Memories of You
Joe Williams / Count Basie Lyrics
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Every sunset too
Seems to be bringing me
Memories of you
Here and there, everywhere
Scenes that we once knew
And they all just recall
How I wish I could forget those
Those happy yesteryears
That have left a rosary of tears
Your face beams in my dreams
'Spite of all I do
Everything seems to bring
Memories of you
And your face beams in my dreams
'Spite of all I do
Everything seems to bring
Memories, just memories of you
The lyrics of Joe Williams / Count Basie's song Memories Of You revolve around the theme of reminiscing memories of a past lover. The first two lines of the song create an image of the passing of time - from sunrise to sunset - yet memories of the loved one linger. The singer then describes how memories of the loved one are found everywhere he goes, in every scene that he once knew. He wishes he could forget the past and the happiness it once brought, as it has now turned into a source of pain and tears. Despite his efforts to move on, the loved one's face remains in his dreams, and the memories of her continue to haunt him.
The song explores the reality that memories hold immense power over the human psyche. Memories of a lost love can evoke strong emotions and feelings of longing, regret, and even heartbreak. The line "Seems to be bringing me" signifies that the singer is being constantly reminded of his lover, and he cannot escape the overwhelming emotions that are tied to it.
Line by Line Meaning
Waking skies at sunrise
The early morning sky reminds me of you.
Every sunset too
Evening sunsets also bring back memories of you.
Seems to be bringing me
It appears like every moment is reminding me of you.
Memories of you
I am haunted by the memories of you not being here.
Here and there, everywhere
Memories of you surround me and are present everywhere.
Scenes that we once knew
The places we were together bring back memories of us.
And they all just recall
These scenes remind me of you, and I cannot escape them.
Memories of you
Those scenes and memories connected to you, linger in my head.
How I wish I could forget those
I wish I could forget the memories of us shared and the pain of losing you.
Those happy yesteryears
The moments of joy that we had in the past.
That have left a rosary of tears
Those happy moments eventually turned into a string of tears for me.
Your face beams in my dreams
You frequently appear in my dreams, and I can't help but smile.
'Spite of all I do
Regardless of any effort to forget you, your face keeps returning in my dreams.
Everything seems to bring
Anything and everything reminds me of you, even when I don't want it to.
Memories of you
Memories of you seem to surround me and be present in every moment.
And your face beams in my dreams
I can't help but think of you, even when I'm sleeping.
'Spite of all I do
No matter how much I try to forget, you still find your way into my thoughts.
Everything seems to bring
Every moment reminds me of us.
Memories, just memories of you
I'm left with nothing but memories of you, and it's painful to face every moment without you here.
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Written by: Jim Yester
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