Memories In Future Tense
Church Lyrics


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Last year today seemed a long way away
And ahead of me
A new face and street, people who meet you
Instead of me
They bring you, they take you
They own you, they make you

Last year today you turn and you say
Here's a dream for me
You close your eyes, the moon starts to rise
And you scream for me
I calm you, I'm with you
What did they ever give you

Memories in future tense
Memories don't make much sense

Last year today a radio plays
Such a simple song
The music surreal and you almost could feel
That there's nothing wrong




They bought you, they sold you
And all the things they told you

Overall Meaning

In the song β€œMemories In Future Tense” by Church, the lyrics invoke a sense of longing and regret for a lost love. The singer is reflecting on a past relationship in which he was replaced by someone new. He remembers how close they were and how they used to dream about their future together, but now those dreams seem distant and unattainable. The singer seems to be struggling with the idea of how quickly things can change and how easily dreams can be shattered. The line β€œMemories in future tense, memories don’t make much sense” captures this idea perfectly, as memories often involve projecting ourselves into a future that we can no longer access.


The lyrics also seem to touch upon themes of control and power dynamics in relationships. The singer suggests that his former partner was β€œowned” and β€œmade” by the new people in her life, and that they were ultimately responsible for taking her away from him. There is a sense of helplessness in these lyrics, as if the singer is struggling to come to terms with how little control he had over the situation. The refrain β€œthey bought you, they sold you, and all the things they told you” suggests that his ex-partner was manipulated and taken advantage of, and that the promise of a better future turned out to be a lie.


Line by Line Meaning

Last year today seemed a long way away
A year ago, the present day appeared distant and out of reach.


And ahead of me / A new face and street, people who meet you / Instead of me / They bring you, they take you / They own you, they make you
In front of me, there were strangers and unfamiliar places that welcomed you more than they did me. They introduced you to new experiences, influenced your decisions, and had control over you, distancing us apart.


Last year today you turn and you say / Here's a dream for me / You close your eyes, the moon starts to rise / And you scream for me / I calm you, I'm with you / What did they ever give you
On this day last year, you shared with me your aspirations and desires. In a moment of vulnerability, you expressed your emotions, and I assure you of my support. I question what value the people who have claimed you as their own have added to your life.


Memories in future tense / Memories don't make much sense
Recollections of past events appear different now that we see them from a future perspective. Memories have a distorted perception that doesn't make much sense.


Last year today a radio plays / Such a simple song / The music surreal and you almost could feel / That there's nothing wrong / They bought you, they sold you / And all the things they told you
On this day last year, a song on the radio played, its simplicity contrasting with its surreal tones, making you feel like everything would be alright. However, the people who claim to have your best interests in mind ultimately purchased and sold you out, deceiving you with their words.




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Written by: KILBEY

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HistoriaCreepy

Awesome song. Their first album is so underrated...

Blitzvogel

This early stuff from the Church is certainly I think the most overlooked. It's got great energy, beat and and sound, while certainly hinting the future addition of psychedelic prospects for the bands later albums.

DAVID HUGHES

This album does not have a bad song on it.

Missi Christensen

Freaking love love LOVE this song ,this whole album..guitars yum

Bill Sharkey

Aussie super group !!!!!! They still keep rocking !!!!😸😹😻

Scott Allison

Love the guitar work.......

beetle1835

bought this album way back then on Cassette,was gr8 at the time,but then again still sounds better than most shit that comes out today

Leah Manning

powerful

Daisypetal100

Great early track.

Simoin Atkinson

love the early stuff to.

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