Emi Meyer - September Tea
"September" was a fun lighthearted piece released by Kazuo Zaitsu's band Tulip in 1974 about a fond annual reminder of a past love. Japanese-American singer-songwriter Emi Meyer stays true to this theme with her adaptation entitled "September Tea," which features Miki Hirose on trumpet. |
Lyrics
September Tea
(English Lyrics by Emi Meyer)
If autumn belonged to me
I would take these amber leaves
Throw them in a pot to watch them steep
September tea
If you or I
Ever lose track time
Pour a little bit to wet your lips
A reminder sip by sip
September it is just the beginning
September brings me closer to you
I'm betting our potion
Overpowers the ocean
A toast, a drink
A steadfast link
I'll be back in a blink
September will be just the beginning
September draws me closer to you
If autumn comes to me
You can guess where I will be
A cozy rooftop, the skyline rests in
Our cup of September tea
Original Japanese Lyrics Translation
September
(Music and Lyrics by Kazuo Zaitsu)
When summer passed us by and the winds blew
You came along and opened the door to my heart
We were lonely for way too long
The two of us had forgotten how happiness felt until love was kindled in our hearts
September When September rolls around,
September I think of you
I softly kissed your tear-stained cheek
The night I slept holding you tight
September When September rolls around,
September I think of you
I still turn my head when walking down the street these days
That's just me, hoping to find you someday in the crowds
Click to hear original Japanese song
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Credits
September Tea feat. Emi Meyer
Music produced by Dave Liang for Undercover Culture Music
Video produced by Jamahl Richardson for 7DayVisa
Inspired by "September"Music and Original Lyrics by Kazuo Zaitsu
English Lyrics by Emi Meyer
Recorded in NYC, NY (USA)
Engineered by Emil Karol
Mixing by Dave Liang
Mastered by Emil Karol
Vocals: Emi Meyer
Trumpet: Miki Hirose
Drums: Jojo Schwarz
Bass: Sean Han
Background vocals plus other instrumentation & programming: Dave Liang
