August Is Over
We the Kings Lyrics


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Say a prayer
The summer nights are dead
The fall is coming
We were careless hearts
Who got caught up in this

You were shy
To the night you drove me wild
And you crashed into me
And I won't lie
I wish it lasted a lifetime

Please stay-ay-ay
Won't you stay-ay-ay
Tonight

Breathe in deep
And say goodbye
The saddest song
I'll ever write
For anyone, anytime

Breathe in deep
Before I say
I can feel us slip away
You're almost gone
You're good as gone
August is over

No wait
Cause August had to end
All our bags are packed
Just two broken hearts
That got caught up in this

I deny
That tomorrow you'll be gone
And so far from me
It's something strange
Never love the same way

Please stay-ay-ay
Won't you stay-ay-ay
Tonight

Breathe in deep
And say goodbye
The saddest song
I'll ever write
For anyone, anytime

Breathe in deep
Before I say
I can feel us slip away
You're almost gone
You're good as gone

We can try to drown it out
But it never stops breathing
We can take it all in
But it never slows down
We've come down from that cloud

Well say-ay-ay
What you gotta say-ay-ay
Please say-ay-ay
What you gotta say
Whoa-a-oh-oh
Whoa-a-oh-oh

Breathe in deep
And say goodbye
The saddest song
I'll ever write
For anyone, anytime

Breathe in deep
Before I say
I can feel us slip away
You're almost gone
You're good as gone
August is over




We're not the reason
August is over

Overall Meaning

The song "August Is Over" by We the Kings speaks to the ending of a summer romance and the inevitable goodbye that comes with it. The chorus is a plea for the singer's lover to stay with him just a little bit longer. The lyrics "Breathe in deep and say goodbye, the saddest song I'll ever write" signify the profound pain of letting go of a relationship that was not meant to last.


The summer season symbolizes the fleeting nature of life, and the leaves changing in the fall signify that change is inevitable. The line "We're not the reason August is over" represents the theme of natural endings and that some things are beyond our control. The lyrics "We were careless hearts / Who got caught up in this" showcases the sense of recklessness felt during a summer romance.


Line by Line Meaning

Say a prayer
Let us take a moment to reflect and hope for a better future.


The summer nights are dead
The joys of summer are gone and nothing remains but emptiness.


The fall is coming
The season is changing, and everything must move forward, whether we are ready or not.


We were careless hearts
We were reckless in our love and didn't think about the consequences of our actions.


Who got caught up in this
We got carried away in our emotions and now we must face the reality of the situation.


You were shy
You were hesitant and unsure at first.


To the night you drove me wild
But then you let go and allowed yourself to truly live in the moment, which was exhilarating for both of us.


And you crashed into me
We collided with each other in a moment of passion and the impact was intense and unforgettable.


And I won't lie
I can't hide the truth or pretend that what we had wasn't real.


I wish it lasted a lifetime
I wish that this moment in time could have lasted forever, but unfortunately, all good things must come to an end.


Please stay-ay-ay
I am begging you to stay, even though I know that it might not be possible.


Won't you stay-ay-ay
I am asking you again to stay with me and not leave.


Tonight
Just for tonight, let's forget about everything else and stay together.


Breathe in deep
Take a deep breath and try to calm down.


And say goodbye
We must accept that it's time to let go, even if it's hard.


The saddest song
This is the most heart-wrenching song I've ever written, and it reflects the pain I'm feeling right now.


I'll ever write
I don't think I'll ever be able to capture and express this level of sadness again.


For anyone, anytime
This song will always hold a special meaning for me, and I hope that it can provide comfort to anyone who is going through a similar experience.


Before I say
Before I have to admit that you are slipping away and there's nothing I can do to stop it.


I can feel us slip away
I can sense that our love is fading, and it breaks my heart.


You're almost gone
You are so close to being out of my life completely.


You're good as gone
You might as well already be gone, because I can feel the distance growing between us.


August is over
The month of August, which symbolized the peak of our relationship, has come to an end, and so has our love story.


No wait
There's no use in holding onto false hope, because the inevitable end is coming.


Cause August had to end
All good things, including our love, must come to an end eventually.


All our bags are packed
We are ready to move on from this chapter in our lives and start anew.


Just two broken hearts
We are both emotionally shattered and are trying to move forward the best we can.


That got caught up in this
We got swept away in our love and couldn't escape the consequences of our actions.


I deny
I refuse to accept that you will be gone from my life soon.


That tomorrow you'll be gone
I can't bear the thought of saying goodbye to you and facing life alone.


And so far from me
I fear that without you, I will be lost and far from anything familiar.


