

Those golden days I'd share with you

[Chorus]

Those golden days I'd share with you




Those golden days I'd share with you
Those golden days I'd share with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jeff Lynne's "September Song" capture the fleeting nature of time in a relationship. The opening lines highlight the duration of time from spring to fall, which feels like a long time when things are going well. However, when September arrives, the days grow shorter, signaling the approaching end of the season and the end of a relationship. The autumn weather turns the leaves to flame, which can be symbolic of the passion in a relationship, but also signifies the ending of something.


The chorus reinforces the idea that time is running out, with the remaining few months of the year being September and November. The singer acknowledges the preciousness of these few golden days and expresses a desire to share them with a loved one. The repetition of "those golden days I'd share with you" adds emphasis to the need to cherish every moment.


Overall, the lyrics of "September Song" are a poetic reminder to appreciate the time we have with loved ones and not take it for granted, as time can slip away quickly.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, it's a long, long time
The time between May and December feels endless


From May to December
Referring to a long period of time


And the days grow short
As the year progresses, the days become shorter


When you reach September
September marks the end of summer and beginning of autumn


For when the autumn weather
As the weather changes with the arrival of autumn


Turns the leaves to flame
The leaves on the trees start to change color and fall off


Then you ain't got time
There's not enough time to waste


For the waiting game
To wait around for something to happen


When the days dwindle down
As the days become fewer and fewer


To a precious few
There's only a limited amount of time left


September, November
Referring to the autumn months


And those few golden days
The days that are special and valuable


I'd share with you
Expressing a desire to spend those days with someone else


Those golden days I'd share with you
Repeating the desire to spend valuable time with someone special


Those golden days I'd share with you
Repeating the desire to spend valuable time with someone special


Those golden days I'd share with you
Repeating the desire to spend valuable time with someone special




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kurt Weill, Maxwell Anderson

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