They Can't Take That Away from Me
Jamie Cullum and Frank Sinatra Lyrics


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There are many many crazy things
That will keep me loving you
And with your permission
May i list a few

The way you wear your hat
The way you sip your tea
The memory of all that
No they can't take that away from me

The way your smile just beams
The way you sing off key
The way you haunt my dreams
No they can't take that away from me

We may never never meet again, on that bumpy road to love
But i'll always, always keep the memory of

The way you hold your knife
The way we danced till three




The way you changed my life
No they can't take that away from me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jamie Cullum and Frank Sinatra's song "They Can't Take That Away From Me" convey a deep and sincere appreciation for a loved one, emphasizing that no matter what may happen in the future, there are certain memories and qualities of that person that will always remain with the singer. The lyrics showcase a sense of awe towards the little things that make up a person's character, from the way that they wear their hat or sip their tea to the sound of their voice when they sing or speak off key. There is a sense of longing and regret in the song, as the singer acknowledges that they may never meet again, yet they will always cherish the memories that they have shared with the person they are singing to.


The lyrics also touch upon the ways in which this person has had a profound impact on the singer's life, from the way that they hold their knife to the way that they dance together until the early hours of the morning. These seemingly minor details have become etched into the singer's memory and have changed their life in ways that cannot be measured. There is a sense of tenderness and vulnerability in the lyrics, showcasing how the singer has been deeply affected by this person and how they will always hold them close to their heart.


Overall, "They Can't Take That Away From Me" is a song that speaks to the enduring power of memory and the profound impact that someone can have on our lives, even if our time together is fleeting. The lyrics showcase a sense of admiration and respect for the uniqueness of each individual and emphasize the importance of cherishing the moments we have with them.


Line by Line Meaning

There are many many crazy things
There are numerous irrational things


That will keep me loving you
That will sustain my fondness for you


And with your permission
Subject to your authorization


May I list a few
Can I state a few


The way you wear your hat
The manner in which you put on your hat


The way you sip your tea
The way you drink your tea


The memory of all that
The recollection of all of the aforementioned


No they can't take that away from me
It is impossible for them to deprive me of these things


The way your smile just beams
The radiant nature of your smile


The way you sing off key
The manner in which you sing out of tune


The way you haunt my dreams
The manner in which you appear in my dreams


We may never never meet again, on that bumpy road to love
We may never reunite on the treacherous journey of romance


But i'll always, always keep the memory of
Nevertheless, I will always preserve the memory of


The way you hold your knife
The manner in which you grip your knife


The way we danced till three
The way we danced until three o'clock


The way you changed my life
The manner in which you altered my life


No they can't take that away from me
It is impossible for them to deprive me of these things




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: IRA GERSHWIN, GEORGE GERSHWIN

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Comments from YouTube:

@elsagranados670

MARAVILLOSO JAMIE CULLUM...

@nadzmoc

i can't put in words how much this guy means to me. i love him. i love him.

@RuthGomezSierra

Gracias por compartir estas JOYAS!!!

@MariaMaria276

Me encanta su estilo!

@SatchmoSings

Absolutely wonderfully done, and, as an added bonus, it's also superbly recorded which is something not so often encountered now-a-days.

@mofiebuvv

Give me chills everytime I hear it. Good job jamie :-)

@dianae.martinherrero9174

Gracias. Es espléndido. <3

@unjaded2

made my ears smile , thx for the upload E !

@gonzalofernzap

Brutal, Jamie sabe clavar todas las notas a diferencia de otros, que se dedican a rellenar todos los huecos con notas de paso; mejor pocas y bien puestas, que muchas a lo loco (aunque también haya muchos que tocan muchas y todas bien, por ej. Michel Camilo, pero bueno, hay de todo (: )

@NobodYis1337

awesome!

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