September
KITCHEN - Justin Timberlake 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 song "September" by Justin Timberlake is a nostalgic tribute to love and the memories that come with it. The lyrics describe a time in September that was filled with love, laughter, and dancing. The first verse reminisces about the 21st night of September, and how love was changing the minds of people who pretended not to care. It was a night when the clouds were chased away, and hearts were ringing in the key that souls were singing. The second verse talks about the love shared in December, but how it all started in September, with only blue talk and love. It reminds the listener to hold on to true love, and remember the memories of dancing in September.
Throughout the song, the chorus repeats the catchy phrase "Ba de ya - say do you remember, ba de ya - dancing in September, ba de ya - never was a cloudy day." This refrain captures the carefree spirit of September and the happiness that the memories bring. It makes the listener want to dance and sing along, to feel the freedom and joy of that special moment in time. The bell that rings in the background creates a festive atmosphere, as if the memory is being celebrated.
The breakdown brings the song back to the present, asking the listener if they remember dancing in September. It's an invitation to go back in time and let the memories wash over them. The song ends with the line "all the way down to the summer," implying that the memories of September are so cherished that they last throughout the year and help brighten even the darkest days.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you remember
Asking the listener if they remember a significant time in the past
The 21st night of September?
Asking if the listener remembers a specific day in September
Love was changing the minds of pretenders
Love was converting people who were pretending to be someone they're not
While chasing the clouds away
Love was making everything clear and bright
Our hearts were ringing
We were full of joy and happiness
In the key that our souls were singing
We were in tune with our feelings and emotions
As we danced in the night
We enjoyed each other's company and were carefree
Remember how the stars stole the night away
The stars were visible and shining so brightly that it felt like they took over the night sky
Ba de ya - say do you remember
Using the sound 'ba de ya' to remind the listener of the memories being described
Ba de ya - dancing in September
Reminding the listener about dancing in September with the same sound
Ba de ya - never was a cloudy day
There was never any negative energy around, we had pure happiness
My thoughts are with you
I am thinking of you
Holding hands with your heart to see you
Holding hands and being transparent with each other
Only blue talk and love
Talking about sadness but still being in love
Remember how we knew love was here to stay
Reflecting on how we knew we would love each other for a long time
Now December found the love we shared in September
We still have the love we had in September, even in December
The true love we share today
The love we share is real and true
The bell was ringing, aha
The sound of bells is heard
Our souls were singing
Our hearts were open and singing with joy
Break it down for me
Asking someone to explain something in a simple way
Say do you remember
Asking if they recall something from the past
All the way down to the summer
Remembering everything that happened between September and summer
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Al McKay, Maurice White, Allee Willis
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