September

Daughtry

About September

"September" is the third and final single from Daughtry's second album Leave This Town (2009). This song was co-written by Chris Daughtry and Josh Steely. It was first released June 1, 2010 through RCA Records. The mid-tempo ballad is inspired by Chris's childhood memories growing up with his brother in Lasker, North Carolina. This song was performed on the ninth season of American Idol on May 12, 2010. "September" debuted at 30 on the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart.


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2010
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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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Daughtry

Daughtry ( /ˈdɔːtri/) is an American rock band from North Carolina, formed and fronted by American Idol season 5 finalist Chris Daughtry in 2006. Their self-titled debut album was released in 2006. The disc reached number one for two non-consecutive weeks on the Billboard Top 200, outsold Idol winner Taylor Hicks's debut album, sold more than four million copies and was named the number one selling album of 2007 by Billboard. Their album is also the fastest-selling debut rock album in Soundscan history. The first single from the album, "It's Not Over", was the eighth most played song across all formats on U.S. radio in 2007, and their second single from the album, "Home", was the tenth most played song in the U.S. of 2007. The band's second album, Leave This … more »

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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."
Song Release
The song was released as the third single from the album on September 1, 2009.
Song Performance
The 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.
Song Inspiration
According 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.
Song Composition
Daughtry co-wrote "September" with band members Joey Barnes and Josh Steely, and also with Brian Howes, who produced the band's debut album.
Music Video
The 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.
Live Performance
Daughtry performed "September" on American Idol's season 9 finale, bringing the song even greater popularity.
Song Structure
The song's structure follows the verse-chorus-verse-chorus-bridge-chorus format, typical of many rock balads.
Critical Reception
"September" received positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its lyrical depth and Daughtry's emotive delivery.
Song Legacy
Although "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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