Lyrics
Do you remember
Reflecting on a past experience
The very first night of September?
Specifically recalling a night in September
You were actin' all nice at the bender
Describing behavior at a lively gathering (bender)
But you ain't so sweet, are you, lover?
Noting a contradiction in the person's sweetness
Made me suffer
Expressing emotional pain caused by the person
You had me thinkin'
Thoughts during the experience
That you'd stay the night on the weekend
Expectation of the person staying over the weekend
But you're all talk, girl, no reason
Criticizing the person for empty promises
But, baby, it's okay, we're even
Acknowledging a sense of balance in the relationship
Keep on leavin'
Suggesting a recurring pattern of departure
I, I, say, do you remember
Repetition of the inquiry about remembering
I, I, dancin' at the bender?
Recollection of dancing at the bender
I, I, there never was a night you'd stay
Stating the absence of nights spent together
I, I, say, do you remember
Reiteration of the inquiry about remembering
I, I, dancin' at the bender?
Recollection of dancing at the bender
I, I, there never was a night you'd stay
Emphasizing the consistent lack of shared nights
Do you remember
Revisiting the initial experience in September
The very first night of September?
Describing the person's behavior at the bender
You were actin' all nice at the bender
Highlighting a contrast in the person's sweetness
But you ain't so sweet, are you, lover?
Repetition of the emotional suffering caused
Make me suffer
Impact of the person's actions
You had me thinkin'
Reflecting on false expectations of the person staying
That you'd stay the night on the weekend
Noting the person's empty promises on weekends
But you're all talk, girl, no reason
Critique for lacking substance in words
Well, baby, it's okay, we're even
Acceptance of the situation and a perceived balance
Keep on leavin'
Highlighting the recurring theme of departure
I, I, say, do you remember
Repetition of the inquiry about remembering
I, I, dancin' at the bender?
Reiteration of dancing at the bender
I, I, there never was a night you'd stay
Stating the consistent absence of shared nights
I, I, say, do you remember
Reiteration of the inquiry about remembering
I, I, dancin' at the bender?
Recollection of dancing at the bender
I, I, there never was a night you'd stay
Emphasizing the consistent lack of shared nights
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