MEMORY
Jhony Maalouf Lyrics


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Memory

Midnight
Not a sound from the pavement
Has the moon lost her memory
She is smiling alone
In the lamplight
The withered leaves collect at my feet
And the wind begins to moan
Memory
All alone in the moonlight
I can smile happy your days (I can dream of the old days)
Life was beautiful then
I remember the time I knew what happiness was
Let the memory live again
Every street lamp seems to beat
A fatalistic warning
Someone mutters and the street lamp gutters
And soon it will be morning
Daylight
I must wait for the sunrise
I must think of a new life
And I mustnt give in
When the dawn comes
Tonight will be a memory too
And a new day will begin

Burnt out ends of smoky days
The still cold smell of morning
A street lamp dies, another night is over
Another day is dawning
Touch me,
It is so easy to leave me
All alone with the memory
Of my days in the sun
If you touch me,




Youll understand what happiness is
Look, a new day has begun...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Memory" by Jhony Maalouf are a hauntingly beautiful reflection on the nature of memory and the fleeting nature of time. The song is a meditation on the passing of time and the way that memories can both comfort and haunt us at the same time.


The opening line sets the mood for the entire song, with the reference to "Midnight" and the "sound from the pavement" creating a feeling of quiet and stillness. The question "Has the moon lost her memory?" creates a sense of sadness and melancholy, as though something important has been lost or forgotten. The description of the moon "smiling alone" and the withered leaves "collecting at my feet" creates a powerful image of loneliness and isolation.


The chorus of the song is a powerful reminder of the past and the things that once made us happy. The line "I can dream of the old days" captures the wistful nature of memories, while the repetition of the refrain "let the memory live again" emphasizes the importance of holding onto these memories and cherishing them.


Overall, "Memory" is a deeply moving song that touches on the human experience of loss, loneliness, and the passing of time.


Line by Line Meaning

Midnight
The start of a new day, when the world is at its most peaceful.


Not a sound from the pavement
The silence felt in the city at night.


Has the moon lost her memory
Does the moon remember everything we've forgotten?


She is smiling alone
The moon reflects on the beauty of the world while we sleep.


In the lamplight
The man-made light chases away the dark.


The withered leaves collect at my feet
Nature takes its course, even in the city at night.


And the wind begins to moan
The wind starts to whisper secrets in the night.


All alone in the moonlight
The feeling of being completely abandoned.


I can smile happy your days (I can dream of the old days)
I choose to remember better times.


Life was beautiful then
The past always seems more idyllic.


I remember the time I knew what happiness was
The memory of happiness can be more powerful than actual happiness.


Let the memory live again
Let me relive the feeling of happiness again.


Every street lamp seems to beat
The pulse and rhythm of the city at night.


A fatalistic warning
The reminder that life is fleeting and everything will pass.


Someone mutters and the street lamp gutters
The sound of a passerby, and the flickering of the streetlamp.


And soon it will be morning
The night is almost over, time melts away quickly.


Daylight
The start of a new day, and a new beginning.


I must wait for the sunrise
Holding on to hope for a new day.


I must think of a new life
Reframing your perspective to move forward.


And I mustnt give in
Resisting the urge to give up and succumb to sadness.


When the dawn comes
The start of a new day, another chance to move on.


Tonight will be a memory too
Another day, soon to be forgotten.


And a new day will begin
A new chapter in life, without knowing what it holds.


Burnt out ends of smoky days
The remains of past experiences, now faded and aged.


The still cold smell of morning
The chill of the morning air, a reflection that things have changed overnight.


A street lamp dies, another night is over
More time has passed, and another piece of the past has left.


Another day is dawning
Hope for a new day, with all its possibility.


Touch me,
The desire for human connection and touch.


It is so easy to leave me
Feeling abandoned and forgotten by those you once trusted.


All alone with the memory
Constantly reminded of the past, with no way to escape it.


Of my days in the sun
A fond remembrance of brighter days.


If you touch me,
The hope for someone to come back and help you through the pain.


Youll understand what happiness is
The healing power of human touch, and how it can bring happiness even in the darkest of times.


Look, a new day has begun...
The hope and excitement for a new beginning. Anything could happen.




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Comments from YouTube:

Dame Galadriel

Jhony à vraiment une voix magnifique et vibrante!

Louise

Si peu de commentaire pour une si belle voix
(。•́︿•̀。)

Janie B

Sa voix me fait vibrer, je me demande pourquoi on n'en entend pas plus parler. Il y a des choses incompréhensibles. Perso je le trouve absolument génial

Sharpie FinePoint

Wowow I have chills

Lu Nguyen

Nice.

rania alhalaseh

Not emotional enough !

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