It's something strange
Our love was something out of the ordinary and unique, and I'm not sure how to move on from it.


Never love the same way
I don't think I'll ever be able to love someone the same way I loved you.


We can try to drown it out
We can try to forget our pain by doing other things, but it will always be in the back of our minds.


But it never stops breathing
Our love might be fading, but it will always have a life of its own and continue to exist in some way.


We can take it all in
We can try to process our emotions and deal with them, but it will never be an easy process.


But it never slows down
Our emotions will always be there, and they will never fully dissipate.


We've come down from that cloud
We are no longer on cloud nine, and the weight of reality has sunk in.


Well say-ay-ay
Let's talk about our feelings and emotions, even if it's painful.


What you gotta say-ay-ay
I want to hear your thoughts and feelings on our situation, even if it's hard to hear.


Please say-ay-ay
I need you to communicate with me and be honest, even if it hurts.


Whoa-a-oh-oh
This is a moment of intense emotion and heartbreak.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: TRAVIS CLARKE, SAM HOLLANDER, DAVID KATZ

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Cameron Joseph

Say a prayer
The summer nights are dead
The fall is coming
We were careless hearts
Who got caught up in this

You were shy 
To the night you drove me wild
And you crashed into me
And I won't lie
I wish it lasted a lifetime

Please stay-ay-ay
Won't you stay-ay-ay
Tonight

Breathe in deep 
And say goodbye
The saddest song
I'll ever write
For anyone, anytime

Breathe in deep
Before I say
I can feel us slip away
You're almost gone
You're good as gone 
August is over

No wait
Cause August had to end
All our bags are packed
Just two broken hearts
That got caught up in this

I deny
That tomorrow you'll be gone
And so far from me
It's something strange 
Never love the same way

Please stay-ay-ay
Won't you stay-ay-ay
Tonight

Breathe in deep 
And say goodbye
The saddest song
I'll ever write
For anyone, anytime

Breathe in deep
Before I say
I can feel us slip away
You're almost gone
You're good as gone 

We can try to drown it out
But it never stops breathing
We can take it all in
But it never slows down
We've come down from that cloud

Well say-ay-ay
What you gotta say-ay-ay
Please say-ay-ay
What you gotta say
Whoa-a-oh-oh
Whoa-a-oh-oh

Breathe in deep 
And say goodbye
The saddest song
I'll ever write
For anyone, anytime

Breathe in deep
Before I say
I can feel us slip away
You're almost gone
You're good as gone
August is over
We're not the reason
August is over



All comments from YouTube:

Cameron Joseph

Say a prayer
The summer nights are dead
The fall is coming
We were careless hearts
Who got caught up in this

You were shy 
To the night you drove me wild
And you crashed into me
And I won't lie
I wish it lasted a lifetime

Please stay-ay-ay
Won't you stay-ay-ay
Tonight

Breathe in deep 
And say goodbye
The saddest song
I'll ever write
For anyone, anytime

Breathe in deep
Before I say
I can feel us slip away
You're almost gone
You're good as gone 
August is over

No wait
Cause August had to end
All our bags are packed
Just two broken hearts
That got caught up in this

I deny
That tomorrow you'll be gone
And so far from me
It's something strange 
Never love the same way

Please stay-ay-ay
Won't you stay-ay-ay
Tonight

Breathe in deep 
And say goodbye
The saddest song
I'll ever write
For anyone, anytime

Breathe in deep
Before I say
I can feel us slip away
You're almost gone
You're good as gone 

We can try to drown it out
But it never stops breathing
We can take it all in
But it never slows down
We've come down from that cloud

Well say-ay-ay
What you gotta say-ay-ay
Please say-ay-ay
What you gotta say
Whoa-a-oh-oh
Whoa-a-oh-oh

Breathe in deep 
And say goodbye
The saddest song
I'll ever write
For anyone, anytime

Breathe in deep
Before I say
I can feel us slip away
You're almost gone
You're good as gone
August is over
We're not the reason
August is over

Gabriela Sh

here I am again singing my lungs out AUGUST IS OVERRRRRRRRR

Frankie Washburn

It’s officially midnight on Aug 31st. August is over!

Frankie Washburn

Hey, it’s me from last year lol. August is over once again.

Najla Azaria Alifa

‘til next august! <3

Jeffery Muffins bob marley

uploaded 9 years ago


me: wow this song must be old


uploaded in 2010


me: wow, im old.

Mari

August is over, till next year!

phoebe

and now its november,, time flies

phoebe

true

JoeSchmoe

One sub after 5 years

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