The song became a hit single , peaking at number six on the '' Billboard '' Hot 100 . It was also a top ten single in the United Kingdom , Belgium , New Zealand , and was a number one single in the Czech Republic . In the United States , the song became symbolic after Hurricane Katrina , where it was dedicated to victims of the disaster and also regarded as a dedication to the victims of the September 11 attacks that occurred in 2001 . The song became certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Wake Me Up When September Ends