Lyrics
Try to remember the kind of September
Reflect on the past, particularly the gentle and nostalgic qualities of September.
when life was slow and oh, so mellow.
Recall a time when life moved at a leisurely pace and had a serene atmosphere.
Try to remember the kind of September
Emphasizes the importance of remembering the specific characteristics of September.
when grass was green and grain was yellow.
Invoke memories of a September when nature was vibrant, with green grass and yellow grain.
Try to remember the kind of September
Repetition for emphasis, urging to recall the essence of a past September.
when you were a tender and callow fellow,
Reflect on a time when the speaker was young, inexperienced, and somewhat naive.
Try to remember and if you remember the follow.
Encouraging the listener to remember and follow the thoughts being expressed.
Try to remember when life was so tender
Nostalgia for a period in life when it was delicate and fragile.
that no one wept except the willow.
Illustrates a time of emotional sensitivity, where only the willow tree shed tears.
Try to remember when life was so tender that
Reiterates the tenderness of life, highlighting a time when dreams were cherished.
dreams were kept beside your pillow.
Describes the intimate connection between dreams and one's nightly rituals.
Try to remember when life was so tender that
Continues the theme of emotional vulnerability and the delicate nature of life.
love was an ember about to billow.
Depicts love as a smoldering ember, on the verge of expanding into a flame.
Try to remember and if you remember then follow.
Encourages the listener to remember and stay connected to these sentiments.
Deep in December it's nice to remember
Shifts the focus to December, implying the contrast with the gentle nature of September.
altho you know the snow will follow.
Acknowledges the inevitability of challenges, represented by the impending snowfall.
Deep in December it's nice to remember
Emphasizes the value of remembering even in difficult times, preventing emotional emptiness.
without the hurt the heart is hollow.
Suggests that memories serve as a cushion against the pain, preventing a hollow heart.
Deep in December it's nice to remember
Recalls the warmth and joy of a past September, especially the emotional fire it ignited.
the fire of September that made us mellow.
Associates the positive emotions of September with a comforting feeling during December.
Deep in December our hearts should remember and follow.
Concludes by emphasizing the importance of remembering and maintaining a connection to the past.
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