Memories Of You
Basie Lyrics
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Every sunset too
Seems to be bringing me
Memories of you
Here and there, everywhere
Scenes that we once knew
And they all just recall
How I wish I could forget those
Those happy yesteryears
That have left a rosary of tears
Your face beams in my dreams
'Spite of all I do
Everything seems to bring
Memories of you
And your face beams in my dreams
'Spite of all I do
Everything seems to bring
Memories, just memories of you
The lyrics of Basie's song 'Memories of You' express a deep sentiment of nostalgia and missing someone who is no longer present. The first two lines, "waking skies at sunrise, every sunset too," creates a sense of timelessness, as if every moment of the day is haunted by memories of the person mentioned in the song. The repetition of "memories of you" emphasizes the constant presence of memories, and the pain they bring.
The third and fourth lines, "seems to be bringing me, memories of you," implies that memories are not just mere recollections, but tangible forces that are still actively affecting the singer's emotions. The following two lines, "here and there, everywhere, scenes that we once knew," imply that memories are not limited to specific places or times, but exist everywhere and anywhere, waiting to be triggered.
The second verse, "how I wish I could forget those, those happy yesteryears, that have left a rosary of tears," further accentuate the longing and sorrow associated with memories. Despite the pain, the fifth and sixth lines of the verse reveal that even when the singer tries to forget, the memories persist in their dreams.
Overall, "Memories of You" is a poignant expression of the universal human experience of longing for someone who has left a deep impression on our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Waking skies at sunrise
The beautiful sky that appears at dawn reminds me of you and brings back memories.
Every sunset too
When the sun sets, I am also reminded of you and our time together.
Seems to be bringing me
It feels like everything around me is intentionally reminding me of you and bringing back memories.
Memories of you
I am haunted by memories of you and can't seem to escape them.
Here and there, everywhere
No matter where I go or what I do, memories of you surround me.
Scenes that we once knew
Familiar places and things that we shared together bring back memories of our time together.
And they all just recall
Everything around me seems to evoke memories of you, even things that may not be directly related to our time together.
Memories of you
I am consumed by memories of you and feel overwhelmed by them.
How I wish I could forget those
Although the memories are beautiful, they also bring sadness and tears. I wish I could forget them and move on.
Those happy yesteryears
The memories I have of our past together bring me happiness, but they are also bittersweet because they are in the past.
That have left a rosary of tears
The happy memories we shared have also brought tears, whether from the pain of separation or from the knowledge that the memories are only from the past.
Your face beams in my dreams
Even in my dreams, I see your face and am reminded of you.
'Spite of all I do
Try as I might, I cannot escape the memories of you and your face in my dreams.
Everything seems to bring
No matter what I do or where I go, everything seems to remind me of you and bring back memories.
Memories of you
I am constantly surrounded by memories of you, and they are a painful reminder of what was lost.
And your face beams in my dreams
Even as I sleep, your image is the last thing I see and the first thought when I wake up.
'Spite of all I do
Despite trying to move on and forget, your memory never leaves me and continues to haunt me.
Everything seems to bring
Every little thing around me seems to evoke memories of you and reminds me of what I've lost.
Memories, just memories of you
All that remains of our time together are memories, and they are the only thing I have left of you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jim Yester
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Vivian Lun
the hammond and the piano are both wonderful!