I dedicate this song to my friend keil, (pronounced like Kyle) who passed away today, september 24th, 2014 after battling cancer for 4 years. 22 years old is not enough. I'll miss you.....RIP.

WAKE ME UP WHEN SEPTEMBER ENDS; A sad story behind the hit song. Green Day lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong wrote this song about his father, who died of cancer on September 1, 1982 when Billie was just 10 years old. At his father's funeral, Billie cried, ran home and locked himself in his room. When his mother got home and knocked on the door to Billie's room, Billie simply said, "Wake me up when September ends," hence the title. In the video for this song we see a young couple get separated due to circumstance. This shows the director's view of the song: we should treasure our loved ones and never take them for granted, because they can be taken away from us any moment. Ctto

I forgot all about this song til this week. My brother committed suicide on September 8th, he was only 20. I remember September being hell, a hell full of guilt, sadness, loneliness, numbness, anger, confusion, and missing him so bad. All of September 9th felt like a journey. Here's my family's story. It all started at 12 AM on September 9th, my brother was supposedly at work like always, he'd come home in a few hours. I remember brushing my teeth, and I heard loud knocking. I froze, I felt as if something was very wrong. My mother opened the door and we saw two uniformed police walk in, and ask if we knew Christopher (my brother). We said yes, and they describe him. His description matched the one the police told us. My mom walked out, she knew something horrible happened. My dad, sister, and I sat in the couch and the police told us that my brother had walked in front of a train. I remember everything felt fuzzy and blurry, and the house broke into violent sobs and screams. My dad was shocked, he sat still for a while. My mom was screaming, she called all of our family and they came over at around 1-2 AM. Growing up, my brother was glued to his half brother, they were best friends. I also got along well with my brother, and I remember always worrying about him because he had epilepsy and depression. Anyway, at 8 AM my dad woke me up and asked if I would like to go to the train tracks with him. I did, and what we saw was burned into my mind. No, there wasn't a body. But we found one of his socks, torn up cloth, and.. There was a lot of blood. We returned there later with my half brother, and my mom's best friend. We made a small memorial along the tracks. We left his favorite snack. Hot cheetos and a bottle of sprite. We cried, and I remember staring at the train passing by. A few hours later, the police confirmed it was him by his finger print. I was searching my brothers social media and found his last post. His last post was hours before he died. His post contained a picture of the canals that lead to the train, and a selfie. His expression was hard to identify, I still can't figure it out to this day. We later searched his bedroom and found a few boxes titled "mementos", inside was a note. The note told us not to ruin or throw away the stuff in the boxes, even if he was dead. There was no suicide note at all, or any reason as to why he did it. All we know is that he was always depressed after his friend committed suicide in 2017, and a few days before Christopher died, he told my mom he was nervous for October. October is the month his friend passed away on. I remember the last days with Christopher too. He seemed lost, gloomy, and so upset. We tried talking to him, but nothing really helped. On his last day, he acted completely normal. No one could have stopped him that day, and when he walked in front of the train it was dark. About 3 days ago we finally had his funeral, and we all shared memories and love to him.

hey guys . its already september and yet again we meet at this beautiful songs . i wish u all very best in this month . love you all 🤞🏻❤️

September 2020: we finally meet. Stay Strong Everyone

This song brings me memories. My father passed away 5 years ago, August. My birthday is in September, my parents were divorced, so I could visit my dad only in “important” days, my birthday was one of those, I was so happy, it was almost here, and I could visit my dad. Well, he died. Just when my birthday was coming. It’s sad remembering how excited I was for visiting him, then I got the news, I still remember how much I cried and screamed. I wanted September to end, to stop suffering by thinking of how my life would have go if he was here. If you finished reading this, thank you. And sorry if my English is bad, I’m Mexican. Edit: Woah, I didn't think people would notice this comment. But, I really, really, really appreciate all of your support. Thank you.

It’s been about seven years since my dad passed & this is hitting. I’m crying in a parking lot where he use to take me for music lessons.

