Thanks
E.C. Illa a.k.a Whitefolks Lyrics

Thanks for the memory
Expressing gratitude towards the past experiences that were shared with the loved one.

Of sentimental verse,
Remembrance of past romantic poetry created feelings of nostalgia.

Nothing in my purse,
Despite the emptiness of the pockets, fond memories are priceless possessions.

And chuckles
Remembering moments that brought laughter.

When the preacher said
For better or for worse,
How lovely it was.
Remembrance of the wedding day when the preacher's words of the marriage vow brought happiness and contentment.

Of Schubert's Serenade,
Memories of Schubert's music that were enjoyed together.

Little things of jade
And traffic jams
And anagrams
And bills we never paid,
How lovely it was.
Recollection of the small things, good or bad, that were part of a beautiful past that was shared.

We who could laugh over big things
Were parted by only a slight thing.
I wonder if we did the right thing,
Oh, well, that's life, I guess,
I love your dress.
Reflecting on the good and bad moments and the low threshold that separated them. Doubting on whether the decisions made were right but accepting them as part of life. Complimenting the loved one's wardrobe.

Of faults that you forgave,
Of rainbows on a wave,
And stockings in the basin
When a fellow needs a shave,
Thank you so much.
Gratefulness for the loved one's forgiveness of the faults, the appreciation of the simple things such as rainbows seen together, and the feeling of home shared during mundane moments like washing socks together.

Of tinkling temple bells,
Alma mater yells
And Cuban rum
And towels from
The very best hotels,
Oh how lovely it was.
Reminiscing the good times during travels: hearing temple bells tinkling, university spirit cheers, enjoying Cuban rum together, and the pleasant memories of luxurious hotels the couple once stayed in.

Of cushions on the floor,
Hash with Dinty Moore,
That pair of gay pajamas
That you bought
And never wore.
Fond memories of spending peaceful moments lounging together on the floor with cushions. Sharing meals together, including a brand of hash called Dinty Moore. The memory of a pair of bright pajamas purchased by the loved one but never worn.

We said goodbye with a highball,
Then I got as high as a steeple,
But we were intelligent people,
No tears, no fuss,
Hooray for us.
Detailing a mutual, amicable split with a highball toast, but coming to terms with the end of the relationship, as intelligent people do. No tears nor fuss, just a good memory of a good relationship.

Strictly entire nous,
Sweet words to the loved one that ask about their feelings and life in general.

Darling, how are you?
And how are all
Those little dreams
That never did come true?
Asking the loved one how they are and the status of the little desires and longings that have yet to be fulfilled.

Awfully glad I met you,
Cheerio and toodle-oo
Thank you,
Thank you so much.
Expressing the joy and thanks for meeting the individual who was once loved, but also knowing that it is time to say goodbye and move on with the future. Thanking them for the memories shared.