About the song
Background:
- “September Morn” was released in 1979 as part of the album of the same name. It was co-written by Neil Diamond and Gilbert Bécaud.
- The song became an international hit, reaching the top 20 in the U.S. and Canada.
- It is notable for its beautiful melody, melancholic lyrics, and Diamond’s passionate vocals.
Themes:
- Nostalgia and Loss: The song reflects on a past romance, a fleeting encounter in September. The falling leaves symbolize the passage of time and the fading of memories.
- Unfulfilled Promises: The lyrics express the pain of a broken promise, the anticipation of a return that never happened.
- Longing and Hope: Despite the sadness, there is a lingering hope. The singer continues to dance, holding onto the memory of the September morn and the possibility of a reunion.
The song’s themes resonate with listeners who have experienced the bittersweet emotions of lost love and unfulfilled expectations. The evocative lyrics and Diamond’s heartfelt delivery make “September Morn” a timeless classic.
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Lyrics
Stay for just a whileStay and let me look at youIt’s been so long, I hardly knew youStanding in the door
Stay with me a whileI only wanna talk to youWe’ve traveled halfway ’round the worldTo find ourselves again
September mornWe danced until the nightBecame a brand new dayTwo lovers playing scenesFrom some romantic playSeptember morningStill can make me feel that way
Look at what you’ve doneWhy, you’ve become a grown-up girlI still can hear you cryingIn a corner of your roomAnd look how far we’ve comeSo far from where we used to beBut not so far that we’ve forgottenHow it was before
September mornDo you rememberHow we danced that night awayTwo lovers playing scenesFrom some romantic playSeptember morningStill can make me feel that way
September mornWe danced until the nightBecame a brand new dayTwo lovers playing scenesFrom some romantic playSeptember morningStill can make me feel that way
September mornWe danced until the nightBecame a brand new dayTwo lovers playing scenesFrom some romantic playSeptember morningStill can make me feel that waySeptember morningStill can make me feel that way