Sentimental Journey
BILK MR. ACKER Lyrics


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I'm gonna take a Sentimental Journey,
Gonna set my heart at ease.
Gonna make a Sentimental Journey,
To renew old memories.

I got my bags, I got my reservations,
Spent each dime I could afford.
Like a child in wild anticipation,
Long to hear that, "All aboard!"

Seven, that's the time we leave at seven.

I'll be waitin' up at heaven,
Countin' every mile of railroad track, that takes me back.

I never knew my heart could be so yearny.
Why did I decide to roam?
I'm gonna take that Sentimental Journey,




Sentimental Journey home.
Sentimental Journey.

Overall Meaning

In the song Sentimental Journey by BILK MR. ACKER, the singer is preparing to embark on a trip down memory lane. They are taking a sentimental journey to renew old memories and set their heart at ease. The excitement is evident as they have already packed their bags and reserved their spot on the trip. The singer likens their anticipation to that of a child's, eagerly awaiting the call to board the train. The departure time is set for seven, and the singer will be waiting at the gates of heaven, taking note of every mile of track that takes them back to where they began.


The lyrics express the singer's regret at having left home and their awe at how much they miss it. They never knew their heart could feel so yearnful, and yet they have decided to go back to where they belong. The journey represents a longing to return to all that is familiar, a desire to reconnect with the past and the roots that once nurtured them. They embrace their sentimental side and seek solace in it, a soothing balm for the restless heart.


Overall, the song Sentimental Journey is an ode to nostalgia and the importance of looking back on the past with fondness. The journey is a way to reconnect with oneself, to revisit the places and people that shaped one's life, and to find comfort in the familiar.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna take a Sentimental Journey,
I am going to embark on a nostalgic journey,


Gonna set my heart at ease.
This journey is for the purpose of finding peace of mind.


Gonna make a Sentimental Journey,
This journey will involve a lot of reminiscing.


To renew old memories.
The goal of this journey is to remember old times.


I got my bags, I got my reservations,
I have all the necessary arrangements made for the trip.


Spent each dime I could afford.
I have spent all the money I had allocated for this trip.


Like a child in wild anticipation,
I am eagerly looking forward to this trip with excitement.


Long to hear that, "All aboard!"
I am eagerly waiting for the announcement to board the train.


Seven, that's the time we leave at seven.
The train is scheduled to leave at 7:00 am sharp.


I'll be waitin' up at heaven,
I will be awake throughout the journey.


Countin' every mile of railroad track, that takes me back.
I will be keeping count of every mile the train covers during my nostalgic journey.


I never knew my heart could be so yearny.
I was not aware that my heart could long for the past so ardently.


Why did I decide to roam?
I am questioning myself for leaving behind the people and places I cherish.


I'm gonna take that Sentimental Journey,
No matter what, I am determined to go on this nostalgic trip.


Sentimental Journey home.
This journey is all about revisiting the beloved memories of my past.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Lesley Barber

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Comments from YouTube:

Bull Cedar

That trumpet dude has a clean sound! They all do this the best I've heard.

brian Mckay

Nostalgic tune from yesteryear -----love it all !  

brian Mckay

Condolences to the family following Aker's sad demise.  Fans will remember him now, and in the future !!

Snuddy Craig

Boarding the observation van of the limited. clearing the yard limit riding the rails to New York, the "silent Water Route" New Years Eve of long ago with a host of Flappers-Mr. Acker Bilk beats Guy Lombardo, barely

Ursula Kur

Prefer a little slower pace and less frolic in this 'sentimental' composition. Not to be messed with.

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