Memories of You
Four Coins The Lyrics
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Every sunset too
Seems to be bringing me
Memories of you
Here and there every where
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
In this song, "Memories of You" by Four Coins, the lyrics describe the powerful grip of nostalgia and memories on the singer. The opening lines of "Waking skies at sunrise, every sunset too" imply that the memories are present and persistent, occurring at all times of the day. The fact that the memories are "bringing" themselves to the singer, rather than the singer actively seeking them out, suggests that they are involuntary and overwhelming.
The second stanza further emphasizes the magnitude of these memories, as they are "here and there every where," and the scenes the singer once knew all "recall memories of you." The use of the word "recall" is interesting - it suggests that the memories are actively being brought back to the singer, as opposed to simply existing in the background. The lyrics also introduce a sense of longing and sadness, as indicated by the desire to forget the "happy yesteryears" that have since caused "a rosary of tears."
Finally, the third stanza brings a sense of resolution or resignation, as the singer acknowledges that despite their efforts, the memories persist. Even during sleep, the memories of "your face" "beam" in the singer's dreams. The repetition of "memories of you" in the chorus further emphasizes the all-consuming nature of these thoughts.
Line by Line Meaning
Waking skies at sunrise
Every morning when the sun rises, I am reminded of you.
Every sunset too
Similarly, every evening when the sun sets, I am also reminded of you.
Seems to be bringing me
These moments of morning and evening seem to continually bring memories of you to my mind.
Memories of you
These memories are specific to you, and are full of emotions that I feel when I think of you.
Here and there every where
As I move throughout my day and across different places, memories of you seem to crop up and follow me everywhere.
Scenes that we once knew
These memories are tied to specific moments we shared together - special scenes that we both recall.
And they all just recall
These scenes keep coming to mind, and are constantly reminding me of you and the moments we shared together.
How I wish I could forget those, happy yesteryears
Despite the intense emotions that these memories bring, sometimes I wish I could forget them and the happiness we shared, as they have left me with a lot of tears.
That have left a rosary of tears
The memories of you and our past have brought me to tears multiple times, and I am left with the emotional burden of carrying their weight with me every day.
Your face beams in my dreams
Even when I dream at night, your face and memories of you come to life and I cannot escape them.
In Spite of all I do
Despite my efforts to forget and move on, the memories of you and our past keep reminding me of our time together.
Everything seems to bring
There is no escape from these powerful memories, and everything around me seems to bring them back to my mind and heart.
Memories of you
This phrase repeats, emphasizing the overwhelming power that these memories of you possess in my life and heart.
Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC. , Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIM YESTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@michaeldowd176
Love this version of this song!!! I never knew that so many artists covered this song, but along with this version, the version that was used by Doc Severeson for a segment in Johnny Carson's last show, and the Frank Sinatra version are my favorite versions of this wonderful song!!!
@St.Garoosh
Excellent musicians. The harmony is divine
@GM8101PHX
The men and the trumpet are wonderful!! The clarity is such that it seems they are performing live as I listen to this in 2018!
@cf1934
I married a beautiful girl in October of 1955. She passed away, but I still have my wonderful memories of her.
@murph3001
One of the great ballads
@milopeng1942
What a tune - what close harmony - thanks for the post. We only had the Rosemary Clooney version of this song on radio here in the fifties. Peace Andy - Singapore
@lateforbreakfast
The instrumental backing on this is fantastic, nice bit of trumpet playing.
@ChuckWroste
Love the Four Coins. They do great work on this pop standard.
@alittlereddotinaseaofblue9565
This is music defined.
@calfan4life
Rest in Peace
George Mantalis