They Can't Take That Away from Me
Baise Count & His Orchestra Lyrics
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The way you sip your tea
The memory of all that
No, no they can't take that away from me
The way your smile just beams
The way you sing off key
The way you haunt my dreams
We may never, never meet again
On the bumpy road to love
Still I'll always, always keep the memory of
The way you hold your knife
The way we danced till three
The way you changed my life
No, no, they can't take that away from me
The way you wear your hat
The way you sip your tea
The memory of all that
No, no they can't take that away from me
The way your smile just beams
The way you sing off key
The way you haunt my dreams
No, no they can't take that away from me
We may never, never meet again
On the bumpy road to love
Still I'll always, always keep the memory of
The way you hold your knife
The way we danced till three
The way you changed my life
No, no, they can't take that away from me
No, they can't
Take that away from me
The song "They Can't Take That Away from Me" by Baise Count & His Orchestra is a classic love song that describes the memories of a past love that will always remain with the singer. The lyrics describe the special moments and unique characteristics that the singer's love possessed, such as the way they wore their hat, sipped their tea, smiled, and even sang off-key. The singer recalls moments of love shared with their partner, including dancing until three in the morning and the way in which they changed their life.
The chorus of the song suggests that while the singer and their love may never meet again on the "bumpy road to love," the memories they share are everlasting; they cannot be taken away by anyone or anything, no matter how much time has passed. The song's romantic and sentimental lyrics echo the idea that true love is eternal, and it remains in our hearts even after the relationship has ended. The song suggests that these cherished memories can help us move on and continue to love deeply, despite any obstacles we may face.
Overall, this classic song is a beautiful tribute to the power of memories and the enduring nature of love. The lyrics speak to the idea that true love is timeless, and the special moments shared with our loved ones live on in our hearts forever.
Line by Line Meaning
The way you wear your hat
I appreciate and admire how you wear your hat, it's a unique signature of who you are
The way you sip your tea
The way you delicately and elegantly take a sip of tea is something that fascinates me
The memory of all that
The entirety of our time together, the laughter, the joy, the love - I hold onto those memories dearly
No, no they can't take that away from me
Nothing can strip away the reminiscence of the lovely experience we shared
The way your smile just beams
Your smile is infectious, whenever I see it my day is made better
The way you sing off key
Even though you may not hit every note properly, I enjoy listening to your crooning and revel in your brave spirit to sing your heart out
The way you haunt my dreams
You occupy my thoughts even in my sleep, that's how much of an impact you have on my life
We may never, never meet again
There may come a time where we won't be in each other's company again
On the bumpy road to love
Our love journey is not smooth, we have our ups and downs, but that's what makes it worthwhile
Still I'll always, always keep the memory of
Despite the challenges that may arise and the possibility of the future not including each other, I'll always carry the memories of our time together
The way you hold your knife
Your manner of holding utensils, including a knife, is a reflection of your unique personality that I cherish
The way we danced till three
The way we let loose and danced the night away, carefree and joyful until the early morning hours is something I will always remember fondly
The way you changed my life
Your presence in my life has had an immense impact and caused a change for the better
No, no, they can't take that away from me
The impact you have had on my life cannot be erased or undone by anyone or anything
No, they can't
Nothing has the power to take away or diminish the impact you've had on my life
Take that away from me
The memories, emotions, and experiences we shared are irreplaceable treasures that I will always keep close to my heart
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: IRA GERSHWIN, GEORGE GERSHWIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@deangelico
R.I.P Tony. Singing, and, Swinging in the Stars
@marvingoodman7381
Two of my favorites together on an album.... How sweet it is!!
@CliveBorgComposer
Thanks for helping stop great music becoming lost to the past. I was born after this was recorded but I'm glad to be haunted by these ghosts.
@steveshome
Your welcome, Clive. That's the main reason I do this. Thanks for the comment.
@alphonsepetitboudu6552
Basie & Bennett c'est une belle définition du bonheur
@DotHimUp_Shorts
rip
@jeffreycraven8154
My tribute to The COUNT and TONY. May I meet both in heaven, and play trombone in Basie's Orchestra
@cflo1023
Vinyl!! This sounds so good!
@steveshome
Thanks for the comment. I always wonder what it sounds like for the people listening.
@edwardcardon716
Too bad Count Basie and Tony Bennett only recorded two albums together (In Person-also released in 1959 on Tony's record album, Columbia). Hope you two are swinging in heaven. Fly high