My dad died in 2009 cancer took him in the blink of an eye. Heart still broken. I miss you dad!

Ahhh shit, here we go again...

It is a tradition that I listed to this song every year in September.

I lost my grandpa couple years ago on September 2020 due to Covid and I just lost my dad a couple of days ago on Sept 3, 2022 to liver failure. This song has never hit so hard until now. Literally feels like someone took my heart out and stomped on it over and over then put it back.😭😭 I beg anyone reading this to please please don’t take your loved ones for granted. Family is all you really have in life. My dad was always there for me no matter what. He’s no longer in any pain so I’m at peace with that part im just going to miss him dearly😭😭 it’s not goodbye though, it’s I’ll see you down the road. Love you always Pops and Welito, rest easy.

Lost my Dad, September 15th 2019.. Best man you could ever meet, miss him so damn much! I love you, Dad..

Just lost my Dad on September 3rd, guess I’ll be playing this again in seven years. Love you Pops

Hey, it’s 30th September already, let’s wish we would meet again next September. Stay safe and strong!

A message to the future generations. Don't let this song die.

Billie Eilish: *I have sad music-* Green Day: "Let us introduce ourselves."

Billie doesn't like people joking about this song, you know why? His father died at the beginning of september of a year I dont remember, and when he was crying, his mother came into his room and he said "wake me up when september ends"

My father just passed, two days ago... on September 1st... Never realized how much I would need this song.

I feel so empty w/o my dad, it’s been exactly a month since he was gone. I’m 14 and can’t move on!

Wake me up when Coronavirus ends

My sister died September 9, 2019. I wish I could turn back time.

Dedicated to my brother who loves Greenday but sadly passed away 4years ago..

I miss you dad, hope you are free of the pain where ever you are. I love you....

Lost my best friend marc in August, his birthday was the 30th of September nd he always used to sing this song with me, this sing means so much to me xxx

Billie Joe Armstrong AKA Green Day. Wrote this song for his father. His father died on September 1,1982 due to cancer. At his father's funeral, Billie cried, ran home and locked himself in his room. What a sad song 😢

My brother used to play this on guitar to me when I was little💕😢

This song reminds me of my brother, not because I lost him, but when I was a toddler I have memories of him listening to it a bunch, I think he found it moving or something. I don’t get to see him that much anymore. Current events have been really tough on him and he’s changed his career path in a major way twice. Last time he visited home, he was going to stay for 11 days but 2 days in, a huge fight broke out in my family, and no one noticed he had left in the midst of the arguing. None of us have seen him since he left. It has been half a year at the time of this post. He just seems very detached from the rest of us and I think he feels like he’s on his own and he doesn’t have anyone to go to. I think about him every night and I dearly hope he is and will be ok. I miss you, bro.

The two moods of September: Earth, Wind and Fire - September: Happy, cheerful, energetic Green Day - Wake Me Up When September Ends: Gloomy, melancholy, somewhat sad

It should become a tradition listening to this every september 30th at 23:55 lol

It’s officially September 1, 2020..... Are we back for the reunion?

It's finally September. My dog just passed away 😔💔. He was my best friend, he was like a brother, he was family. Had him since I was a kid. The years has definitely gone fast. I will forever cherish the memories I had with him. It will never be the same without him. This song hits harder now. I dedicate it to him.

7 Years really did go by so fast. Today marks the day that I lost my mother. She was a cancer patient, and she fought like hell and almost won. But all great things come to an end eventually, I guess. It's been a hell of a journey and I'm still struggling to heal, but hey. Cheers to those still hanging on, and cheers to those long gone. 21/9/2016

It is said that Billie Joe's Father, with whom he was really close with, breathed his last on a September 1st. Billie was in tears and devastated and locked himself in his room. When his Mom came over to call him out, Billie cried out the lines which is the title of this song. This is heartbreaking stuff.

Lost my father at 13, it's been 13 years. I lost him due to Alcoholism on October 15th, 2005. September was the month that I had to say my final goodbyes - even when he was incoherent. The last thing I said to him was I Love You.. he somehow heard me in that one moment and told me that he loved me, even called me my childhood nickname he made especially for me. "I Love You, Pancha." I will never forget that moment, or when he held my hand so tightly that I couldn't move. That was the last time I ever saw my father. God rest his soul.

