September in the Rain
Peggy Lee with the Dave Barbour Band Lyrics
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In September in the rain
The sun went out just like a dying ember
That September in the rain
To every word of love I heard you whisper
The raindrops seemed to play a sweet refrain
Though spring is here, to me it's still September
That September in the rain
To every word of love I heard you whisper
The raindrops seemed to play a sweet refrain
Though spring is here, to me it's still September
That September in the rain
That September in the rain
In the song "September in the Rain," Peggy Lee with the Dave Barbour Band reminisces about a past love affair that took place during the rainy month of September. The opening lyrics, "The leaves of brown came tumblin' down, remember in September in the rain," evoke the imagery of the autumn season with its falling leaves and breezy atmosphere. The next line, "The sun went out just like a dying ember," reflects the mood of the singer, who is pining for a lost love.
As the song progresses, we learn that the singer remembers the love whispers that were exchanged on those rainy September evenings. The raindrops outside served as a sweet refrain to the words of love that were shared. The lyrics, "Though spring is here, to me it's still September, that September in the rain," signify that even though time has passed, the singer still remembers and feels the same emotions as if it were that same September.
The song captures the nostalgic feeling of reminiscing about a past love affair, and the lyrics are relatable to anyone who has experienced a similar situation. The melody is soothing and reflective, perfectly capturing the memories of a past love in the rain.
Line by Line Meaning
The leaves of brown came tumblin' down, remember
The falling leaves of autumn, colored brown, were a sight to behold, unforgettable in memory.
In September in the rain
This event occurred during September when the rain was frequent.
The sun went out just like a dying ember
The sun, as it disappeared behind the clouds, gave the impression of fading like an extinguishing bonfire.
That September in the rain
This event took place during September when the weather was wet.
To every word of love I heard you whisper
While you spoke about love, I listened carefully to every word you uttered.
The raindrops seemed to play a sweet refrain
The sound of the falling rain became a constant melody echoing pleasantly in the background.
Though spring is here, to me it's still September
Although spring has arrived, the reminder of that special September moment makes it feel like it was only yesterday.
That September in the rain
This event happened during September when it rained often.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY WARREN, AL DUBIN
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