September in the Rain
Michael Feinstein Lyrics
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Remember, in September, in the rain
The sun went out just like a dying amber
That September in the rain
To every word of love I heard you whisper
The raindrops seemed to play our sweet refrain
Though spring is here, to me it's still September
To every word of love I heard you whisper
The raindrops seemed to play our sweet refrain
Though spring is here, to me it is still September
That September in the rain
That September that brought the pain
That September in the rain
The song "September In The Rain" by Michael Feinstein describes the poignant memories of love in the past, particularly in September when the leaves of brown are falling and the rain sets in. The first two lines denote the coming of Autumn, where the leaves are falling and the rain season starts. The last two lines of that verse compare the sun's setting with that of a dying amber. As the sun dies in beauty, so does the memory of love, but the pain remains.
The second verse indicates that despite the arrival of spring, their love remains in September, a time for new beginnings and memories. Every word of love is full of whispers that sound like sweet songs that the raindrops harmonize with. The repetition of the second verse emphasizes the pain's presence that September brought back, which is the same pain that lingers every year when September comes again. The song appeals to emotions and memories every time one encounters a personal struggle or loss, and September plays a vital role in such circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
The leaves of brown came tumbling down
The brown-colored leaves fell off the trees and were rolling on the ground.
Remember, in September, in the rain
Think back to a time in September when it was raining.
The sun went out just like a dying amber
The sun disappeared, akin to a dying ember, probably obscured by clouds.
That September in the rain
That specific September is being referred to when it was raining and the sun disappeared.
To every word of love I heard you whisper
You spoke words of love, and I listened intently to each one.
The raindrops seemed to play our sweet refrain
It felt as if the raindrops were keeping the rhythm of our sweet love song.
Though spring is here, to me it's still September
Even though it's springtime now, it feels like September, as if time has stopped for me.
That September that brought the pain
That same September is associated with an experience of agony and despair.
That September in the rain
The song finishes with the same line it began with, emphasizing the significance of that precise moment in time.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY WARREN, AL DUBIN
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