As my memory rests, but never forgets what I lost. I lost a lot. But I still have this song.

I lost my dad to cancer almost 8 years ago. This is one of his favorite songs. It hurts to listen, but it reminds me of the time we had. I will always cherish this song.

September 2004✔️ September 2005✔️ September 2006✔️ September 2007✔️ September 2008✔️ September 2009✔️ September 2010✔️ September 2011✔️ September 2012✔️ September 2013✔️ September 2014✔️ September 2015✔️ September 2016✔️ September 2017✔️ September 2018✔️ September 2019✔️ September 2020✖️

Happy first of september everyone. Shout out to all those preparing for another winter alone.

This song resonates with me. My grandmother who I loved so very much passed away in March 8 years ago and this song makes me shed lots of tears thinking about what I lost. She was like a mother figure to me. This song completely t Gives off the feelings I feel when I think about her. She will always be remembered. I love you grandma.

September is here again. A month I deeply love. Here's to the first song of the month.

I listen to this every August 31

My father died April 25, 2008. 11 years has gone so fast...

well september, you’re back.

I come back to this song from time to time. My "September" was in October at the age of nine, losing my mom to breast cancer. Billie Joe does a great job of capturing that feeling of just wanting the pain to go away and everything to go back to the way things were. To the point where its hard to listen to sometimes lol. I can't imagine having to perform it so many times.

I lost my friend to HIV and AIDS today, and coincidentally, September is about to start. This song describes my situation so perfectly right now. EDIT : Nope, apparently he's not dead. He faked his own death and lied to me because he thought it would be funny to fuck with me.

It's september 30th... we made it guys... to anyone reading this... I love and respect you as a human being and hope the best the rest of 2020 ahead, hang in there friend

I am a fan in korea. I first listened to this song when I was 10 years old and now I am 19 years old. I am about to take the college entrance exam. sometimes I come to listen to it,but I feel touched. lastly.. I thank green day.

When you lost people but not in September, it doesn’t mean I relate less to this song it’s still soothing at least to me

Cant listen to this without crying... I know this song for some years now but still. It gets me everytime.

It's an obligation to listen to this every September.

After losing my daddy to covid last November. This song hits harder for me now ..

Today is the last day of September. Autumn 🍂 is here but we will never forget the summer... 🌺💫💜

Dedicated to my daughter who I miss every day 9-22-2007 I miss you Sapphire Nelson...

it's September 30, 2019; the end is here let's listen to this one more time everyone Edit: good morning people and holy shit 1.2k likes, thanks everyone and happy September 1st, let's rehear this legend of a song till September 30th 2020 and everyone wake me up when September ends

It's that time of year again... September 1st, 2021

I lost my dad recently, about five months ago. We lost him in May but his birthday is the first of October, so this song is especially painful right now, but in a good way mostly. After listening to this song for years I never thought I'd be sitting here crying to it but change can shift the way you see the world. Our relationship wasnt always the best but its hard having to move on without him when I thought I'd have more time. It does get better, as well as it does change you. I miss you Dad, I hope you know that.

I lost my father in February, he was having complications with kidney failure, he was only 57, he got to raise me, but he will never get to see his grand-kids, or even if i will find love, He wont be there to see me graduate from job corps, i was called home on February 8th, in that short time span, i lost my dad, my grandpa, and my grandma. my dad was one of the best people this earth could have had, i wish he hadn't passed away when he did, i miss my dad so much, even writing this, i am tearing up, there was so much i wanted to do with my dad, i could not even begin to think, I wish he would have pulled thru, but he had too many problems, i love you dad, and i will always miss you.

