Sentimental Journey
Frank Sinatra Lyrics

The lyrics to Frank Sinatra's song Sentimental Journey, written by Les Brown, Bud Green, and Ben Homer, take the listener on a journey down memory lane. The singer is embarking on a trip to renew old memories and set his heart at ease. The lyrics reflect the nostalgia and longing for the past that many people experience throughout their lives. The opening line sets the tone for the song, "Gonna take a sentimental journey," suggesting that the journey is not just physical, but also emotional. The singer is looking to rekindle emotions and memories that he felt in the past, and the journey is a means to do that.

The second and third lines of the song express the destination and its purpose. The singer is setting his heart at ease by revisiting old memories. He has packed his bag and made reservations, spending all the money he can afford. The fourth line, "Like a child in wild anticipation, I long to hear that: "all aboard,"" adds an element of excitement to the journey. The singer is eager to start his journey and to relive the memories that he has been longing for. The fifth line, "Seven, that's the time we leave - at seven," creates a sense of urgency and sets the scene for the journey.

The third paragraph starts with a line that is a sort of continuation from the second: "I'll be waiting up for heaven, counting every mile of railroad track - that moves me back." This line emphasizes that the artist is fully invested in making this journey. The sixth line, "I never thought my heart could be so yearny," shows how much the artist longs for the memories that he left behind. The seventh line, "Why did I decide to roam?" is almost like questioning his own decision to leave all the good things behind only to come back again. Finally, the last line, "Gotta take a sentimental journey, sentimental journey home," brings the song to a gentle end by highlighting the importance of revisiting old memories and places.