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I'll Remember April
Johnny Hammond Lyrics
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We'll sigh goodbye to all we ever had
Alone where we have walked together
I'll remember April and be glad
I'll be content you loved me once in April
Your lips were warm and love and spring were new
I'm not afraid of autumn and her sorrow
The fire will dwindle into glowing ashes
For flames live such a little while
I won't forget but I won't be lonely
I'll remember April and smile
The lyrics to "I'll Remember April" by Johnny Hammond convey a bittersweet sentiment of remembering a past love while accepting its end. The mention of the changing of day into evening signifies the progression of time, and how the memories of the relationship will remain during the transitional period. The lines "alone where we have walked together, I'll remember April and be glad" suggests a sense of nostalgia and fondness towards the time spent with the former partner.
The second stanza speaks of the love that was once shared in April, a time where everything was new and promising. The singer is not afraid of the future, even if it brings sorrow, because they will always remember what they had in the past. The final stanza signifies the impending end of the relationship, with the dwindling fire representing the passion that has been lost. However, the singer will remember the relationship with a smile, suggesting a sense of peace and acceptance.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that even though the relationship has ended, the memories and emotions attached to it will continue to linger.
Line by Line Meaning
This lovely day will lengthen into evening
The day will transition into night, signifying the end of something beautiful.
We'll sigh goodbye to all we ever had
We'll say goodbye to everything we ever had - a nostalgic reflection on past memories.
Alone where we have walked together
A melancholy thought of being alone in places where once two people walked together happily.
I'll remember April and be glad
Remembering April, a month of new beginnings, the person will find comfort in the fond memories.
I'll be content you loved me once in April
The person will always be grateful and satisfied for the moments of love they experienced in April.
Your lips were warm and love and spring were new
The lines reflect on the memory of an intimate moment in April that was alive with love and new beginnings.
I'm not afraid of autumn and her sorrow
The person is not afraid of fall and its melancholy because they know that their memories of April will keep them from feeling lonely.
For I'll remember April and you
The person will hold onto a memory, keeping it alive, and forever associate it with 'you'.
The fire will dwindle into glowing ashes
This reflects on how temporary things are - the passion and love that once flamed brightly will slowly turn into ashes over time.
For flames live such a little while
The passion and love that once consumed them do not last for long in the grand scheme of things.
I won't forget but I won't be lonely
The memories of what once was will always be remembered but the person chooses not to feel lonely or sad.
I'll remember April and smile
The person will remember April and everything associated with it - the memories, love, and new beginnings - with a smile on their face.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DON RAYE, GENE DE PAUL, PATRICIA JOHNSTON
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