September
WIND EARTH & FIRE Lyrics

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Do you remember the 21st night of September?
Love was changing the minds of pretenders
While chasing the clouds away

Our hearts were ringing
In the key that our souls were singing
As we danced in the night
Remember how the stars stole the night away

Hey hey hey
Ba de ya, say do you remember?
Ba de ya, dancing in September
Ba de ya, never was a cloudy day

Ba duda, ba duda, ba duda, badu
Ba duda, badu, ba duda, badu
Ba duda, badu, ba duda

My thoughts are with you
Holding hands with your heart to see you
Only blue talk and love
Remember how we knew love was here to stay
Now December found the love we shared in September
Only blue talk and love
Remember true love we share today

Hey hey hey
Ba de ya, say do you remember?
Ba de ya, dancing in September
Ba de ya, never was a cloudy day

And we say
Ba de ya, say do you remember
Ba de ya, dancing in September
Ba de ya, golden dreams were shiny days

The bell was ringing, oh oh
Our souls were singing
Do you remember? never a cloudy day, yow

And we say
Ba de ya, say do you remember?
Ba de ya, dancing in September
Ba de ya, never was a cloudy day

And we say
Ba de ya, say do you remember?
Ba de ya, dancing in September
Ba de ya, golden dreams were shiny days

Ba de ya de ya de ya
Ba de ya de ya de ya
Ba de ya de ya de ya de ya

Ba de ya de ya de ya

Ba de ya de ya de ya
Ba de ya de ya

Overall Meaning

The song “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire was released in 1978 and quickly became one of their biggest hits. The opening lyrics ask the listener if they remember the 21st night of September, a date that is significant to the singer because it was a night of love and dancing that chased the clouds away. The chorus repeats the phrase “Ba de ya, dancing in September” and emphasizes how the night was never cloudy, indicating the incredible energy and positivity of the night.

The second verse mentions holding hands and blue talk of love, emphasizing the intensity and significance of the romantic connection being discussed. It ends with the observation that although December has come, the love from September endures. The bridge brings back the opening lyrics to again reference the 21st of September, alluding to the special and unforgettable nature of the night. The song continues in this celebratory and upbeat vein, with the chorus and various repetitions of the “Ba de ya” phrase urging listeners to remember the joy and radiance of this specific September night.

Overall, the lyrics to “September” are a testament to the power of music and dance to bring people together and create special, unforgettable moments. The song exudes energy, positivity, and hope, and has become a popular anthem for weddings, parties, and other celebratory events.

Line by Line Meaning

Do you remember the 21st night of September?
Can you recall the significance of the 21st night of September?

Love was changing the minds of pretenders
People who were only pretending to love were becoming genuinely affectionate towards each other

While chasing the clouds away
They were happy and carefree and nothing could bring them down

Our hearts were ringing
We were overjoyed and full of love

In the key that our souls were singing
Our emotions and souls were in sync and we were expressing ourselves through music/dance

As we danced in the night
We were dancing under the stars in the evening/nighttime

Remember how the stars stole the night away
We were so captivated by the night sky and each other that time seemed to pass quickly and effortlessly

Ba de ya, say do you remember?
Hey, can you remember this special time with me?

Ba de ya, dancing in September
We were joyfully dancing together in the month of September

Ba de ya, never was a cloudy day
We were so happy and full of love that even the weather was perfect

My thoughts are with you
My mind is focused solely on you and the love we shared

Holding hands with your heart to see you
I held your hand to feel closer to you and to show my affection

Only blue talk and love
We communicated only positive, loving messages and emotions

Remember how we knew love was here to stay
We were confident in our love for each other and believed it would last forever

Now December found the love we shared in September
Even though time has passed, the love we shared in September still exists in December

Ba de ya, golden dreams were shiny days
Our aspirations were as bright as the sun and our days were full of happiness

The bell was ringing, oh oh
The sound of the bell signifies an important moment or event

Our souls were singing
We were overflowing with joy and happiness

Never was a cloudy day, yow
We were so full of love that even on the cloudiest of days, we saw sunshine

Ba de ya, golden dreams were shiny days
Our dreams were bright and full of hope, which translated into everyday life

Ba de ya de ya de ya
Nonsensical but musical chanting, expressing happiness and joy

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Al McKay, Maurice White, Allee Willis

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