Laura
Georgie Auld & His Orchestra Lyrics
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Of something that never happened, yet you recall it well
You know the feeling of recognizing someone
That you've never met as far as you could tell, well
Laura is the face in the misty light
Footsteps that you hear down the hall
The laugh that floats on a summer nightThat you can never quite recall
And you see Laura on the train that is passing through
Those eyes, how familiar they seem
She gave your very first kiss to you
That was Laura but she's only a dream
The lyrics to "Laura" by Georgie Auld & His Orchestra evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing for a past that may never have existed. The opening lines convey the bittersweet sensation of remembering something that feels half-real, as if it were a distant dream or a figment of the imagination. This feeling is further emphasized by the mention of recognizing someone you've never actually met, highlighting the mysterious and ethereal nature of memory and perception.
The song paints a vivid picture of Laura as a haunting presence, described as a face in the misty light, footsteps echoing down a hallway, and a laugh that lingers in the air on a summer night. These images create a sense of longing and yearning for a connection that is just out of reach, emphasizing the elusive and intangible nature of memory and desire. The repetition of the refrain "Laura" adds to the dreamlike quality of the lyrics, as if her name is a mantra that echoes through the singer's mind.
The mention of seeing Laura on a passing train further reinforces the theme of missed connections and lost opportunities. The familiarity of her eyes and the memory of a first kiss suggest a deep emotional resonance with this elusive figure, who remains just beyond the singer's grasp. The juxtaposition of the real and the imagined, the remembered and the forgotten, creates a sense of yearning and melancholy that pervades the song.
In the final lines, the revelation that Laura was only a dream adds a poignant sense of loss and disillusionment. The realization that she was not real, that the connection was ephemeral and fleeting, underscores the transient and fragile nature of memory and desire. The song captures the universal experience of longing for something or someone that is ultimately unattainable, tapping into the complexities of human emotion and the mysterious workings of the mind.
Line by Line Meaning
You know the feeling of something half remembered
You have experienced the sensation of remembering something partially
Of something that never happened, yet you recall it well
You can vividly remember events that never actually occurred
You know the feeling of recognizing someone
You are familiar with the feeling of recognizing a person
That you've never met as far as you could tell, well
Even though you haven't actually met them, you feel like you know them
Laura is the face in the misty light
Laura's image appears in a hazy, dreamlike manner
Footsteps that you hear down the hall
You imagine hearing footsteps echoing in the distance
The laugh that floats on a summer night
The sound of a soft, gentle laugh drifting through the warm summer air
That you can never quite recall
Despite trying, you can never fully remember
And you see Laura on the train that is passing through
You catch a glimpse of Laura on a passing train
Those eyes, how familiar they seem
Her eyes look so familiar to you
She gave your very first kiss to you
Her kiss was the first one you ever received
That was Laura but she's only a dream
Laura exists only in your dreams and imagination
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Written by: David Raksin
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