September
Marianne Engebretsen Lyrics

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You´ve seen her everyday
Her faceless portait
If words could change, would you?
Be telling stories

In September
She won't be here anymore
So remember

It´s only said gents before
Times up, times up
Times up, times up

You´ll find the worlds to say
Just don´t lett this slip away
If words could change, would you?
Open you´re heart to her

In september
He wont be here anymore
So remember
It´s only said gents before
Times up, times up
Times up, times up

Ooooh, ooooh
Ooooh, ooooh

It´s only said gents before
She wont be here anymore

In september
She wont be here anymore
So remember
It´s only said gents before
Times up, times up
Times up, times up
In september
She wont be here anymore
(she wont be here any more)
So remember
It´s only said gents before
(It´s only said gents before)
Times up, times up
Times up, times up
Times up, times up
(she wont be here anymore)
Times up, times up
(It´s only said gents before)
Times up, times up
(she wont be here any more)
Times up, times up

Oooooooh, aaaaah

Overall Meaning

The song "September" by Marianne Engebretsen tells the story of a person who sees someone every day but never really pays attention to them until they are no longer around. The opening line "you've seen her every day, her faceless portrait" seems to indicate that the person the songwriter is singing about is someone who has been seen but never truly known, just a face in a crowd. The lyrics suggest that if words could change the situation, the singer would have told the person stories and opened their heart.

The chorus of the song is a warning that time is running out, "times up, times up" and that the person who has been overlooked will not be around anymore in September. The repetition of the warning gives a sense of urgency to the song, with the phrase "it's only said once before" indicating that this feeling of regret and missed opportunity is not uncommon.

The song is impactful because it speaks truth to the human experience of taking people for granted until they are gone. The lyrics are simple and direct, making the message accessible to everyone.

Line by Line Meaning

You´ve seen her everyday
You have encountered this person on a daily basis

Her faceless portrait
There is no clear picture of this person in your mind

If words could change, would you?
If you could express yourself better, would you try to make a difference?

Be telling stories
Share your experiences and opinions

In September
Refers to a specific time frame

She won't be here anymore
This person will no longer be present

So remember
Do not forget

It´s only said gents before
This may have been mentioned previously

Times up, times up
The window of opportunity is ending

You´ll find the worlds to say
You will discover the appropriate words to express yourself

Just don´t let this slip away
Do not allow this opportunity to pass by