September Gurls

The lyrics describe someone caught between strong attraction and emotional pain. The speaker seems to have loved someone, but the relationship is now distant or over: they say they will “keep away” while admitting they cannot deny what they feel. The repeated line about “December boys” suggests a group of people who are unlucky or suffering in love, giving the song a wistful, resigned mood.

“September gurls” may refer to women the speaker finds compelling, though the phrase’s exact meaning is not explained. The contrast with “December boys” might suggest people at different emotional or romantic stages, but that is only one possible reading. “I’ve been crying all the time” plainly conveys sadness, while the later image of going to bed and a woman “mak[ing] things right” suggests that physical closeness brings temporary comfort.

The song leaves the relationships deliberately unclear. The speaker’s memories of one person, promise to stay away, and intimacy with “she” do not fit into a simple story of one romance. The repeated phrases may express a feeling that keeps returning rather than a clear resolution. Overall, the lyrics can be read as a mix of longing, hurt, and brief consolation, without specifying exactly who is involved or what happened.