This song will never be a joke to me. I lost my dad in 2003. He committed suicide after spending Father's day weekend with him and I was only 12. Now, 17 years later, I pray to skip the entire month of September every year. The 23rd would have been his 54th birthday. I don't even know what he would look like now. The last time I saw him, he was 37, and I hugged him goodbye as he cried. I knew he was sad, but I couldn't have known what he was planning. My last words to him were, "I love you Daddy, I'll see you next weekend." It still hurts now just as bad as then. Sometimes even more. And I'm still waiting for "next weekend".

Another september ending ...

Losing a Father gives you so much pain and sadness, I miss my Father so much and I always thinking him everyday

Rest In Peace to my mother who was killed by a terrible man when I was 14 years old and has scarred the rest of my high school life. She taught me almost everything I know from music to how to study and how to show more compassion than others deserve. I love you, even though I never said it enough.

Wake me. Up when September ends... A song I always listen to on the 1st of September.

For me this song is more or less about how much we change as humans the older we get, and how often times we hate what we end up turning into, and aspire to go back to a time when we actually liked who we were.

Here we are again, together again with one of the best songs in history of music

I remember as a child I would listen to this in the back of the car and when I hear it now it makes me remember about my childhood and how I miss my old friends too much, how I used to be so happy back then. I know it sounds edgy but when I saw the comments I figured I could share my feelings, What I would give to be with my old pals again.

My dad died 2 weeks and 3 days ago on July 14, 2017, the following Wednesday was his funeral, and today, July 31st is his birthday. I'm 18 and I'm going into my last year of high school and him not being here will make it the hardest year of school! My older brother graduated this year and our dad was so proud of him, which I'll never get to hear him say, that he's proud of me! All I can think about is all the this I never said to him and everything I wish I said! When ever I got in a fight with my parents they'd often say, "You're going to miss use when we're gone" and they were right, I miss him ever second of ever day and will from now until my end! I took the time I had with him for granted, who ever's reading this, if both your parents are alive don't learn from the mistakes of me and others, use the time you have with the people who love and care about wisely! Don't take it for granted, tell them you love and and how much them matter to you while you can!......................................................................................... Happy birthday Dad, love you!

it's September 1, 2021- thinking of the 13 US Marines, military working dogs, contract working dogs, and innocent Afghan civilians who did not make it out of Kabul; the hurricane victims in Louisiana; and to the ones who lost their lives due to complications of covid-19🖤 Sending prayers, much love, and virtual hugs your way.

Ahhh,here we go again…

Little brother just passed a few days ago, never thought this song would hit me like this....

It is 30 SEP 2020 and a rainy morning here in PHILIPPINES. This song is made for such a perfect day. Playing it loud.

Here again at the first day of September, and will be staying until September ends. Been a tradition for years now haha

Queen Elizabeth II has passed away today. Her passing reminded me of one of my favourite songs growing up. Both bring out alot of emotions in me. R.I.P your majesty.

it's September 1, 2019; we all know why we're gathered here today...😊

Hey everyone. My dad just passed away from corona. 56 years old. The most mighty, best man the world has ever known. This song really hits me hard. I'm in tears. I'm wondering if there's any kind of support group that I can join. Let me know please. Much appreciated.

Can't believe it's been 11 years ....feels it was just like yesterday when I was singing this song on my terrace

There's a slight change, actually my dad passed on may 27, 2020 due to corona. So when i listen this song, i just replace may instead of September...

Adrian M Gutierrez, My older brother had a long battle with lung cancer in 2016. He was 23 watching the world slip through his fingers and this is the song that gave him peace. Beneath his strength there was a sea of emotion that I still hear with this song. Now an innocent young man sleeping through his second september.. I will never forget what he lost. I love and miss you so much Adrian. September never ends.

19 years on September 30th 1999, my soul mate passed away from melanoma cancer. Not a day goes by where I dont think of him & miss him. Gone but never forgotten. In memory of William Todd Fuller 1/04/66 to 9/30/99

I Lost my Dad on February 3rd last year..Hope to see him on the other side🙃 I hope the day i die , you come to pick me up like you used to when i was a kid in school😊 Love you Dad!

This song's poetry is just too good I am crying.

