Memory Of...
De La Soul Feat. Jill Scott Lyrics
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And it's easy to recall the good and fall into place
But you're not easy to love
I love the memory of (I remember your face, I remember your ways)
I remember you now
Part of my existence
I remember your face
All in a day
Yeah, all in a day
I remember your lips
Do you remember the taste
Remember family names
Your child, my child, our child
Whitley and Dwayne
Different turn my world now
Remember the waist
You gripped my hips so tight now
Slow at the pace, made me erase
Don't remember my waist
Cause it's so easy to fall back to the memory of
And it's easy to recall the good and fall into place
But you're not easy to love
I love the memory of (I remember your face, I remember your ways)
How could I forget
A ballad was born upon a demo of a fly love song
Didn't take long before the archer with the wings heard it
Shot us in the heart with a contract, he knew we were a hit
The right amount of soul with a parallell amount of grit
But the archer couldn't see the target of depature
Gave you a pink slip and called it quits
It's understood you would
Label me the mate who wronged you, cause I kept wanting a feature
With them other females on they songs too
The words spoken in mono for monogomy
Telling me I have to go because I chose stereo for stereo
Typical male biology
And now I'm left setting traps for you to fall in
For me again but with haste you tell me
To slow up the pace, make me erase
Don't remember my waste
Cause it's so easy to fall back to the memory of
And it's easy to recall the good and fall into place
But you're not easy to love
I love the memory of
Our last trip to Vegas had me feeling like we had a chance
But chance showed up at the wedding
I guess I didn't read the heading
Forgiven on a race to bitter past, but I ain't up for kissing ass
I bought you everything your pretty feet could fit in
Put you behind the finest steering wheels
Fearing you would drive a nigga crazy
Told you grow up, but shit you was my baby
Bits and pieces never made nothing decent
When I accommodated you, you played me like a stranger
I remember you now
Accountability is major
A part of what I did then
Remember your face
Just don't let me trip over memory lane
'Cause time can't be replaced
Mmm and I don't want to stay
Cause it's so easy to fall back to the memory of
I remember your ways, De La featuring Estelle
The lyrics of De La Soul's "Memory Of" featuring Estelle and Pete Rock, is about nostalgia and the struggle to move on from an ex-lover. The song talks about how easy it is to remember the good times and fall back to the memory of that person but difficult to love them. The lyrics start with the line, "And it's so easy to fall back to the memory of" which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The song is a reminiscence of a past relationship and the memories that come with it. The lyrics mention the physical attributes of the lover, the family names, the trips taken together, and the child they had, Whitley and Dwayne. The song also speaks about the difficulty of letting go of a past lover and the hurt that comes with it.
The second verse of the song is a reflection on the music industry and how De La Soul felt they were wronged in the past. The lyrics talk about how the group was signed to a contract and then dropped by the label. The verse suggests that the industry is not fair, and it's hard to get ahead as an artist. It highlights the toll that this kind of betrayal can take on a relationship. The verse concludes with lines that suggest that the singer is trying to win back his lover but is being pushed back to memory lane.
In conclusion, the song is about the struggle to move on from a past relationship while dealing with memories and the hurt that comes with it. The song talks about how easy it is to get lost in nostalgia and how hard it is to let go of someone you loved. The lyrics are emotional and relatable to many people who have gone through breakups.
Line by Line Meaning
And it's so easy to fall back to the memory of
It's effortless to reminisce about the past.
And it's easy to recall the good and fall into place
It's natural to remember the positive aspects and feel content.
But you're not easy to love
However, it's challenging to love you in the present.
I love the memory of (I remember your face, I remember your ways)
I love remembering your physical appearance and personality traits.
I remember you now
I recall you in the present.
Part of my existence
You were an essential part of my life.
You came here and got me
You captured my heart and attention.
All in a day
It happened quickly and abruptly.
Yeah, all in a day
Yes, it all happened in a short period.
I remember your lips
I recall your mouth and kiss.
Do you remember the taste
Do you have a recollection of the flavor?
Remember family names
I remember the names of our family members.
Your child, my child, our child
We have a child together.
Whitley and Dwayne
Names of characters from a TV show that influenced our relationship.
Different turn my world now
Things have changed significantly for me now.
Remember the waist
I remember when you held onto my waist.
You gripped my hips so tight now
You held onto my hips in a tight manner.
Slow at the pace, made me erase
You asked me to slow down and forget about the past.
Don't remember my waist
Please don't focus on the past physical aspects of our relationship.
How could I forget
How could I ever forget?
A ballad was born upon a demo of a fly love song
Our love song was created from a demo.
Didn't take long before the archer with the wings heard it
It didn't take long before the record label noticed us.
Shot us in the heart with a contract, he knew we were a hit
They gave us a contract because they knew we would be successful.
The right amount of soul with a parallel amount of grit
We had the perfect combination of soulful music and gritty lyrics.
But the archer couldn't see the target of departure
The record label couldn't see where we were headed, and things fell apart.
Gave you a pink slip and called it quits
They let you go, and our time as a duo was over.
It's understood you would
I knew that you might.
Label me the mate who wronged you, cause I kept wanting a feature
You labeled me as someone who was holding us back because I wanted to collaborate with other artists.
With them other females on they songs too
I wanted to collaborate with other female artists as well.
The words spoken in mono for monogamy
Words spoken about being loyal to one person.
Telling me I have to go because I chose stereo for stereo
Telling me to leave because I wanted to collaborate with more than one artist.
Typical male biology
I was behaving in a typical male manner.
And now I'm left setting traps for you to fall in
I'm trying to get you back, and I'll do whatever it takes.
For me again but with haste you tell me
You agree to come back quickly, but you warn me to slow down.
Accountability is major
I'm taking responsibility for my actions.
Just don't let me trip over memory lane
But please don't let me get stuck in the past.
'Cause time can't be replaced
Because we can't turn back time.
Mmm and I don't want to stay
I don't want to hold onto the past.
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