September
The Stick Figures Lyrics

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September falling to a song
I've known the moment all along
It seems like Monday might afflict me
So I stare
Kids never wonder what to wear

September falling in a word
Whose were those voices that I heard?

It seems like Sunday comes to see me
Once a year
Whose are those voices that I hear?

September falling in the air
Kids always know just what to wear
I've heard that Thursday looks like

Every other day
Kids never wonder what they say

Overall Meaning

The Stick Figures' song "September" captures the essence of autumn and how it comes with a nostalgic feeling that touches the heartstrings of many people. September, being the start of the fall season, brings a sense of change in the air as kids go back to school, leaves start falling, and the chills creeping in. The song's lyrics beautifully convey that sentiment, "September falling to a song I've known the moment all along." The song's melody has a melancholic feel to it, which adds to the overall emotion of the song.

The chorus of the song establishes a contrast between the carefree nature of kids and the uncertain future that adults face, especially during fall. The line, "Kids never wonder what to wear," implies that children have a certain innocence to them, unbothered by the changing seasons and other life responsibilities. In contrast, adults face the harsh realities of life as the line, "So I stare," suggests. The song's concluding lines, "Kids never wonder what they say," further emphasizes the separation between children and adults' worlds, where children can speak freely without the weight of the world on their shoulders.

Line by Line Meaning

September falling to a song
The month of September is passing by while the singer is listening to a familiar song.

I've known the moment all along
The singer has been expecting this moment in September for a while now, as if they knew it was coming.

It seems like Monday might afflict me
The singer feels that the start of the week will be difficult or burdensome for them.

So I stare
The artist is lost in thought and contemplating their feelings about the upcoming week.

Kids never wonder what to wear
Children are carefree and don't have to worry about dress codes or fashion trends like adults do.

September falling in a word
The singer is trying to explain the feeling of September in a single word or phrase.

Whose were those voices that I heard?
The singer is questioning the source of some unidentified voices they heard recently.

It seems like Sunday comes to see me once a year
The artist feels like Sundays are rare and only happen occasionally, unlike the other days of the week.

Whose are those voices that I hear?
The artist is still questioning the source of the voices they heard earlier.

September falling in the air
The artist is noticing the arrival of September in the atmosphere around them.

Kids always know just what to wear
Children are confident in their clothing choices and don't overthink them like adults do.

I've heard that Thursday looks like every other day
The artist has heard that Thursdays are mundane and similar to the other days of the week.

Kids never wonder what they say
Children speak their minds honestly and without worrying about consequences or social norms.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Bill Carey, David Bowman, Rachel Evergreen, Robert Dansby, Sid Dansby

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