MEMORY
Bryan Adams;Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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Not a sound from the pavement
Has the moon lost her memory
She is smiling alone
In the lamplight
The withered leaves collect at my feet
And the wind begins to moan
I can dream of the old days
Life was beautiful then
I remember the time I knew what happiness was
Let the memory live again
Every street lamp seems to beat
A fatalistic warning
Someone mutters and the street lamp sputters
And soon it will be morning
Daylight
I must wait for the sunrise
I must think of a new life
And I mustn't give in
When the dawn comes
Tonight will be a memory, too
And a new day will begin
Burnt out ends of smoky days
The stale court smell of morning
A street lamp dies
Another night is over
Another day is dawning
Touch me
It's so easy to leave me
All alone with the memory
Of my days in the sun
If you'll touch me
You'll understand what happiness is
Look, a new day has begun
In "Memory", a song interpreted by both Barbra Streisand and later by Bryan Adams, the singer is reminiscing on the past as she walks the deserted city streets at midnight. She seems to be filled with nostalgia as she remembers a time when life was much simpler and happier for her. As the night draws on, she sees the flickering street lights and hears the warning of someone ahead of her. The song takes an emotional turn as the singer yearns for someone to understand her and to be happy with her, and she invites someone to touch her so that they too can comprehend what real happiness is.
The lyrics of "Memory" are poignant and heartfelt, and speak to the longing that humans have for connection and happiness. The imagery in this song is also quite powerful, depicting the setting of the city at night as a place that is both lonely and full of memories. Through her lyrics, Barbra Streisand has managed to capture the human experience of nostalgia and the search for fulfilment.
Line by Line Meaning
Midnight
It's late at night
Not a sound from the pavement
The streets are quiet
Has the moon lost her memory
The moon seems different tonight
She is smiling alone
The moon looks lonely and peaceful
In the lamplight
The only light is from the streetlamp
The withered leaves collect at my feet
Fallen leaves are gathered at my feet
And the wind begins to moan
The wind starts to make noise
Memory, all alone in the moonlight
Being alone at night triggers memories
I can dream of the old days
I can imagine my past
Life was beautiful then
Life was once great
I remember the time I knew what happiness was
I reminisce about a happier time
Let the memory live again
I want to remember more
Every street lamp seems to beat
The streetlights in the distance seem to pulse
A fatalistic warning
A sense of doom is in the air
Someone mutters and the street lamp sputters
Someone mumbles and a street light flickers
And soon it will be morning
The night will soon end
Daylight
It's morning
I must wait for the sunrise
I anticipate the sun's arrival
I must think of a new life
I need to start fresh
And I mustn't give in
I must stay strong
When the dawn comes
As the sun rises
Tonight will be a memory, too
Tonight will soon become a memory
And a new day will begin
A new day is starting
Burnt out ends of smoky days
Recalling the end of a hazy party
The stale court smell of morning
The scent of the morning is musky
A street lamp dies
A street light goes out
Another night is over
The previous night has passed
Another day is dawning
A new day has begun
Touch me
Please comfort me
It's so easy to leave me
It's simple to abandon me
All alone with the memory
I'll be alone with my thoughts
Of my days in the sun
When life was enjoyable
If you'll touch me
If you offer empathy
You'll understand what happiness is
You'll be able to comprehend true joy
Look, a new day has begun
A new chapter has started
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Trevor Nunn, T.S. Eliot, Zdenek Hruby
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@malikaseisebay4021
Midnight, not a sound from the pavement
Has the moon lost her memory?
She is smiling alone
In the lamplight, the withered leaves collect at my feet
And the wind begins to moan
Memory, all alone in the moonlight
I can dream of the old days
Life was beautiful then
I remember the time I knew what happiness was
Let the memory live again
Every street lamp seems to beat
A fatalistic warning
Someone mutters and the street lamp sputters
And soon it will be morning
Daylight, I must wait for the sunrise
I must think of a new life
And I mustn't give in
When the dawn comes, tonight will be a memory too
And a new day will begin
Burnt out ends of smoky days
The stale, cold smell of morning
A street lamp dies, another night is over
Another day is dawning
Touch me, it's so easy to leave me
All alone with the memory
Of my days in the sun
If you touch me, you'll understand what happiness is
Look, a new day has begun
@wynstansmom829
Yes! Please put every Barbra Streisand movie, song and show on your list.
The Movie, Funny Girl and Barbra burst onto the film scene when I was barely ten.
Ms. Streisand and I grew up together. I was a Funny Girl and my nose had character but
I could not sing.
On a Clear Day, she helped me see the Forever. Clearly, Ms Streisand was someone
special in another life and was Himself the Brolin with her?
When her Hubbell said, "It was never not complicated, Katie"...I understood
The Way We Were.
I hope Barbra and I have many more songs and years together.
Thank you for the memories and songs of my past, present, and hopeful future.
@daveyyoutubey5686
No one can touch her. She truly is in a league of her own. No exaggeration - sublime, transcendent.
@brendenbroumand7580
it will be too close to call with CELINA DION AND BARBARA STREISAND.
@daveyyoutubey5686
@@brendenbroumand7580 I love Celine, went to Montreal to see her in concert, but very different voice types. (I'm not a voice expert)
@MrIOWBob
Listen to Lucy Thomas's version, she will change your mind.
@typicalnerd4065
@@MrIOWBob how come the coolest people just exist on the internet 😭
@dominickmilano4858
Karen Carpenter!
@teresathayn5170
My 84 yr old mother is dying. She had a stroke last week. She LOVES Barbara! So do I! She played her albums while we were growing up. Such beauty, such love from the most wonderful mother in the world!! I love you Mom, I always will! 😂
@SavageAR123
Hope she has a good rest of her life. She’s proud of you
@patpapa3204
So sorry for your loss. Such good memories of your mom. My mom passed from a stroke this June she was 93 years old.. ❤
@RisingBeast00
I'm so sorry 😢