Sweet Memories
Alison Joy Williams Lyrics

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Sweet Memories
Alison Joy Williams BMI,
JP Goggin BMI
© 2005

I've been sitting here thinking
Don't mind saying I've been drinking
Seems like just yesterday that you went away

And the minutes I have used have just been sinking
Into memories of you

And I can't have you back
(the fun and the laughter)
Now I couldn't take you back
(it's all you were after)
But I'll keep all those sweet sweet sweet
Memories of you

Someday I might figure out
Baby what you were all about
But I'll never forget and I'll never regret
The time that I used when I'm smiling I'm thinking
Of those memories of you

And I can't have you back
(the fun and the laughter)
Now I couldn't take you back
(it's all you were after)
But I'll keep all those sweet sweet sweet
Memories of you
oh Memories of you

I've been sitting here thinking
Don't mind saying I've been drinking
Seems like just yesterday that you went away
And the minutes I have used have just been sinking
Into memories of you

And I can't have you back
(the fun and the laughter)
Now I couldn't take you back
(it's all you were after)

But I'll keep all those sweet sweet sweet
Memories of you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Sweet Memories" by Alison Joy Williams reflect the emotions and thoughts of someone who is reminiscing about a past relationship. The singer confesses to spending time thinking about the departed lover, possibly fueled by the consumption of alcohol. The lyrics suggest that the memories of this person have stayed with them, even though they can never have them back. The singer acknowledges the good times they had together, describing them as "the fun and the laughter." However, they also recognize that the relationship was not meant to be, as the other person was only interested in certain aspects of it.

The repetition of the phrase "sweet sweet sweet memories of you" emphasizes the bittersweet nature of these recollections. The singer acknowledges that they may never fully understand the true intentions or nature of the departed lover, but they accept that they will never forget the time they spent together. The final verse repeats the same sentiments as the first, reiterating the sense of longing and the inability to move on from these memories.

Overall, "Sweet Memories" is a reflective and nostalgic song that captures the conflicting emotions of holding onto the past while acknowledging the impossibility of resurrecting a lost relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been sitting here thinking
I have been reflecting and pondering

Don't mind saying I've been drinking
I don't mind admitting that I have been consuming alcohol

Seems like just yesterday that you went away
It feels as if your departure happened not long ago

And the minutes I have used have just been sinking
The time I have spent has been passing by without me realizing it

Into memories of you
Resurfacing and being absorbed into the memories I have of you

And I can't have you back
I am unable to regain your presence

(the fun and the laughter)
(the enjoyable moments and the joyous times)

Now I couldn't take you back
Now I cannot accept you returning

(it's all you were after)
(that was your sole intention)

But I'll keep all those sweet sweet sweet
However, I will hold onto all those lovely, lovely, lovely

Memories of you
Recollections and remembrances of you