1.) A Swedish dance sin… Read Full Bio ↴There are more than one artist by this name.
1.) A Swedish dance singer. a.k.a. Petra Marklund
2.) A progressive jazz / rock band from ex-Yugoslavia.
3.) An emo band from the 90's from California.
4.) A Doom/Death Metal band from Sweden
5.) Screamo band from Elkton, Maryland.
6.) A short-lived seventies rock band from Amsterdam, The Netherlands
1.) Petra Linnea Paula Marklund better known as September (born in Stockholm, Sweden on 12 September 1984) is a Swedish dance singer. Her mother is Slovenian and has a musical past and her Swedish father is a professor in space physics. She started recording music in studios at the age of 12. When she was 17, she sang in a rock band and gained a record deal. The songs were written and produced by Jonas von der Burg, Niclas von der Burg and Anoo Bhagavan.
In 2003, at the age of 18, she had her first hit in Sweden with La La La (Never Give It Up), which reached number eight in her homeland. The single was followed by We Can Do It, which became her second top ten hit. As a result of these two singles, her debut album was recorded and released in February 2004, along with the third single from the album, September All Over, which reached the number eight position as well.
It then stayed quiet for September until she broke the silence by releasing Satellites, as the first single from her second album In Orbit, which became her biggest hit to date. The song currently stands at number 139 in the Swedish All-time Bestperforming Singles Chart. Other singles that followed from the same album included Looking For Love, Flowers on the grave, Cry For You (which can now be considered her biggest worldwide hit to date).
In Poland September's second album, In Orbit, was released with new remixes and a DVD with music videos from the album. The album was well received there and peaked at number ten for two weeks, being certified Gold by selling over 10,000 copies.
2.) September (Slovenia, ex-Yugoslavia) was a progressive rock/jazz band active in the 70's. September was founded in 1975 by Tihomir Pop Asanovič and Janez Bončina - Benč. Asanovič had previously played in The Generals, Time, Pro arte and Jugoslovanska pop selekcija and issued two solo EPs, while Bončina was previously the guitarist and singer in Mladi levi, and later the singer in The Generals, Srce and Jugoslovanska pop selekcija, also writing songs.
The band mostly performed jazz rock. They represented the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in youth festivals in the USSR, East Germany and Cuba. Vedran Božić, a former guitarist in Time, sometimes performed at their concerts.
In the beginning of 1978, September toured the United States, where they recorded Domovino moja, their second LP, with lyrics by Asanovič and Bončina. The LP included songs that were closer to conventional rock music, with multiple vocal lines. The group disbanded on November 5, 1979 in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In 2003, the album The Best of September was released. The band reunited for a tour with concerts in Pula, Portorož and Maribor, finishing with a performance in Tivoli Hall in Ljubljana, where they were joined by the English group Deep Purple.
On March 30, 2012, the group reunited to perform a concert in Cankar Hall in Ljubljana.
3.) September was an emo band from the 90s. During the entire 8 month span of September's brief presence, the band only managed to play two real shows in their native San Jose, California. Along with the five songs that they recorded, September's demise in May of 1995 left a heartfelt taste of bleak, complex pop that would eventually be pigeonholed into the category of "emo." Not wanting the band to whither away into obscurity, Tree Records released four out of the five songs that would eventually make up the Erasmia Pulcella ten-inch released in 1996. The remanding track can be found on the Love is a Dog From Hell compilation which came out on England's Simba Records.
4.) September was a Doom/Death Metal band from Sweden who had a brief existence during the early 90s. They had one demo entitled "Time of Darkness" released in 1992.
5.) September from Elkton, Maryland. Bandcamp - http://septembermd.bandcamp.com/
6.) September was a short-lived (1970-1972) rock band from Amsterdam, The Netherlands, founded by former members of Anno Nu and De Maskers. Fronted by guitarist, Jan de Hont (of ZZ & De Maskers fame), September released just three singles, including the (very) minor Dutch hit single, 'Little Sister' (1970).
Just an Illusion
September Lyrics
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It's never worked out,
It takes a day or two before I open up to you,
And I can't sell that,
So I've spent my days alone,
My heart is frozen to the bone,
But now I'm not afraid
It's just an illusion,
That's how everybody likes it,
So here I am, let me be just what you're dreaming of,
It's just an illusion,
That's now everybody wants it,
What you see is nothing like the real me
Now, baby, what you feel is just a little make-believe
Don't say a word you mean,
It's all about the way you're seen,
Just nod you're sweet face,
Keep moving in between,
They say it's blue you know it's green,
Don't make a big case,
Man, I'd rather be a clone,
Than spend my lonely life alone,
I know we're all afraid,
So here I am, let me be just what you're looking for,
It's just an illusion,
That's how everybody likes it,
So here I am, let me be just what you're dreaming of,
It's just an illusion,
That's now everybody wants it,
What you see is nothing like the real me
Now, baby, what you feel is just a little make-believe
So here I am, let me be just what you're looking for,
I'm not afraid, not anymore,
I have a plan, let me be the one you can't ignore,
I'm not afraid
So here I am, let me be just what you're looking for,
It's just an illusion,
That's how everybody likes it,
So here I am, let me be just what you're dreaming of,
It's just an illusion,
That's now everybody wants it,
What you see is nothing like the real me
Now, baby, what you feel is just a little make-believe
The lyrics to September's song "Just an Illusion" seem to be an introspective reflection on the persona the singer has adopted to try to fit in and be accepted by others. The singer acknowledges that their natural personality tends to be negative and has never worked out for them. They take some time to open up to people they meet, and they feel like they can't sell this aspect of themselves. As a result, they've spent most of their life alone, with a heart that's frozen to the bone. However, the singer is now ready to be what others want them to be, which is just an illusion. They realize that everyone likes the illusion, and it's what "everybody wants."
