Sweet Memories
A.J Lyrics
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Dipping vat curve and roller coaster hills;
throwin’ bottles at the wagon wheel.
Fair River bridge and the light plant's cool;
Piggly Wiggly and the Big Star too.
Eatin' fries at the Spin-A-Cone or
Red Barn when the music's on and
everybody wants to sing along, and I miss em all
Lord, I miss them ya'll
Backroads with a bottle of beer,
it's a wonder that I'm still here.
Sunday school at the funeral home,
Church burned, nowhere else to go.
"Ball games this Friday right?"
Town closed at the hint of night.
Red Devil on the old gym wall;
Fish & Chick for some late pinball and
Lord, I miss them all
I still cling to the memories
If it's alright with ya'll
cause they taste so sweet
those memories
Sweet memories.
Now I make new memories every day
And I love the life we've made
But sometimes it's nice to get away
and go back home to yesterday
Lord I miss 'em all
Lord I miss 'em all
Lord, I miss them all
I still cling to the memories
If it's alright with ya'll
cause they taste so sweet
Like mamma's tea;
Sweet memories.
Dipping vat curve and roller coaster hills;
throwing bottles at the wagon wheel;
Fair River bridge and the light plant's cool . . .
I wonder if you miss 'em too?
The lyrics of A.J's song "Sweet Memories" depict a longing for the past and a yearning for the nostalgia of a small town. The singer reminisces about various places and experiences that hold sentimental value to them. They mention specific locations such as the Dipping vat curve and roller coaster hills, where they may have had joyful and carefree moments. They recall mischievously throwing bottles at the wagon wheel, indicating a sense of youthful rebellion. The Fair River bridge and the coolness of the light plant evoke a sense of simplicity and tranquility.
The singer also mentions local establishments like the Piggly Wiggly and the Big Star, which were likely emblematic of the community. Enjoying fries at the Spin-A-Cone or the Sonic from dusk-til-dawn signifies a sense of freedom and camaraderie among friends. They reminisce about the Red Barn, where the music played and everyone wanted to sing along, highlighting the joy of shared moments and the power of music to create lasting memories and connections.
The lyrics continue with references to specific events and places, such as Sunday school at the funeral home, indicating the close-knit nature of the community. The mention of the Church burning down, leaving nowhere else to go, hints at a sense of loss and longing for a sense of belonging. The mention of the old gym wall with the Red Devil, a symbol of the school spirit, and Fish & Chick for pinball suggests a desire to relive the excitement and youthful innocence of their past.
Overall, the song speaks to the deep emotional attachment the singer has to their hometown and the memories they made there. It reflects a longing for simpler times, the connections they had with the people and places, and the undeniable sweetness of those memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Dipping vat curve and roller coaster hills;
Remembering the thrilling times of riding on curved dips and roller coasters.
throwin’ bottles at the wagon wheel.
Recalling the mischievous act of throwing bottles at a wagon wheel.
Fair River bridge and the light plant's cool;
Reminiscing about the refreshing breeze on the Fair River bridge and the coolness of the light plant.
Piggly Wiggly and the Big Star too.
Yearning for the nostalgia of the Piggly Wiggly and the Big Star stores.
Eatin' fries at the Spin-A-Cone or
Enjoying the experience of eating French fries at the Spin-A-Cone or...
at the Sonic from dusk-til-dawn;
...at the Sonic drive-in from dusk till dawn.
Red Barn when the music's on and
Feeling the desire to be at the Red Barn when the music is playing.
everybody wants to sing along, and I miss em all
Longing for the times when everyone wanted to join in and sing along to the music.
Lord, I miss them ya'll
Expressing the heartfelt longing for all those memories.
Backroads with a bottle of beer,
Remembering the times spent on backroads with a bottle of beer.
it's a wonder that I'm still here.
Reflecting on the risky situations experienced and feeling fortunate to have survived.
Sunday school at the funeral home,
Recalling the unusual location of Sunday school being held at the funeral home.
Church burned, nowhere else to go.
Facing the reality of the church burning down and having no alternative place to gather.
"Ball games this Friday right?"
Asking about the certainty of having ball games on that Friday.
Town closed at the hint of night.
Noting how the town would shut down as soon as nightfall approached.
Red Devil on the old gym wall;
Remembering the presence of the Red Devil logo on the wall of the old gym.
Fish & Chick for some late pinball and
Recollecting the enjoyment of playing pinball at Fish & Chick late at night.
Lord, I miss them all
Expressing the deep longing for all those moments and experiences.
I still cling to the memories
Holding onto the nostalgia and cherishing the memories.
If it's alright with ya'll
Seeking the understanding and acceptance of others regarding the attachment to these memories.
cause they taste so sweet
Justifying the sentimental value of these memories by comparing them to something deliciously sweet.
those memories
Referring to the specific memories being reminisced about.
Now I make new memories every day
Acknowledging the creation of new memories in the present.
And I love the life we've made
Expressing contentment and appreciation for the life that has been built.
But sometimes it's nice to get away
Recognizing the occasional desire to escape and return to the past.
and go back home to yesterday
Longing to revisit the familiar and comforting moments of the past.
Lord I miss 'em all
Continuing the heartfelt longing for all those memories.
Like mamma's tea;
Comparing the sweetness of the memories to the comforting taste of mother's tea.
Sweet memories.
Acknowledging the cherished and pleasant nature of those memories.
I wonder if you miss 'em too?
Pondering whether the listener also shares the same longing and nostalgia for those experiences.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: James Franklin Oakes
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