I'll Remember April
Johnny Smith and Stan Getz 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 Johnny Smith's song I'll Remember April are about holding on to the memories of a past love that occurred in the springtime. The beginning of the song sets a nostalgic tone, with the singer reminiscing on how this beautiful day will eventually turn into a sad evening where they will have to say goodbye to everything they shared with their loved one. However, despite the impending sadness, the singer declares that they will always remember the time spent with their partner in the spring, and it will make them happy. They reflect on how their love was once new and exciting, and how they're not afraid of the sadness that comes with the changing seasons, as the memories of their love will always bring them peace and joy. The song ends with the singer saying that the flame of their love may have dwindled, but they will always remember their time together with a smile.
Overall, the lyrics of I'll Remember April convey a bittersweet tone about reminiscing on happier times with a past love. The nostalgia that permeates the song emphasizes the importance that memories can have in our lives, and the power they hold in helping us to find happiness even in moments of sadness.
Line by Line Meaning
This lovely day will lengthen into evening
The beautiful day will turn into a calming night, and time will pass.
We'll sigh goodbye to all we ever had
We'll have to say goodbye to everything we owned or experienced together, creating a sense of loss.
Alone where we have walked together
Even though we have walked together, now I'll be alone.
I'll remember April and be glad
I'll always recall the beautiful moments of the time we spent together in April with happiness.
I'll be content you loved me once in April
I'll be happy that there was a time when you loved me in April.
Your lips were warm and love and spring were new
When we shared our love, everything was sweet and new, like the warmth of your lips and the freshness of the spring.
I'm not afraid of autumn and her sorrow
Even when autumn's sorrow comes, I won't be afraid because I have the memories of the beautiful times.
For I'll remember April and you
Despite everything, I'll always keep the memory of April and you in my heart.
The fire will dwindle into glowing ashes
Just like a fire that eventually fades to ashes when it is strong, it loses its flame eventually.
For flames live such a little while
This line is a continuation of the previous one and states that flames, like life, are temporary.
I won't forget but I won't be lonely
Although I won't forget, neither will I be lonely.
I'll remember April and smile
Whenever I think of April and the memories I shared with you, I'll smile.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DON RAYE, GENE DE PAUL, PATRICIA JOHNSON
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