In This Life
Johnnie R. Walker Lyrics
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All my life, though some have changed
Some forever, not for better
Some have gone and some remain
All these places had their moments
With lovers and friends, I still can recall
Some are dead and some are living
In my life, I've loved them all
But of all these friends and lovers
There is no one compares with you
And these memories lose their meaning
When I think of love as something new
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life, I'll love you more
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life, I'll love you more
Johnnie R. Walker's "In This Life" is a nostalgic ballad that speaks to the universality of cherished memories. The song reflects upon the journey of life and all the places, people, and experiences that have shaped it. The first verse touches upon the idea that despite the changes that come with life, some places remain forever, albeit not always for the better. The second verse speaks to the indelible impact that people can have on one's life, and of all the friends and lovers that have come and gone, there is no one who compares to the one being addressed. The refrain emphasizes that while memories may fade over time, the love for the person being addressed will only continue to grow and endure.
The beauty of "In This Life" lies in its simplicity and sincerity. The lyrics capture the universal human experience of nostalgia, and the way in which we hold onto memories of people and places that have shaped us, even as life moves on. The song reminds us that even though people and experiences may come and go, the love that we feel for those who have been a part of our journey never truly fades.
Line by Line Meaning
There are places I'll remember
I have memories of certain places
All my life, though some have changed
These memories are from various times in my life, but some details have evolved over time
Some forever, not for better
Some of these places have not improved over time
Some have gone and some remain
Some of the places I remember are no longer a part of my life
All these places had their moments
Each of these places had their defining moments
With lovers and friends, I still can recall
I have specific memories of being with loved ones and close friends in these places
Some are dead and some are living
Some of these memories are of people who have passed away and some are of people who are still alive
In my life, I've loved them all
Despite the changes and impermanence of life, I have a deep love for all of these places and people
But of all these friends and lovers
However, there is one person who is more special to me than anyone else
There is no one compares with you
You are unique and incomparable to anyone else in my life
And these memories lose their meaning
When I think of my love for you, these memories become less important in comparison
When I think of love as something new
My love for you is so strong that it makes other things pale in comparison
Though I know I'll never lose affection
Even though my love for you is strong, I will never forget the love I had for others before you
For people and things that went before
I will always have a fondness for the people and memories that came before you
In my life, I'll love you more
Despite my love for others in the past, my love for you continues to grow stronger every day
Though I know I'll never lose affection
Despite the passage of time, my love for others will always be with me
For people and things that went before
The memories of my past experiences and relationships will always remain with me
In my life, I'll love you more
But my love for you will continue to be a major part of my life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@brodocbetty4856
No matter how many times I hear this that Intro is a killer.
@puffinbilly6826
..oh,yeah,it's like a time machine...!
@bkristensen9363
Love junior Walker he inspires us all to enjoy music
@eloisewarren9908
@@puffinbilly6826 love this one my favorite ❤!!!
@gladysjones5402
Yup😊
@lindav.johnson9523
It absolutely is!!!
@EarthWindandFirepower0990
IF YOU WERE ACTUALLY ALIVE WHEN THIS SONG FIRST CAME OUT LIKE I WAS,GO AHEAD AND SMASH THE THUMBS UP ICON.
@stevenmyhre2242
Ya bro
@jayChappelear
yes, 11 years@@stevenmyhre2242
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👍👍