Settembre

Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a picture of September as a pivotal, almost sentient force, a harbinger of change and emotional reckoning. The narrator directly addresses September, questioning what love affairs it will bring and anticipating a return, perhaps after a period of absence or struggle. There's a sense of readiness, a shedding of defenses – "L'armatura non l'avrò" (I won't have armor) – signaling an openness to whatever comes, even if it means departure. This readiness is juxtaposed with a complex relationship with a "primavera" (spring) that is both "dolce e nervosa" (sweet and nervous). The narrator vows not to flee this feeling, intending to embrace it fully, "la bacerò" (I will kiss her). Yet, this embrace is immediately followed by a poignant farewell to her "lunghi capelli" (long hair), suggesting a loss or sacrifice tied to this new emotional engagement. The narrator asks September to deliver a kiss in their stead, indicating a distance from this person. The lyrics then shift to a profound sense of surrender and devotion. The narrator entrusts everything to September, asking it to convey their love and willingness to wait. The imagery of accompanying her into "il mio giardino" (my garden) and keeping her "da vicino, sempre, sempre" (close, always, always) speaks to a deep, protective affection, a desire for constant closeness. The narrative takes a darker turn with the introduction of an "nemico" (enemy) and a past encounter where someone was invited in, "Lei l'ha fatto con me" (She did it with me). This suggests a betrayal or a vulnerability exploited. The narrator then contemplates a destructive dynamic where this person, with a "rasoio" (razor) in her head, can cut their thoughts and use her hair, to which the narrator offers their own blood before September arrives. This intense imagery highlights a willingness to sacrifice everything, even life, for this complicated love, revealing a desperate, almost masochistic devotion.