MEMORY
Ed Brown Lyrics


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I heard from a mem'ry last night from the girl who is still in my heart
She's the one girl I've met I could never forget even though we had drifted apart
I heard from a mem'ry last night and she promised to meet me today
And I'll tell her when she's in my arms again that this time she'll have to stay

Yes I heard from an old flame last night from an angel I had heard
And I'd never thought I'd hear from her when she said hello
Just that one word said as much as a thousand could have
Cause the way she said it I knew she had forgave me




I heard from a mem'ry last night

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ed Brown's "Memory" describes the aftermath of a breakup. The singer's lover has left him and all he can do is drown in the sour memories of what they had. It's snowing and the phone lines are down, and he's alone trying to drink his sorrows away while trying to forget about the love he had. He asks how long it takes for a memory to drown, how long it takes for a love to die, and how long until he can hide his feelings. He wonders about time, how long it will take to heal his wounds, and how he can move on from the past.


The song is an emotional ballad that speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak. The lyrics describe a person trying to cope with the aftermath of a breakup, unable to let go of the memories that linger. It's a poignant and relatable song that captures the raw emotions of grief and the struggle to move on.


Line by Line Meaning

Say it's still snowing and the lines're down
It's cold and the electricity is out.


If you like pull yourself up the chair and sit down
Take a seat if you'd like.


You'll have to pardon me while I'll try to drink this down
Excuse me while I try to numb the pain with alcohol.


It seems the warmest thing you left around
The only thing that brings me comfort is the alcohol you left.


No I hadn't noticed that the fire was dead
I haven't been paying attention to anything since you left.


I've been feelin' cold but I hadn't thought about that yet
I've been numb to everything including the physical coldness around me.


By the way friend what time is it how long does it take a memory to drown
How long does it take for me to forget the pain of losing you?


How long does it take for a love to die
How long till I stop hurting from the loss of our love?


How long till my feelings find a place for they can hide
When will I finally be able to move on and not feel this pain?


All my friends say that time will bring me round
People keep telling me that eventually, I'll feel better.


How long does it take a memory to drown
How long will it be until I can forget about you?


[ ac.guitar + harmonica ]
Musical interlude.


By the way do you know if the mail runs today
I'm asking a trivial question to try to distract from the pain.


No I'm just watchin' for some bills that need to pay
I'm waiting for the mail to see if there are bills I need to pay.


No I don't know just why it is she's gone Lord he knows I've never done her wrong
I don't understand why you left me, I never did anything wrong.


Yes I know it's late you hate to leave this way
I know it's late, and you don't want to leave me in my current state.


No thanks a lot girl but I guess I'd better stay
I appreciate your concern, but I don't want to be alone right now.


Won't you try me again some brighter day
Maybe someday we can try again when things are better.


Right now I've got these memories to drown
For now, I just need to focus on numbing the pain with alcohol.


How long does it take...
Reiteration of the main theme - how long will it be until I'm over you?




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: FREED, LIVINGSTON

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Comments from YouTube:

@ingridmaier5864

What a beautiful song. I got chills all over.

@fernbenoit9734

I wish more artists and producers would listen to this stuff and learn something about what real country music is!

@paulhaidet96

I grew up listening to Ed and Helen- such great nostagic songs- they have left an indelible mark on my heart forever!

@mprimrose4039

Fantastic, what a wonderful duet.

@987theriver

Thank you. I was in love with this song when it came out. I haven't heard it since then. Great memory....

@montybradley2627

Im still in love with this beautiful woman.

@pearlluedy3169

Beautiful Song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@countryboy5510

the best duet in country todays is not country

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