Memory
Cynthia Onrubia Lyrics
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And a rose that is fading
Roses whither away like the sunflower
I yearn to turn my face to the dawn
I am waiting for the day
Midnight, not a sound from the pavement
Has the moon lost her memory?
The withered leaves collect at my feet
And the wind begins to moan
Memory, all alone in the moonlight
I can smile at the old days, I was beautiful then
I remember the time I knew what happiness was
Let the memory live again
Every street lamp
Seems to beat a fatalistic warning
Someone mutters and the street lamp gutters
And soon it will be morning
Daylight, I must wait for the sunrise
I must think of a new life
And I mustn't give in when the dawn comes
Tonight will be a memory too
And a new day will begin
Burnt out ends of smoky days
The stale cold smell of morning
The street lamp dies, another night is over
Another day is dawning
Touch me, it's so easy to leave me
All alone with the memory
Of my days in the sun if you touch me
You'll understand what happiness is
Look
A new day has begun
The lyrics of Cynthia Onrubia's song Memory are deeply emotional and introspective. The first verse, with its evocation of natural beauty and fading flowers, sets a contemplative tone. The singer is waiting for the day, yearning to turn towards the dawn, suggesting that she is seeking a new beginning or rebirth. The second verse shifts from the optimism of the earlier verse to a more melancholic mood, with the singer pondering loss and the fading of memories. The imagery of the moon and the street lamps highlights the contrast between light and dark, and underscores the idea that memory is fleeting and cannot be relied upon.
The chorus brings the song's themes into sharper focus. The singer reflects on the past, acknowledging that she was once beautiful, and yearns to return to a time when she knew what happiness was. The repeated phrase, "let the memory live again," emphasizes the idea of holding onto the past, even as it fades away. The final verse sees the singer contemplating another new day, another chance for rebirth, but still weighed down by the memories of the past.
Overall, Memory is a song about the power of memory and the way it shapes our lives. It reflects on the beauty of the past, but also the pain of loss, and the struggle to move on and embrace the present. Through its haunting lyrics and powerful imagery, it captures the human experience in all its complexity and beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
Daylight, see the dew on the sunflower
I observe dew on a sunflower in the morning sun
And a rose that is fading
I also see a rose that is wilting away
Roses whither away like the sunflower
Just like sunflowers, roses wither and die as well
I yearn to turn my face to the dawn
I wait eagerly for the morning sun to arrive
I am waiting for the day
I am waiting patiently for daylight to arrive
Midnight, not a sound from the pavement
It's midnight and the streets are deserted
Has the moon lost her memory?
I wonder why the moon looks so forgetful
She is smiling alone in the lamplight
The moon looks very lonely under the streetlight
The withered leaves collect at my feet
Dry leaves accumulate at my feet while I stand here
And the wind begins to moan
The wind makes a moaning sound as it blows past me
Memory, all alone in the moonlight
In this moonlit night, I am lost in memories of the past
I can smile at the old days, I was beautiful then
I reminisce about the days when I was younger and more attractive
I remember the time I knew what happiness was
I recall moments of true happiness from my past
Let the memory live again
I want those memories to come alive once again
Every street lamp
Each and every street lamp
Seems to beat a fatalistic warning
The street lamps appear to be warning me of something foreboding
Someone mutters and the street lamp gutters
An unknown person whispers as the street lamp flickers
And soon it will be morning
Morning is not too far away now
Daylight, I must wait for the sunrise
I must wait patiently for the sun to rise
I must think of a new life
I need to ponder and think about a new chapter in my life
And I mustn't give in when the dawn comes
I must not lose hope when the day begins
Tonight will be a memory too
Once this night is over, it will become a memory for me as well
And a new day will begin
A new day, full of possibilities and opportunities, will start soon
Burnt out ends of smoky days
The remnants of my smoky & hazy past
The stale cold smell of morning
I notice a chilly and unpleasant odor of a new day
The street lamp dies, another night is over
The streetlamp gets turned off, marking the end of the night
Another day is dawning
A bright and shiny new day is about to begin
Touch me, it's so easy to leave me
It's effortless to leave me, so touch me if you wish
All alone with the memory
I'll be all by myself with these memories
Of my days in the sun if you touch me
If you touch me, you'll know how wonderful my life was once
You'll understand what happiness is
You'll know what true happiness feels like
Look
A new day has begun
Look, a brand new day has arrived
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Trevor Nunn, T.S. Eliot, Zdenek Hruby
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