Memories of You
Bill Monroe & Doc Watson Lyrics
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Memories of you, sweetheart, still haunt me so
Everytime I hear your name I almost cry
But, there's just one thing that I want you to know
I'll love you till the day I die
Oh, we let other people tear us apart
And for no good cause you see
You'll live and love each other, you and me
So if you go, don't say goodbye
For you know just what you will cause
Don't leave me here to face this lonesome world
For without you I'm the one that is lost
[Chorus]
In the song Memories of You, Doc Watson expresses the pain and longing he feels for his sweetheart. He reminisces about their past and how they let other people tear them apart for no good reason. Despite the separation, he hopes and prays that they will be together someday and live and love each other. The lyrics convey the strong emotions of heartbreak and the urgency to be reunited with his beloved.
The chorus reinforces the message of the song as Watson's memories of his sweetheart still haunt him, and he will love her till the day he dies. He pleads with his sweetheart not to say goodbye if she leaves, for it will cause him unbearable pain. Without her, he is lost and alone in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Memories of you, sweetheart, still haunt me so
The thoughts of you, my dear, continue to distress me deeply.
Everytime I hear your name I almost cry
Each mention of your name brings me almost to tears.
But, there's just one thing that I want you to know
But, there is one thing I need to convey to you.
I'll love you till the day I die
I will continue to love you until my life's end.
Oh, we let other people tear us apart
We allowed others to be the cause of our separation.
And for no good cause you see
And it was all for no valid reason, you understand.
But, I hope and pray you'll be mine someday
Yet, I still have hope and pray that someday you'll be with me.
You'll live and love each other, you and me
Together, we'll live and love each other, you and me.
So if you go, don't say goodbye
Therefore, if you must leave, refrain from bidding adieu.
For you know just what you will cause
As you're aware of the consequences of your departure.
Don't leave me here to face this lonesome world
Don't abandon me to be alone in this desolate world.
For without you I'm the one that is lost
As being without you is causing me to be utterly bewildered.
[Chorus]
Refrain/Chorus section of the song, conveying the ongoing anguish and affection.
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Written by: JAMES M SMITH
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