MEMORY
Alkistis Protopsalti Lyrics
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See the dew on the sunflower
And a rose that is fading
Roses whither away
Like the sunflower
I yearn to turn my face to the dawn
I am waiting for the day
Not a sound from the pavement
Has the moon lost her memory?
She is smiling alone
In the lamplight
The withered leaves collect at my feet
And the wind begins to moan
Memory
All alone in the moonlight
I can smile at the old days
I was beautiful then
I remember the time I knew what happiness was
Let the memory live again
Every streetlamp
Seems to beat a fatalistic warning
Someone mutters
And the streetlamp gutters
And soon it will be morning
Daylight
I must wait for the sunrise
I must think of a new life
And I musn't give in
When the dawn comes
Tonight will be a memory too
And a new day will begin
Burnt out ends of smoky days
The stale cold smell of morning
The streetlamp dies, another night is over
Another day is dawning
Touch me
It's so easy to leave me
All alone with the memory
Of my days in the sun
If you touch me
You'll understand what happiness is
Look
A new day has begun
The song "Memory" by Alkistis Protopsalti is a heartwarming melody that reflects nostalgia, longing and hope. The song opens up with the artist reflecting on the transience of life, the impermanence of beauty, and the endless cycle of life in the universe. The dew on the sunflower and the fading roses serve as a metaphor for the ephemeral nature of human existence. The yearning to turn her face to the dawn, and waiting for the day, symbolizes hope that a new day will bring new possibilities.
In the following verses, the artist talks about the musings she has while walking around the city at midnight. The moon is smiling, but she is all alone, and the withered leaves collect at her feet. The memory of happy times often creeps up on her, but she acknowledges that it belongs to a bygone era. However, she still smiles and cherishes the old memories. As the night goes on, the streetlamps seem to beat a fatalistic warning, indicating that time is running out, and the dawn will soon break.
Then the song shifts back to hope as the artist looks forward to the sunrise and a brand new day. She knows that she has to think of a new life and not give up. The burn out ends of the smoky days and the stale smell of morning signify that yesterday is gone, and it's time to face a new day. The song concludes with encouragement to touch her to understand what happiness is and the realization that a new day has begun.
Line by Line Meaning
Daylight
I see the world waking up around me
See the dew on the sunflower
I observe the beauty of nature
And a rose that is fading
I witness the bittersweet reality of life
Roses whither away
Everything eventually fades away
Like the sunflower
Just like the sunflower, I too am mortal and have a limited time to shine
I yearn to turn my face to the dawn
I eagerly anticipate a new beginning
I am waiting for the day
I am optimistic about the future
Midnight
It's a new day, one that is filled with uncertainties and doubts
Not a sound from the pavement
It's quiet and lonely out here on the streets
Has the moon lost her memory?
Is the world going through a difficult phase or is it just me?
She is smiling alone
Even in darkness, there is a ray of hope
In the lamplight
I am engulfed in the warm glow of the streetlights
The withered leaves collect at my feet
The past always catches up to you
And the wind begins to moan
The world is in disarray, and I am unsure of what the future holds
Memory
Remembrance of the past can bring about a sense of joy and sadness
All alone in the moonlight
In the quiet hours of night, I find myself reminiscing about the past
I can smile at the old days
Despite the pain, there is still some beauty left in the world
I was beautiful then
I remember the days when I was carefree and happy
I remember the time I knew what happiness was
I once knew what it felt like to be truly happy
Let the memory live again
I hold onto these memories, knowing they will never come back
Every streetlamp
I am reminded of the passage of time
Seems to beat a fatalistic warning
The world can be a dangerous and unpredictable place
Someone mutters
I hear whispers of doubt all around me
And the streetlamp gutters
The world can be cruel and unforgiving
And soon it will be morning
The sun will rise again, and a new day will begin
Daylight
A new day has begun, and I must face it with courage and determination
I must wait for the sunrise
I am filled with hope for a new tomorrow
I must think of a new life
I have to leave the past behind and start anew
And I musn't give in
I refuse to give up, despite the hurdles I may face
When the dawn comes
Hope is on the horizon
Tonight will be a memory too
Everything will eventually become a memory, both good and bad
And a new day will begin
A new day signifies new opportunities, new beginnings
Burnt out ends of smoky days
The past can be murky and unclear
The stale cold smell of morning
The world can be cold and unwelcoming
The streetlamp dies, another night is over
The end of a chapter, the beginning of a new one
Another day is dawning
Hope springs eternal, a new beginning is always possible
Touch me
In a world that can be unfeeling, human touch is important
It's so easy to leave me
People come and go, life is unpredictable
All alone with the memory
The past is always with me, for better or worse
Of my days in the sun
I hold onto the happy moments of the past, to keep me going in the present
If you touch me
Human connection is important, even in the hardest of times
You'll understand what happiness is
Genuine happiness comes from bonding with others
Look
Take notice of the world around you, for it is constantly changing
A new day has begun
The sun has risen, and we must face the day with courage and determination
Contributed by Alaina G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.