September
Daughtry
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How the time passed away, all the trouble that we gave And all those days we spent out by the lake Has it all gone to waste? All the promises we made One by one they vanish just the same Of all the things I still remember Summer's never looked the same The years go by and time just seems to fly But the memories remain In the middle of September we'd still play out in the rain Nothing to lose but everything to gain Reflecting now on how things could've been It was worth it in the end Now it all seems so clear, there's nothing left to fear So we made our way by finding what was real Now the days are so long that summer's moving on We reach for something that's already gone, yeah Of all the things I still remember Summer's never looked the same The years go by and time just seems to fly But the memories remain In the middle of September we'd still play out in the rain Nothing to lose but everything to gain Reflecting now on how things could've been It was worth it in the end Yeah, we knew we had to leave this town (we knew we had to leave this town) But we never knew when and we never knew how (we never knew how) We would end up here the way we are Yeah, we knew we had to leave this town (we knew we had to leave this town) But we never knew when and we never knew how (we never knew how) Of all the things I still remember Summer's never looked the same The years go by and time just seems to fly But the memories remain In the middle of September we'd still play out in the rain Nothing to lose but everything to gain Reflecting now on how things could've been It was worth it in the end
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER A. DAUGHTRY, JOSHUA EARL STEELY
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
General Information"September" is a song by the American rock band Daughtry from their second studio album, "Leave This Town."
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Song ReleaseThe song was released as the third single from the album on September 1, 2009.
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Song PerformanceThe song peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks and also charted in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
- On the Billboard Hot 100, the song peaked at number 23.
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Song InspirationAccording to lead singer Chris Daughtry, the song is about the town he grew up in, and the people he used to know.
- Daughtry revealed during an interview that "September" is a bittersweet goodbye to the past while still clinging to the last lingering threads of innocent laughter and uncomplicated passion.
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Song CompositionDaughtry co-wrote "September" with band members Joey Barnes and Josh Steely, and also with Brian Howes, who produced the band's debut album.
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Music VideoThe music video premiered on Vevo and YouTube on August 31, 2009. It was filmed in black and white with colored sections to highlight nostalgic parts, helping effectively convey the melancholy mood of the song.
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Live PerformanceDaughtry performed "September" on American Idol's season 9 finale, bringing the song even greater popularity.
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Song StructureThe song's structure follows the verse-chorus-verse-chorus-bridge-chorus format, typical of many rock balads.
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Critical Reception"September" received positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its lyrical depth and Daughtry's emotive delivery.
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Song LegacyAlthough "September" did not achieve the explosive popularity of some of Daughtry's other hits, it remains a fan-favorite for its nostalgic, contemplative lyrics and the band's performance.
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