September
Justin Timberlake & Anna Kendrick & Earth Wind & Fire Lyrics
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The 21st night of September?
Love was changing the minds of pretenders
While chasing the clouds away
Our hearts were ringing
In the key that our souls were singing
As we danced in the night
Ba de ya - say do you remember
Ba de ya - dancing in September
Ba de ya - never was a cloudy day
My thoughts are with you
Holding hands with your heart to see you
Only blue talk and love
Remember how we knew love was here to stay
Now December found the love we shared in September
Only blue talk and love
Remember, the true love we share today
Ba de ya - say do you remember
Ba de ya - dancing in September
Ba de ya - never was a cloudy day
Ba de ya - say do you remember
Ba de ya - dancing in September
Ba de ya - never was a cloudy day
The bell was ringing, aha
Our souls were singing
Do you remember
Never was a cloudy day
Ba de ya - say do you remember
Ba de ya - dancing in September
Ba de ya - never was a cloudy day
Ba de ya - say do you remember
Ba de ya - dancing in September
Ba de ya - never was a cloudy day
Break it down for me
Say do you remember
Dancing in September
Ba de ya
Say do you remember
Do you remember?
Ba de ya - dancing in September (dancing in September)
Ba de ya - never was a cloudy day
Uh huh! (bring it back now)
Come on (bring it back now)
Dancing in September
Uh huh!
All the way down to the summer
The lyrics to "September" by Justin Timberlake, Anna Kendrick, and Earth, Wind & Fire evoke a sense of nostalgia by recalling the 21st night of September, a time when love was in the air, and our hearts were ringing. The lyrics suggest a time of pure happiness and joy and describe the beauty of the starry nights that accompanied the celebration of love. The lyrics also mention the importance of true love that lasts through the years and can withstand the test of time. The sound of the song is catchy, upbeat, and encourages people to dance, which complements the message of the lyrics. The repetition of "Ba de ya" emphasizes the fun, carefree, and joyful mood that the song embodies.
The lyrics also suggest a deeper meaning about love and how it can transform people's lives. It seems to imply that the love experienced on that night was transformative and that it influenced the minds of pretenders, which symbolizes people who had not yet found true love. The song, therefore, presents a utopian vision of a world where love reigns supreme and people can be happy without any worries. The lyrics create a sense of community and inclusivity by inviting people to dance together in the month of September and remember the beautiful moments that they shared.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you remember
Asking if the listener recalls a past memory
The 21st night of September?
Specifically asking if the listener remembers a particular night in September
Love was changing the minds of pretenders
People who previously pretended to be in love actually fell in love
While chasing the clouds away
The happiness of being in love made any figurative clouds (worries or sadness) disappear
Our hearts were ringing
We felt intense emotions of happiness and love
In the key that our souls were singing
Our actions, emotions, and feelings were in complete harmony
As we danced in the night
We enjoyed a romantic dance at night, which symbolizes a carefree and romantic time
Remember how the stars stole the night away
The beauty and magic of the moment was so intense that time stopped and the stars seemed to shine brighter
Ba de ya - say do you remember
Repeating the question, trying to evoke remembrance
Ba de ya - dancing in September
Repeating the phrase, invoking a nostalgic feeling
Ba de ya - never was a cloudy day
Repeating the phrase to emphasize the absence of any negative emotions or events
My thoughts are with you
The singer is thinking of a specific person while reminiscing
Holding hands with your heart to see you
The two people were holding hands while gazing into each other's eyes, showing deep affection and love
Only blue talk and love
Their conversations were romantic in nature, focusing only on feelings of love
Remember how we knew love was here to stay
Reaffirming the certainty of their love and commitment
Now December found the love we shared in September
Referencing the fact that they still have a strong relationship, months later
The true love we share today
Affirming the reality of their love, that it's not just a past memory
The bell was ringing, aha
A signal of celebration and happiness
Our souls were singing
Their emotions and feelings were in harmony, as they experienced a blissful moment
Do you remember
Repeating the question, as if to relive the moment
Uh huh! (bring it back now)
An exclamation of excitement and eagerness
Come on (bring it back now)
Encouraging others to remember and join in the nostalgia
Dancing in September
Recalling a joyous time of dancing and happiness
All the way down to the summer
Suggesting that the memories of their love extend beyond September, through the rest of the year (including summer)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RHYTHM RECORDS INC D/B/A STEELCHEST MUSIC
Written by: Al McKay, Maurice White, Allee Willis
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