Jane McDonald (born 4 April 1963 and raised on the Peacock Estate in Wakefi… Read Full Bio ↴Jane McDonald (born 4 April 1963 and raised on the Peacock Estate in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England) is an English singer and television presenter, who first became famous after appearing in the 1998 television series, The Cruise. She has released four albums, Jane McDonald (which reached number 1 in the UK album charts, staying there for three weeks), Inspiration, Love at the Movies and You Belong to Me.

She has also presented the television programme, Star For A Night, which helped launch the singer Joss Stone. She is also a regular panellist for the shows, Loose Women and The Wright Stuff. She has also appeared on the reality shows, Have I Been Here Before and Drop the Celebrity. Jane also appeared in the Wicked Women concert and sang "This Is The Moment" from the Broadway musical Jekyll and Hyde.

Always Something There To Remind Me
Jane McDonald Lyrics

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Walk along the city streets you used to walk along with me,
And every step I take recalls how much in love we used to be.
Oh, how can I forget you?
When there is always something there to remind me
Always something there to remind me
I was born to love you, and I will never be free
You'll always be a part of me, whoa oh whoa

When shadows fall, I passed a small cafe where we would dance at night
And I can't help recalling how it felt to kiss and hold you tight
Oh, how can I forget you?
When there is always something there to remind me
Always something there to remind me
I was born to love you, and I will never be free
You'll always be a part of me, whoa oh whoa, whoa oh whoa

If you should find you miss the sweet and tender love we used to share
Just come back to the places where we used to go, and I'll be there
Oh, how can I forget you?
When there is always something there to remind me
Always something there to remind me
I was born to love you, and I will never be free
You'll always be a part of me, whoa oh whoa
When there is always something there to remind me
Always something there to remind me
Oh, how can I forget you?

When there is always something there to remind me
Always something there to remind me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jane McDonald's song (There's) Always Something There to Remind Me express a feeling of longing and nostalgia for a past love. The singer walks along the same streets and passes by the places he used to go with his former lover, and every step serves as a reminder of how much he was in love with her. Even after all this time, he cannot forget her, and it seems like there will always be something that brings her memory back to him.

The lines "I was born to love you, and I will never be free, you'll always be a part of me" suggest that this love was so strong and intense that it has become a part of his identity, and he will always carry the memory of it with him. The song's chorus repeats the idea that there will always be something to remind him of his former lover, creating a sense of inescapability and yearning.

Overall, the song's lyrics capture a universal feeling of heartbreak, loss, and nostalgia that many people can relate to. The bittersweet melody and Jane McDonald's soulful voice add to the emotional impact of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Walk along the city streets you used to walk along with me,
As I walk through these familiar city streets, memories of our time together come flooding back.

And every step I take recalls how much in love we used to be.
Every footstep I take reminds me of the love we shared in the past, and how it made me feel.

Oh, how can I forget you?
Despite my best efforts, it is impossible to forget about you and the love we once had.

When there is always something there to remind me
There are constant reminders of you and our relationship everywhere I go, making it difficult to move on.

Always something there to remind me
No matter where I look or what I do, I am always reminded of our love and the memories we shared.

I was born to love you, and I will never be free
Deep down, I know that my love for you will never fade, and I will always be chained to these memories.

You'll always be a part of me, whoa oh whoa
You have become ingrained in my being and will always hold a special place in my heart.

When shadows fall, I passed a small cafe where we would dance at night
As the sun sets and darkness falls, I remember the nights we spent dancing in that small cafe.

And I can't help recalling how it felt to kiss and hold you tight
Try as I might, the memories of your touch and the feelings we shared flood my mind once again.

If you should find you miss the sweet and tender love we used to share
If you ever find yourself missing the love we had, know that I am still here, waiting for you.

Just come back to the places where we used to go, and I'll be there
If you return to the places where we once shared our love, you will find me waiting for you, ready to pick up right where we left off.

Writer(s): Hal David, Burt F. Bacharach

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