The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
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A night without you is gonna be strange
Baby, the time we spent together
Is gonna make me dream 'bout you forever
You rescued me and showed me the sun
My September love changed two into one
Now only the rain is gonna stop
Only the wind is gonna change
Seems only shameless feelings
Guide my love tonight
September sun, you made me see
September moon, make love to me
Dreams only give me strength
To wait another night, my September girl
Things remind me constantly
Of how you looked and kissed so sweet
You must be a fool to be my lover
But I ain't gonna treat you like no other
I'll cradle you 'cause you are the one
September love, my life's just begun
Now only the rain is gonna stop
Only the wind is gonna change
Seems only shameless feelings
Guide my love tonight
September sun, you made me see
September moon, make love to me
Dreams only give me strength
To wait another night, my September girl
Can somebody help me
To explain why I'm crying?
Can somebody bring you to me now?
Rescue me
Now only the rain is gonna stop
Only the wind is gonna change
Seems only shameless feelings
Guide my love tonight
September sun, you made me see
September moon, make love to me
Dreams only give me strength
To wait another night, my September girl
My September girl
A night without you is gonna be strange
Baby, the time we spent together
Is gonna make me dream 'bout you forever
You rescued me and showed me the sun
My September love changed two into one
Now only the rain is gonna stop
Only the wind is gonna change
Seems only shameless feelings
Guide my love tonight
September sun, you made me see
September moon, make love to me
Dreams only give me strength
To wait another night, my September girl
Things remind me constantly
Of how you looked and kissed so sweet
You must be a fool to be my lover
But I ain't gonna treat you like no other
I'll cradle you 'cause you are the one
September love, my life's just begun
Now only the rain is gonna stop
Only the wind is gonna change
Seems only shameless feelings
Guide my love tonight
September sun, you made me see
September moon, make love to me
Dreams only give me strength
To wait another night, my September girl
Can somebody help me
To explain why I'm crying?
Can somebody bring you to me now?
Rescue me
Now only the rain is gonna stop
Only the wind is gonna change
Seems only shameless feelings
Guide my love tonight
September sun, you made me see
September moon, make love to me
Dreams only give me strength
To wait another night, my September girl
My September girl
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September Girl Lyrics as written by Michael John Tierney Andrew James Tierney
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