Memories of You
Coleman Hawkins and His All Stars Lyrics
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Every sunset too
Seems to be bringing me
Memories of you
Here and there, everywhere
Scenes that we once knew
And they all just recall
How I wish, I could forget those
Those happy yesteryears
That have left a rosary of tears
Your face beams in my dreams
'Spite of all I do
Everything seems to bring
Memories of you
And your face beams in my dreams
'Spite of all I do
Everything seems to bring
Memories, just memories of you
The lyrics to Coleman Hawkins and His All Stars' song "Memories Of You" showcase the deep-rooted nostalgia that often accompanies heartache. The opening lines, "Waking skies at sunrise, every sunset too," evoke a sense of cyclical nature, signaling that no matter the time of day, memories of the person they have lost will always be present. The song's narrator goes on to describe how they are constantly reminded of their past love through familiar sights and scenes.
Furthermore, the lyric, "Scenes that we once knew and they all just recall memories of you," reinforces the idea that once two individuals share a connection, the memory of that connection remains forever tied to the world around them. A poignant moment in the song occurs in the lines, "How I wish I could forget those happy yesteryears that have left a rosary of tears." These lyrics illustrate the singer's desire to move on from their past love, but the memories prove to be indelible.
The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, "Your face beams in my dreams 'spite of all I do, everything seems to bring memories, just memories of you." These final words encapsulate the essence of the entire song - that memories of a lost love can be both beautiful and painful, but no matter what, they remain a constant presence in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Waking skies at sunrise
Every morning when the sun rises, I am reminded of you.
Every sunset too
As the sun sets each day, I cannot help but think of you.
Seems to be bringing me
It appears that these moments are causing me to remember you.
Memories of you
I am flooded with memories of you.
Here and there, everywhere
No matter where I go, memories of you surround me.
Scenes that we once knew
Every place and moment that we shared together comes to my mind.
And they all just recall
Every experience only serves to remind me of you.
Memories of you
I cannot escape the memories of you.
How I wish, I could forget those
Although I wish I could forget those happy times we shared...
Those happy yesteryears
...those moments in the past that brought us so much joy...
That have left a rosary of tears
...they have also brought me much sorrow and heartache.
Your face beams in my dreams
Even in my dreams, your face shines bright, reminding me of you.
'Spite of all I do
Despite my efforts to forget you...
Everything seems to bring
...every little thing seems to bring back memories of you.
Memories of you
No matter what I do, I am stuck with the memories of you.
And your face beams in my dreams
Even in my dreams, you are always present, reminding me of you.
'Spite of all I do
Despite my attempts to move on...
Everything seems to bring
...every moment and experience seems to bring back the memories of you.
Memories, just memories of you
All that remains are memories of you, and they are all that I have left.
Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC., BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Andy Razaf, Eubie Blake
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