Memory
Cats Lyrics

Midnight not a sound from the pavement
The singer is out late at night and the city is quiet

Has the moon lost her memory?
The singer wonders if the full moon is forgetful

She is smiling alone
The moon looks happy but has nobody to share it with

In the lamplight
The moon is illuminated by a nearby lamp post

The withered leaves collect at my feet
There are fallen leaves on the ground

And the wind begins to moan
The wind is picking up and making an eerie noise

Memory all alone in the moonlight
The singer is lost in thought about the past

I can smile at the old days
Reflecting on the past brings happiness to the artist

I was beautiful then
The artist remembers a time when they felt beautiful

I remember
The artist recalls a specific memory

The time I knew what happiness was
That particular memory was a happy one

Let the memory live again
The artist wants to relive that happy memory

Every street lamp
The singer is walking down a street at night

Seems to beat a fatalistic warning
The street lamps feel ominous or threatening

Someone mutters at the street lamp gutters
An unknown person talks to themselves or grumbles under their breath

And soon it will be morning
The night is coming to an end

Daylight I must wait for the sunrise
The artist must wait for the day to begin

I must think of a new life
The singer needs to figure out their next steps

And I mustn't give in
Despite challenges, the singer must persevere

When the dawn comes
The artist is awaiting the sunrise

Tonight will be a memory too
The night will eventually become a memory

And a new day will begin
A fresh start is imminent

Burnt out ends of smoky days
The singer is reflecting on days that have passed

The stale cold smell of morning
The morning air feels dull and unpleasant

The street lamp dies, another night is over
The lamp post goes out signalling the end of the night

Another day is dawning
A new day is starting

Touch me it's so easy to leave me
The singer is vulnerable and wants to be touched for comfort

All alone with my memory
The artist is feeling isolated with their thoughts

Of my days in the sun
The artist remembers happier times

If you touch me
The singer wants someone to make a connection with them

You'll understand what happiness is
The singer believes that touch can bring happiness

Look a new day has begun
The artist sees the sun rising and a new day starting