They Can't Take That Away from Me
Bing Crosby & Rosemary Clooney Lyrics
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That will keep me loving you
And with your permission
May I list a few
The way you wear your hat
The way you sip your tea
The memory of all that
The way your smile just beams
The way you sing off key
The way you haunt my dreams
No they can't take that away from me
We may never never meet again, on that bumpy road to love
But 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 they can't take that away from me
The song "They Can't Take That Away From Me" by Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney is a love song that describes the many things about the person they love that they find endearing and unforgettable. The first stanza begins by saying there are many things that will keep them loving the other person, and asks for permission to list a few. Then, they proceed to list various quirks and habits that they find charming, such as the way the person wears their hat, sips their tea, and smiles. They argue that these things cannot be taken away from them, indicating that the bond between them is strong and unbreakable.
The second stanza continues to list what they find irresistible - the way the person sings off key, haunts their dreams, and changes their life. They seem to be saying that these things are what make their connection special and unique, and that nothing can diminish the way they feel about each other. Finally, they acknowledge that they may never see each other again, but they will always remember the memories they've shared and the ways that the other person has impacted their life.
Overall, "They Can't Take That Away From Me" is a tender declaration of devotion and an ode to the special moments and details that make a relationship truly unique and memorable.
Line by Line Meaning
There are many many crazy things
I want to express all the little details about you that I love.
That will keep me loving you
These details are what make me keep loving you.
And with your permission
May I please share my adoration?
May I list a few
I have so many things I love about you that I want to share.
The way you wear your hat
I love the stylish way you wear your hat.
The way you sip your tea
The way you delicately sip tea is just adorable to me.
The memory of all that
I'll always remember those special little moments between us.
No they can't take that away from me
Nothing can take away these cherished memories and feelings.
The way your smile just beams
Your radiant smile lights up my whole world.
The way you sing off key
Even when you're not perfect, I still adore hearing you sing.
The way you haunt my dreams
I dream about you all the time because you have a special place in my heart.
We may never never meet again, on that bumpy road to love
We may face challenges that prevent us from seeing each other, but I will always love you.
But I'll always, always keep the memory of
I will never forget or let go of my love for you.
The way you hold your knife
Even the way you handle a knife is charming to me.
The way we danced till three
I'll always treasure the times we spent dancing until the early hours of the morning.
The way you changed my life
You have made such a positive impact on my life and I am so grateful for it.
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ira Gershwin, George Gershwin
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