The singer then goes on to say that what people see is nothing like the real them. They're putting on a front to be accepted, and what people feel is just make-believe. The singer acknowledges that it's not about what you say but about the way you're seen. They'd rather be a clone than spend their lonely life alone. The singer understands that everyone is afraid, and they're ready to be what someone can't ignore. They're no longer afraid and have a plan to be the person that they feel others want them to be.
Interestingly, the lyrics also suggest a criticism of society's shallowness and obsession with appearances. The line "They say it's blue, you know it's green" implies that the truth doesn't matter as long as people perceive things to be a certain way. The singer seems to have adopted an illusion to fit in with this world of superficiality.
Line by Line Meaning
My personality has just been negative for me,
I have come to realize that my personality has proven to be a hindrance rather than a benefit to me.
It's never worked out,
I have never experienced success or satisfaction because of who I am.
It takes a day or two before I open up to you,
It may take me some time before I feel comfortable revealing my true self to you.
And I can't sell that,
Unfortunately, my true self does not have universal appeal and cannot be easily marketed to others.
So I've spent my days alone,
As a result, I have often found myself in solitude.
My heart is frozen to the bone,
My emotional state has become cold and hardened due to previous experiences.
But now I'm not afraid
Despite my past struggles, I have grown more confident and fearless.
So here I am, let me be just what you're looking for,
In an effort to fit in and be accepted, I am willing to present a version of myself that meets your expectations.
It's just an illusion,
But please understand that this version of me is not entirely authentic, and may not accurately reflect who I truly am.
That's how everybody likes it,
However, society as a whole seems to prefer this type of façade over genuine human connection.
So here I am, let me be just what you're dreaming of,
I am willing to go above and beyond in order to satisfy your desires and fantasies.
That's now everybody wants it,
It seems that this is what people are seeking, so I am trying to provide it.
What you see is nothing like the real me
Please be aware that what you see is only a small part of who I am, and there are many complex layers beneath the surface.
Now, baby, what you feel is just a little make-believe
Please understand that the emotions you are experiencing may not reflect reality, but rather the illusion I have created for you.
Don't say a word you mean,
It is better to stay quiet than to express your true feelings and run the risk of disrupting the façade I've created.
It's all about the way you're seen,
What matters most is how you are perceived by others.
Just nod you're sweet face,
It is better to simply agree and go along with what is expected of you rather than push back.
Keep moving in between,
It is important to always keep up appearances and maintain the illusion, even if it requires being flexible and shifting positions.
They say it's blue you know it's green,
Sometimes societal norms and expectations do not reflect reality, but it is still important to follow along.
Don't make a big case,
It is better to avoid creating conflict or challenging the status quo.
Man, I'd rather be a clone,
At times, I feel like it would be easier to simply conform to societal norms and expectations rather than trying to be my own person.
Than spend my lonely life alone,
Even though I may feel like I am not being true to myself, I also fear the isolation and loneliness that could come from being too different from others.
I know we're all afraid,
I understand that this desire to conform and maintain illusions is something that is shared by many people.
I'm not afraid, not anymore,
Despite my fears, I am beginning to overcome them and become more confident in who I am.
I have a plan, let me be the one you can't ignore,
I am setting goals and making plans to assert myself and become someone that others won't be able to overlook or ignore.
It's just an illusion,
But I also acknowledge that even this new version of myself may still be an illusion in some ways.
That's how everybody likes it,
But I am optimistic that by presenting a more authentic version of myself, I will be able to connect with others and form real connections.
What you see is nothing like the real me
I am striving to become someone who is genuine, transparent, and authentic in all situations.
Now, baby, what you feel is just a little make-believe
And I hope that as I become more confident and authentic, I will be able to cultivate relationships that are based on real emotions rather than make-believe.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANOO BHAGAVAN, JONAS VON DER BURG, NICLAS VON DER BURG
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N@-EBei
I remember when I would always hear Cry For You on the radio back when I was in the 5th grade (2008).
I'm surprised that's all I heard, she had some pretty great songs.
gothickah9
96 Nathan 96 I remember listen to cry for you back in 2006 when I was in the 8th grade. I loved listening to this.
g. ZOE
love music like this <3
Emerson Galaxy
AMOOOOOOOOOOOO
KaZzu
This song have vibes 80's ;)
Kpop 〈3
awesome song
JAIR ARAÚJO
Awesome!
Christian Aguirre
OoOoOoOo.... September I love youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.......!!!!!! so much......!!!!! thanks for this beautiful voice........
thezenkiiffer
billie jean bass on chorus