Johnny Remember Me
John Leyton Lyrics
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And the wind is blowing cold across the moor
I hear the voice of my darlin'
The girl I loved and lost a year ago
(Johnny remember me)
Well it's hard to believe I know
But I hear her singing in the sighing of the wind
Blowin' in the tree tops way above me
(Johnny remember me)
Yes I'll always remember
Till the day I die
I'll hear her cry
Johnny remember me
Well some day I guess
I'll find myself another little girl
To take the place of my true love
But as long as I live I know
I'll hear her singing in the sighing of the wind
Blowin' in the tree tops way above me
(Johnny remember me)
Yes I'll always remember
Till the day I die
I'll hear her cry
Johnny remember me
(Johnny remember me)
The lyrics of John Leyton's "Johnny Remember Me" depict a man who is haunted by the memory of a lost love. As he wanders through the mist and rain on a cold moor, he hears the voice of his beloved singing in the wind blowing through the trees. He knows that he will always remember her until the day he dies, and that he will hear her cry out to him, urging him not to forget her.
The poignant lyrics are made even more haunting by the melody, which is slow and mournful, reflecting the man's sense of loss and longing. The song is a classic example of 1960s pop music, with its simple, catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics that explore themes of love and loss.
Overall, "Johnny Remember Me" is a powerful song that speaks to the universal human experience of losing someone we love. It reminds us that while we may move on with our lives, the memory of those we have lost will always stay with us, haunting us wherever we go.
Line by Line Meaning
When the mist's a-rising and the rain is falling
Amidst difficult situations when it is hard to navigate, I feel lost.
And the wind is blowing cold across the moor
The surrounding is adverse and icy - a metaphor for a heart broken.
I hear the voice of my darlin'
I recall the sweet sound of my beloved's voice.
The girl I loved and lost a year ago
The one I cherished and who left me a year ago, leaving my heart broken.
Yes, I'll always remember till the day I die
These memories will forever stay with me until I depart from this world.
I'll hear her cry, Johnny remember me
She wants me to know that she is always there with me, even though we are physically apart.
Well, it's hard to believe I know
It is a challenge to trust and acknowledge the feeling and message she is trying to express.
But I hear her singing in the sighing of the wind
I can feel her presence and comfort while the wind blows and generates an ethereal melody.
Blowin' in the tree tops way above me
This musicality carries an emotional message that is not easy to interpret, but I can feel it's my lost beloved trying to reach out to me.
Well, some day I guess I'll find myself another little girl
I hope to eventually find love again and move on.
To take the place of my true love
But realize that nobody can replace my lost true love.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: GEOFFREY GODDARD
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@danstorey2918
This is probably the song that shifted from the 50s to the 60s. I've not found a sound sounding more modern than this, that was produced or released any earlier than this song. This song started the 60s revolution. Followed by Del Shannon Runaway. Massive turning point in history!
@gm4014
Good analysis, thanks :)
@gm4014
There was a Bryan Ferry jazz doc recently. Joe Meek was a producer of Bad Penny Blues, a British jazz hit, which Macca was very influenced by for Lady Madonna. This was when Jazz was popular in the UK, and the success might have given Joe Meek a financial boost. Which enabled his subsequent success. Meek got a piano sound on Bad Penny Blues which the composer wasn't happy with, but it was one of the key features of the thing :)
@ronnieparkerscott6223
Joe Meek apparently...
@Straker1923
I remember being on a school trip aged 10 in July '61. We were at Heysham Head, near Morecambe and Del Shannon's Runnaway was playing EVERYWHERE. I remember trying catch the eye of a schoolgirl I fancied whilst on the areoplanes...the things one remembers 60 years later! Great days though, esp for transitional rock!
@KarmicSalt
@@gm4014 macca?! bwaa haa haa
@Einstein852
The 60's and 70's the 2 best eras of all time. So glad I was part of it
@vincentmurphy8337
Hi Patricia
@juliepownall1063
And the 80s
@michaelredshaw5372
Pushing 72 years of age now and I still remember the 60s like they were yesterday what a decade it was orgasmic