The name of the song came from. The funeral of his father he ran home and locked himself in his room and his mother tried to get him out. Which he responded with "wake me up when September ends."

I just randomly started crying for no reason hearing this song.

1st of September, who's coming back here with me?

I lost my dad on New Years and listening to this song and knowing the background of this song it makes me miss him more and would want to wake up when New Years Eve ends. Or when December ends.

Your friends and your family are the best part of your life.Even if some of them lose touch with you or something bad happens between you and them, you will always have a soft corner for them somewhere in your heart. And as time passes by you will get to know the importance that person has in your life.This song really brings out emotions within me.

*WHY ASKING IF ANYONE LISTENING IN SEPTEMBER 2019??BRUH WE NEVER LEFT*

So sorry for your loss. I lost my dad when I was 12. You never get over it you just learn how to cope.

One of my best friends since 7th grade took his life several years ago to suicide, I never made it to his funeral, my heart breaks in so many pieces every time wondering why. This song came out shortly after his death and this is the first time I have heard it in a long time and I can't help but be emotional. Love ya and Miss you and your life Robbie 💔💔💔

Good Bye September .. this song is a legend.

Who's here because it's September and you're feeling sentimental with all those things happening in your life lately?

My Grandpa passed away on September 2nd, 2018.. Hardest time of my life.. but I kept going.. to everyone who is missing somebody, or struggling with depression, just continue, it’s worth it, somebody cares and loves you. God bless you all ❤🙏

I lost my mom in september 11..she was 52..cancer..i love u mom...

Wake me up, when music like this comes back. 🎵

Dedicated to my grandfather who passed away last month.Im glad i had the oppoturnity to take care of him in his final days. Im grateful im the one that god has destined to look after him. Past 16 years living with him, those days were the first time i cried infront of him. He couldnt speak, but i know he loves me. Everytime i wake him up for breakfast lunch dinner, everytime i fed him, his tears flow. He was a good man. A great grandfather. i still remember throughout my whole life, things we do together, all of that. Im glad its still in my memories and i hope that it will stay forever.I miss u pops, your laugh, your smiles, everything about you pops, i miss you. At your funeral, i convinced myself that it was just a dream, a nightmare. I closed my eyes, hoping that all of this was not real. but its the reality. Im speechless. i cant even cry. i feel like i want to scream so hard that my throat bleed.My heart was crushed. I will never forget you grandpa. I will never. You were the man pops.My hero.Our familys hero, your familys hero.I will always know that youre up there watching me. Protecting me.Guide me. And i wanna be a great man like you when i grow up. Youre my idol grandpa. I dont care if ive only known you for 16 years, i dont care about that. Im just letting u know that our home will be empty without you. But you always be in my heart, or everywhere i go. i will remeber you. you were the best grandpa ever. Rest in peace old man. Ill be seeing you soon. Cant wait for that. love you till the day i die sincerely, your grandson :sorry if it was too long. if you dont wanna read it its okay :sorry for the bad grammars. i cried while typing those. rip grandpops 1944-2020❤

Summer has come and passed The innocent can never last Wake me up when September ends Like my fathers come to pass Seven years has gone so fast Wake me up when September ends Here comes the rain again Falling from the stars Drenched in my pain again Becoming who we are As my memory rests But never forgets what I lost Wake me up when September ends Summer has come and passed The innocent can never last Wake me up when September ends Ring out the bells again Like we did when spring began Wake me up when September ends Here comes the rain again Falling from the stars Drenched in my pain again Becoming who we are As my memory rests But never forgets what I lost Wake me up when September ends Summer has come and passed The innocent can never last Wake me up when September ends Like my father's come to pass Twenty years has gone so fast Wake me up when September ends Wake me up when September ends Wake me up when September ends

I'm glad to finally listen to this on the night of September 30.

7 years has gone so fast.........

Okay, its September now. Let's sleep

September 2022 is really something. I just left Russia a couple of weeks ago and I'm looking to resume my life in the USA.

Lost my dad almost a month before I was born this song helped me soo much🥺😔 it's been 21 yrs..miss you buddy fly high❤❤❤