In 1961 she participated in BBC TV's A Song for Europe Contest, the UK qualifying heat for the Eurovision Song Contest. Her entry, "I Will Light a Candle" was placed fourth. Lale Andersen, who recorded the original German version of "Lili Marleen" also entered the 1961 Eurovision Song Contest, although her song only made it to #13. Anne made another attempt at Eurovision in 1963 with "My Continental Love" - and came fourth again.
She also sang and acted in several motion pictures.
In 1990 she was awarded the OBE for her work with the "Not Forgotten Association", a charitable organization for disabled former service personnel from all wars. Anne Shelton died in Hurstmonceux, England in 1994 and was interred in the Brenchley Gardens cemetery in South East London.
Something To Remember You By
Anne Shelton Lyrics
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When you are far away from me
Just a little something, meaning love cannot die
No matter where you chance to be
So I'll pray for you, night and day for you
It will see me through like a charm 'til you return
So give me something I can remember you by
So I'll pray for you, every single day for you
It will see me through like a charm until you return
Give me something, something to remember you by
When you are far away from me
In the song "Something to Remember You By" by Anne Shelton, the lyrics express a desire to hold onto a lasting memory of a loved one who is leaving. The plea in the opening line "give me something to remember you by" shows how much the singer wants to keep the connection with the person who will be far away. The next line speaks of a "little something" that will signify that love cannot die, no matter the distance. This love is so strong that even when apart, the sweet memory will sustain and hold onto the love.
The chorus continues to describe the intensity of the love, "So I'll pray for you, night and day for you, it will see me through like a charm 'til you return, so give me something I can remember you by when you are far away from me." The repetition of the words "night and day" emphasizes how the singer will constantly be thinking of the loved one, and the use of the phrase “see me through like a charm” implies that the memory will provide peace until they are reunited once again. The theme of longing for the return of the loved one is also evident in the lyrics, as the singer is asking for a little something to hold onto until they are reunited.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, give me something to remember you by
Requesting a keepsake or reminder to cherish in your absence.
When you are far away from me
Expressing distance from the person for whom the request is made.
Just a little something, meaning love cannot die
Asking for something small but significant that symbolizes the connection and preservation of love.
No matter where you chance to be
Indicating that the love remains no matter where the person goes.
So I'll pray for you, night and day for you
Assuring the person that they are being constantly thought of and that their well-being is being wished for.
It will see me through like a charm 'til you return
Believing that such devotion will sustain the person until they come back.
So give me something I can remember you by
Reiterating the initial request and the importance of having a totem to recall their presence.
So I'll pray for you, every single day for you
Repeating the pledge of constant prayer and caring for them.
It will see me through like a charm until you return
Emphasizing the role that this dedication plays in helping them wait for the person to come back.
Give me something, something to remember you by
Restating the central desire for a keepsake and reminder of their love.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARTHUR SCHWARTZ, HOWARD DIETZ
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