“Last September” was written as a warning in support of the “Me Too” movement. Its lyrics pertain to an unwanted sexual encounter between a woman and (supposedly) an ex.
[Verse 1]
I know she can't remember
They said there's too much pain
It happened last September
From some familiar man
[Chorus]
Why'd she have to think about her plan?
And why's she been so kind and understanding?
To get away, find a scream, a frantic plea against the pain
His mama didn't raise a man
[Verse 2]
He went and lost his temper
He went and lost his brain
Her tears pried his anger
It sent him in a ranger
[Chorus]
It's blind, what you wore, he said you planned it
A lie to himself, said you coulda ran
She said no, he said yes
You took her down and choked her neck
His mama didn't raise a man
[Refrain]
Darkest secrets get released
These manic pigs and their disease
[Chorus]
He cries when it gets what comes his way
His mama didn't raise a man
[Refrain]
Darkest secrets get released
These manic pigs and their disease
[Chorus]
Why'd she have to think about her plan?
And why's she been so kind and understanding?
To get away, find a scream, a frantic plea against the pain
His mama didn't raise a man
[Outro]
Come on
Life goes on and so will she
You're getting stronger, I'm shedding skin
Scrapes and scars will fade away
These memories will always stay
But life goes on and so will she
Getting stronger, I'm shedding skin
Scrapes and scars will fade away
These memories will always stay
Life goes on and so will she
Getting stronger, I'm shedding skin
Scrapes and scars will fade away
These memories will always stay
But life goes on and so will she
You're getting stronger, I'm shedding skin
Scrapes and scars will fade away
Those memories will always stay
Yeah, life goes on
Carry on
Life goes on
Last September was written by Duff McKagan.
Last September was produced by Shooter Jennings.
Duff McKagan released Last September on Fri May 31 2019.