September
freedom orchestra Lyrics
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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
Ba de ya
Say do you remember
Ba de ya
Dancing in september
Ba de ya
Never was a cloudy day
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
That we shared in september
Only blue talk and love
Remember, the true love we share today
Ba de ya
Say do you remember
Ba de ya
Dancing in september
Ba de ya
Never was a cloudy day
Ba de ya
Say do you remember
Ba de ya
Dancing in september
Ba de ya
Golden dreams were shiny days
Our hearts were ringing
And souls were singing
Do you remember
Never was a cloudy day
Ba de ya
Say do you remember
Ba de ya
Dancing in september
Ba de ya
Never was a cloudy day
Ba de ya
Say do you remember
Ba de ya
Dancing in september
Ba de ya
Golden dreams were shiny days
Ba de ya
Ba de ya
The song 'September' by the Freedom Orchestra is a classic disco-pop hit that has stood the test of time. The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia and joy, describing a moment in time when love was in the air, and nothing could dampen the spirits of those involved. The opening line, "Do you remember the 21st night of September?" immediately sets the tone of the song and takes the listener back to a specific moment in time. It is as if the song is an invitation to reminisce and celebrate the past.
The lyrics go on to describe a time when "love was changing the minds of pretenders" and "chasing the clouds away." These lines have been interpreted as referencing a shift in societal attitudes towards love and relationships, with people becoming more accepting of non-traditional forms of love. The chorus is iconic, with the repetitive "Ba de ya" hook adding to the joyous feel of the song. The verses then continue to describe how the key and souls were singing in unison as they danced the night away.
The second half of the song takes a more reflective turn, with the lyrics noting how the love shared during that September has endured despite the passing of time. The line "December found the love that we shared in September" implies that the feelings shared during that time were genuine and have continued to thrive. The closing lines, "our hearts were ringing, and souls were singing. Do you remember? Never was a cloudy day," reinforces the idea that the memory of that time is a happy one, and always will be.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you remember the 21st night of september?
Can you recall the specific night on September 21 when something special happened?
Love was changing the minds of pretenders
Romantic love was transforming insincere people's thoughts and behaviors.
While chasing the clouds away
As a result, happiness and positivity were replacing negative feelings.
Our hearts were ringing
We felt an intense emotion and happiness.
In the key that our souls were singing.
Following the rhythm and melody of our souls, we felt alive and happy.
As we danced in the night,
While we were dancing in the evening,
Remember, how the stars stole the night away
We noticed and cherished the beauty of the starry night sky.
Ba de ya
Say do you remember
Ba de ya
Dancing in september
Ba de ya
Never was a cloudy day
A joyful melody reminding us of dancing in September while enjoying a sunny day, which was very rare.
My thoughts are with you
The singer is thinking of a person whom they love or care about.
Holding hands with your heart to see you
The person is holding the hands of their loved one to be closer to them and feel their affection.
Only blue talk and love,
They only talked about emotionally significant things, including their love for one another.
Remember, how we knew
Love was here to stay
They both knew their love was enduring and would last.
Now december found the love
That we shared in september
Only blue talk and love
Remember, the true love we share today
Months later when December arrived, they still had the same love and talked about love. They want to remember the genuine connection they still share.
Golden dreams were shiny days
In the past, they had many joyful and wonderful moments of dreaming and hope, filled with brightness.
And souls were singing
Their spirits were full of contentment and happiness.
Do you remember
Asking the listener to recall the experiences and memories from the past.
Writer(s): Maurice White, Allee Willis, Al Mckay
Contributed by Noah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.