Those Oldies But Goodies
Caeser & The Romans Lyrics


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Those oldies but goodies reminds me of you
The songs of the past bring back memories of you
I always remember the first night we met
The songs they were playing I never will forget

I always will treasure them so close to my heart
They always will haunt me although we're apart
Each time that I hear them a tear's bound to fall
For I love those memories that I, I-I recall

Those oldies but goodies reminds me of you
The songs of the past bring back memories of you
Forever they will haunt me but what can I do?

Those oldies but goodies reminds me of you
(Oldies but goodies reminds me of you)

Yes, dear, they are playin' our songs.
And they will always remain our songs
And each time you hear them, I hope you, too, will cherish the wonderful
Memories that our love once knew.
For these songs are just a symbol of the
Love that I had for you.

Those oldies but goodies reminds me of you
The songs of the past bring back memories of you
Forever they will haunt me but what can I do?





Those oldies but goodies reminds me of you
(Oldies but goodies reminds me of you)

Overall Meaning

In the song "Those Oldies But Goodies" by Caeser & The Romans, the lyrics reflect on the power of music to evoke memories and emotions associated with a past love. The reference to "oldies but goodies" implies that the songs from the past hold a special place in the singer's heart, reminding them specifically of their ex-partner.


The opening line, "Those oldies but goodies reminds me of you," directly states that listening to the old songs brings back memories of the person they once loved. The songs themselves have become intertwined with the memories of their time together, creating a strong association between the two. This connection is reinforced in the following line, emphasizing that the songs "bring back memories" of the person.


The lyrics then shift to a specific moment in their relationship, recalling the first night they met. The songs that were playing that night left a lasting impression, as expressed in the line, "The songs they were playing I never will forget." This highlights the power of music to create lasting memories and associations with significant events in our lives.


The following lines express the emotional impact these songs have on the singer. They state that the songs, although they bring forth cherished memories, also carry a sense of sadness. Even though they are apart from their former love, the songs continue to haunt them, triggering tears. This implies that the memories evoked by the songs are bittersweet, as they remind the singer of a love now lost.


The final verse addresses the presence of these songs in both the singer's life and the life of their ex-partner. It suggests that the songs remain significant to both of them and hope that their former love also cherishes the memories connected to these songs. The lyrics convey the sentiment that the songs are symbolic not only of the love the singer had for their ex-partner but also of the shared experiences they had together.


Overall, "Those Oldies But Goodies" explores the transformative power of music in eliciting memories and emotions related to a past love. The lyrics capture a mixture of nostalgia, love, and longing, emphasizing the enduring impact that certain songs can have on our lives, even after a relationship has ended.


Line by Line Meaning

Those oldies but goodies reminds me of you
The timeless classics bring to mind thoughts of you


The songs of the past bring back memories of you
The melodies from bygone days evoke recollections of you


I always remember the first night we met
I never forget the initial evening we encountered


The songs they were playing I never will forget
The tunes they were performing will forever stay in my memory


I always will treasure them so close to my heart
I will forever hold them dearly within my heart


They always will haunt me although we're apart
They continuously linger in my thoughts despite our separation


Each time that I hear them a tear's bound to fall
Every instance of hearing them triggers the shedding of tears


For I love those memories that I, I-I recall
Because I adore those cherished moments that I vividly remember


Forever they will haunt me but what can I do?
Eternally, they will torment me, but I am powerless to change it


Yes, dear, they are playin' our songs.
Indeed, my love, they are playing the melodies that symbolize our relationship


And they will always remain our songs
And they will forever be associated with us


And each time you hear them, I hope you, too, will cherish the wonderful memories that our love once knew.
And whenever you listen to them, I wish that you, too, will hold dear the beautiful memories of our love that we once shared


For these songs are just a symbol of the Love that I had for you.
Because these songs are merely representations of the deep love I felt for you




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Sentric Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HY ZARET, SAMMY CAHN, SAUL CHAPLIN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@chatadaroach3036

Those oldies but goodies reminds me of you
The songs of the past bring back memories of you
I always remember the first night we met
The songs they were playing I never will forget
I always will treasure them so close to my heart
They always will haunt me although we're apart
Each time that I hear them a tear's bound to fall
For I love those memories that I, I-I recall
Those oldies but goodies reminds me of you
The songs of the past bring back memories of you
Forever they will haunt me but what can I do?
Those oldies but goodies reminds me of you
(Oldies but goodies reminds me of you)
Yes, dear, they are playin' our songs.
And they will always remain our songs
And each time you hear them, I hope you, too, will cherish the wonderful
Memories that our love once knew.
For these songs are just a symbol of the
Love that I had for you.
Those oldies but goodies reminds me of you
The songs of the past bring back memories of you
Forever they will haunt me but what can I do?
Those oldies but goodies reminds me of you
(Oldies but goodies reminds me of you)



All comments from YouTube:

@sharonrobinson9140

I’m 72, grew up on the best music there will ever be, and feel so blessed as I danced to this song many times, wonderful memories!💕💕💕

@fcuringa-harris5389

My brother Nick Curinga and his friend Paul Politti were high school students when they wrote this song in 1961. They are both still alive. I was only 6 years old. I remember my brother and LIttle Cesar and the Romans getting ready for Bandstand. The song was running neck and neck on KHJ and KRLA with a song called Im Sorry. Great memories.

@brucehamby7238

Cool memories.

@anitasanchez4899

What a great memory for you! 🎵

@victoriamgarza3017

❤❤❤ wow 🤩 thank you for sharing

@desireefierro7695

Rest in peace grandpa i love you❤

@davidwest951

Ooo wassup mami

@ericornelas33

Rest in peace to your grampa

@13stlokostroopin54

Simon lost my grandpa too fly high abuelo May your abuelo Rest In Peace too

@toxic7989

rip lil bozo

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