Memories of You
Cozy Cole and His Orchestra 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
(Oh) how I wish I could forget those
(Those) happy yesteryears
That have left a rosary of tears
Your face beams in my dreams
(In) spite of all (that) I do
(And) everything seems to bring
Memories of you
The song "Memories of You" by Cozy Cole and His Orchestra explores the theme of nostalgia and romantic longing. The repetition of "memories of you" throughout the lyrics emphasizes the persistent presence of a former lover in the singer's mind, even in the most mundane moments of daily life. The opening lines posit the idea that every day, whether it be at sunrise or sunset, the memories of this person flood the singer's thoughts. The following lines introduce the idea that these memories are attached to specific locations, and that the singer is constantly reminded of the past by places he and his former partner frequented.
The second verse reveals that these memories are not always welcome, as the singer expresses a desire to forget the happy times they shared. This line suggests that the memories are bittersweet, as they are both painful and joyful at the same time. Despite trying to move on, however, the singer cannot help but picture this person's face in his dreams. The final line of the song suggests that the memories are inescapable, and the singer is left to cope with the pain of living in the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Waking skies at sunrise
The awakening sky at dawn reminds me of you.
Every sunset too
Every sunset also reminds me of you.
Seems to be bringing me
It appears to me that these moments are bringing me something.
Memories of you
They are reminding me of memories I have of you.
Here and there, everywhere
In all places, the scenes we once shared come to mind.
Scenes that we once knew
I remember the scenes we shared in the past
And they all just recall
And they all make me remember
Memories of you
It's all about the sweet memories that we had together
(Oh) how I wish I could forget those
I so much which I could forget those
(Those) happy yesteryears
The happy times we shared in the past
That have left a rosary of tears
Those memories left me in tears.
Your face beams in my dreams
Your face keeps appearing in my dreams
(In) spite of all (that) I do
Despite my efforts to forget you
(And) everything seems to bring
Everything I do somehow reminds of you
Memories of you
And everything leads me back to those sweet memories.
Lyrics © MEMORY LANE MUSIC GROUP, SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: ANDY RAZAF, EUBIE BLAKE, ROBIN SPIELBERG
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