NAME: Denver John F.

Mojica

STRAND AND SECTION: ICT 11 – A

SUBJECT TEACHER: Ms. Mary May C. Gontiñaz

NAME OF SONG: September

NAME OF SONGWRITER: Earth, Wind & Fire

LYRICS:

Do you remember
The 21st night of September?
Love was changin’ the minds of pretenders
While chasin’ the clouds away
Our hearts were ringin’
In the key that our souls were singin’
As we danced in the night, remember
How the stars stole the night away, oh, yeah

Hey, hey, hey

Ba-dee-ya, say, do you remember?
Ba-dee-ya, dancin’ in September
Ba-dee-ya, never was a cloudy day

My thoughts are with you

Holdin’ hands with your heart to see you
Only blue talk and love, remember
How we knew love was here to stay
Now December
Found the love that we shared in September
Only blue talk and love, remember
The true love we share today

Hey, hey, hey

Ba-dee-ya, say, do you remember?
Ba-dee-ya, dancin’ in September
Ba-dee-ya, never was a cloudy day
There was a—
Ba-dee-ya (Dee-ya, dee-ya), say, do you remember?
Ba-dee-ya (Dee-ya, dee-ya), dancin’ in September
Ba-dee-ya (Dee-ya, dee-ya), golden dreams were shiny days
 The bell was ringin’, oh, oh
Our souls were singin’
Do you remember never a cloudy day? Yow

There was a
Ba-dee-ya (Dee-ya, dee-ya), say, do you remember?
Ba-dee-ya (Dee-ya, dee-ya), dancin’ in September
Ba-dee-ya (Dee-ya, dee-ya), never was a cloudy day
And we’ll say
Ba-dee-ya (Dee-ya, dee-ya), say, do you remember?
Ba-dee-ya (Dee-ya, dee-ya), dancin’ in September
Ba-dee-ya (Dee ya, dee-ya), golden dreams were shiny days

1. GENRE – Disco/Funk/R&B

2. STANZA - The song "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire does not follow a traditional stanza structure
as it is a popular music song. It consists of various sections including verses, choruses, and instrumental
breaks. Here are the lyrics for the chorus section:

Chorus:

Do you remember

The 21st night of September?

Love was changing the minds of pretenders

While chasing the clouds away

3. TONE OF THE SPEAKER - Earth, Wind & Fire's "September" has a typically upbeat, nostalgic, and
festive speaker tone. The lyrics arouse feelings of joy, nostalgia, and love. The speaker recalls happy
times and highlights a specific date (the 21st of September) as a period when love was transforming
hearts and creating happiness. The song's lively, vibrant, and enthusiastic overall tone inspires listeners
to dance, sing along, and take in the present.

4. MOOD OF THE LISTENER - Earth, Wind & Fire's "September" can affect a listener's mood in a variety of
ways, but it frequently inspires feelings of joy, nostalgia, and uplift. The song's catchy and upbeat style,
together with its happy lyrics and contagious rhythm, tend to create a pleasant and upbeat mood. Many
listeners might be moved to dance, sing along, or just take in the upbeat, joyful energy of the music. It
may also arouse feelings of nostalgia by bringing back pleasant memories of the past. The listener's
general attitude is frequently one of happiness, fondness, and enthusiasm.
5. IMAGERY - The song "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire uses imagery to create vivid and evocative
descriptions. Here are some examples of imagery from the song:

"Golden dreams were shiny days" - This line uses the image of "golden dreams" and "shiny days" to
convey a sense of optimism and bright possibilities.

"Our hearts were ringing in the key that our souls were singing" - This line uses imagery to convey a
metaphorical image of hearts "ringing" and souls "singing," suggesting a deep emotional connection and
harmony.

These are just a few examples of the imagery used in the song "September" to engage the listener's
imagination and create vivid mental pictures.

6. SYMBOLISM - The song "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire incorporates several symbols that add
depth and meaning to the lyrics. Here are a few examples of symbolic elements in the song:

"The 21st night of September": This specific date serves as a symbol of a joyful and memorable moment
in time. It represents a special occasion or event that is celebrated and cherished.

"Ba de ya, dancing in September": The act of dancing in September can be seen as a symbol of pure joy,
liberation, and carefree celebration. It represents the freedom to express oneself and embrace
happiness.

These symbols help enhance the song's message of joy, love, and celebration, creating layers of meaning
that resonate with listeners and evoke a range of emotions.

7. RHYMING WORDS - The song "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire does not follow a strict rhyming
scheme throughout its lyrics. However, there are instances of internal rhyming and partial rhymes used
for emphasis and rhythmic effect. Here are some examples of rhyming and near-rhyming words found in
the song:

"Remember" and "September"

"Pretenders" and "mind"

"Love" and "above"

"Singing" and "ringing"

"Together" and "forever"

"Play" and "day"

"End" and "again"

"Chances" and "dances"

"Weather" and "together"

These are but a few samples, and the song's emphasis is more on its rhythm and melodic flow than on
its exact rhyming scheme.
8. FIGURATIVE LANGUAGES - The song "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire incorporates several
figurative language techniques to enhance its lyrics. Here are some examples:

Metaphor:

"Love was changing the minds of pretenders": This line uses the metaphor of love as a force that can
transform or influence people's thoughts and behaviors.

Personification:

"Golden dreams were shiny days": Personifying dreams and days as being "golden" and "shiny" creates a
vivid image of optimism and positive experiences.

Symbolism:

"The 21st night of September": The date represents a symbolic moment of joy and celebration,
emphasizing the significance of a specific time in the past.

Repetition:

"Ba de ya, say do you remember? Ba de ya, dancing in September": The repetition of "Ba de ya" serves
as a form of lyrical repetition and a playful refrain throughout the song.

Alliteration:

"Our hearts were ringing in the key that our souls were singing": The repetition of the "r" sound in
"ringing" and "key" and the repetition of the "s" sound in "souls" and "singing" create a pleasing and
rhythmic effect.

These are only a few illustrations of how the song "September" uses figurative language to give the lyrics
additional depth, imagery, and lyrical aspects.