Lyrics
Woah
Its your boy
Let's go
This is a tribute right here
An' its about
To go
Down
Do you remember, when it was like september?
Before you grew cold like december
And all you saw were cloudy days
And I remember, that day when you surrendered
You start turning cuz you remembered
The season it won't last always
Ba de ya, tell me you remember
Ba de ya, n your heart felt like september
Still had the joy, and god was just a prayer away
Ba doo doop ba doop, ba doo doop ba doop
(I can see clearly now)
Ba doo doop ba doop, ba doo doop ba doop
(the sun is much brighter now)
Ba doo doop ba doop, ba doo doop ba doop
(the season it won't last away)
Seems like forever
You said when will my life gets better
I'm tired of stormy weather,
But the sun always shine in day (?)
So just remember,
The next time you feel like december
Remember that night in september,
When god wipe all ur tears away
Ba de ya, tell me you remember
Ba de ya, in your heart feels like september
Still had the joy, and god was just a prayer away
Still had the joy, and god was just a prayer away
Everybody has a september in their life.
You know the first time you heart gods voice
So you felt his love
So no mather what season you end up right now
That could winter comes springs...
So if you love my jesus help me sing
Ba de ya, tell me you remember
Ba de ya, in your heart feels like september
Still had the joy, and god was just a prayer away
Still had the joy, and god was just a prayer away
Ba doo doop ba doop, ba doo doop ba doop
(I can see clearly now)
Ba doo doop ba doop, ba doo doop ba doop
(the sun is much brighter now)
Ba doo doop ba doop, ba doo doop ba doop
(the season it won't last away)
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Meaning & Inspiration
September uses changing weather and months as pictures of spiritual discouragement and renewed joy. The verses remember an earlier surrender to God, contrast warmth with coldness, and urge a return to prayer when life feels clouded. Its recurring vocal refrain keeps the mood celebratory even as the song acknowledges tears, delay, and weariness. Kirk Franklin frames hope as remembrance: past encounters with God become evidence that present trouble does not have the final word.
The lyric’s movement from storms toward brighter days is consistent with biblical language about sorrow giving way to joy. It also places prayer near the center of restoration, describing God as accessible rather than distant. The spoken passage broadens the message by recognizing that hardship can affect anyone while still affirming the possibility of renewal. Overall, the song combines testimony, encouragement, and praise in a call to remember God’s love during difficult periods.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 30:5 The psalm contrasts temporary weeping with joy that comes in the morning.
- Philippians 4:6-7 Paul connects prayer in every circumstance with God’s guarding peace.