MEMORY
Jean-Jacques Hertz & Francois Roy Lyrics
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Behold him constantly while we're apart
Old memory, don't ever set him free
Make him keep loving me, beholds my heart
Your part of memory is deeper than
The sea you hold, such misery or happiness
Let every hour we spent and every place we went
Your part of memory is deeper than
The sea you hold, such misery or happiness
Let every hour we spent and every place we went
Be in his memory, the ones he'll miss
These lyrics are about holding onto a past love through the power of memory. The singer is pleading with their own memories to keep their former lover in their mind, even when they are physically apart. The hope is that their memories will be strong enough to keep the love alive, and that the former lover will continue to miss them and love them even when they are not together.
The singer acknowledges that memories can hold both positive and negative emotions- ("such misery or happiness"), but wants every moment they shared with this person to be remembered by them. The language used is quite poetic, with vivid imagery of the deep sea of memories, suggesting that the memories are all-encompassing and can feel overwhelming.
Overall, these lyrics capture the bittersweet experience of holding onto a past love through the memories that remain. It can be painful to remember someone you can't be with, but the hope of keeping that love alive can be a comfort in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Old memory, keep him remembering me
Constantly remind him of me, do not let him forget
Behold him constantly while we're apart
Keep him in your grasp, even when we are not together
Old memory, don't ever set him free
Never let him go, always have him under your influence
Make him keep loving me, beholds my heart
Ensure that he continues to love me, holds the key to my heart
Your part of memory is deeper than
Your section of his memory runs deep
The sea you hold, such misery or happiness
Containing both good and bad memories
Let every hour we spent and every place we went
Allow every moment and location we shared
Be in his memory, the ones he'll miss
To be remembered by him as the ones he longs for
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Written by: STUART EADIE, ANASTASIA COX
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