Sentimental Journey
Bert Kaempfert And His Orchestra Lyrics
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Gonna set my heart at ease
Gonna make a sentimental journey
To renew old memories
Got my bag, got my reservation
Spent each dime I could afford
Like a child in wild anticipation
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
Never thought my heart could be so yearny
Why did I decide to roam
Gotta take that sentimental journey
Sentimental journey home
Sentimental journey
is a song about wanting to return to the past and relive old memories. The lyrics are full of anticipation and excitement as the singer packs his bags and heads off on a train journey. He has spent all of his money on this trip because he is desperate to get back to a time when he was happy. The sentimentality is clear as he describes his heart as "yearny" and counts every mile of the railroad track that takes him back.
The song reminds us of how powerful nostalgia can be and how a simple journey can become sentimental. The singer is driven by a desire to relive his past and recapture the joy and happiness he once felt. The use of train travel as a metaphor for this journey is particularly poignant, as train journeys have always been associated with new beginnings and hopeful endings. The song captures the longing we all feel for the past and the desire to go back and visit it, if only for a little while.
Line by Line Meaning
Gonna take a sentimental journey
I am going to go on a journey down memory lane that is full of nostalgia and emotion.
Gonna set my heart at ease
This experience is going to soothe my heart and bring me peace.
Gonna make a sentimental journey
I am purposely choosing this journey to relive old memories and emotions.
To renew old memories
By taking this journey, I hope to refresh and revive old memories that are dear to me.
Got my bag, got my reservation
I have already made all necessary preparations for this trip, including packing my bag and reserving a spot.
Spent each dime I could afford
I have spent all the money I could spare on this journey because it is important to me.
Like a child in wild anticipation
I am eagerly looking forward to this journey with the excitement and joy of a child.
Long to hear that all aboard
I can't wait to hear the announcement that it's time to board the train.
Seven, that's the time we leave, at seven
The train is scheduled to leave at 7 PM.
I'll be waitin' up at heaven
I am so excited for this journey that I feel like I am already in heaven.
Countin' every mile of railroad track
As I travel, I will be keeping track of every mile we cover on the train.
That takes me back
Each milestone will be a reminder of the past and bring me closer to my intended destination.
Never thought my heart could be so yearny
I had never realized how deeply I felt about these memories until now.
Why did I decide to roam
I am feeling a sense of regret for having left in the first place, but I am looking forward to this journey nonetheless.
Gotta take that sentimental journey
No matter what, I must take this trip down memory lane.
Sentimental journey home
This is my sentimental journey back home, where my heart truly belongs.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benjamin Homer, Bud Green, Les Brown
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