In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
La, la, la...
What was the name she gave herself?
They called her September.
She wasn't known for much except
Her legs and her temper.
He had enough money to get a date back in his place
She kept the lights low to avoid his face
He grabbed her arm a little too hard
He was rough when she pulled away
She started running for the stairs
He thought it was all a game
She'd rather die than be abused again
She broke his grip high now on adrenaline
She pulled a pistol from her purse,
Screamed the party was over.
Not the brightest man in the world
He reached for the revolver
She cocked the handle back and put one into his chest
And watched him fall down the stairs to his final rest
She thought it best,
She turned off all the lights and stereo
She sat in the morning breeze and watched the sun glow on the city below
She sang, "La-la-la...."
What was the name she gave herself
They called her September.
What was the name she gave herself?
They called her September.
She wasn't known for much except
Her legs and her temper.
He had enough money to get a date back in his place
She kept the lights low to avoid his face
He grabbed her arm a little too hard
He was rough when she pulled away
She started running for the stairs
He thought it was all a game
She'd rather die than be abused again
She broke his grip high now on adrenaline
She pulled a pistol from her purse,
Screamed the party was over.
Not the brightest man in the world
He reached for the revolver
She cocked the handle back and put one into his chest
And watched him fall down the stairs to his final rest
She thought it best,
She turned off all the lights and stereo
She sat in the morning breeze and watched the sun glow on the city below
She sang, "La-la-la...."
What was the name she gave herself
They called her September.
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I do agree with anna, though. It is a very upbeat song with very dark lyrics.