Always Something There To Remind Me
Johnson Lou Lyrics
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And every step I take recalls how much in love we used to be
Oh, how can I forget you?
When there is always something there to remind me
Always something there to remind me
I was born to love you, and I will never be free
You'll always be a part of me, whoa oh whoa
When shadows fall, I passed a small cafe where we would dance at night
And I can't help recalling how it felt to kiss and hold you tight
Oh, how can I forget you?
When there is always something there to remind me
Always something there to remind me
I was born to love you, and I will never be free
You'll always be a part of me, whoa oh whoa
Whoa oh, whoa oh
If you should find you miss the sweet and tender love we used to share
Just come back to the places where we used to go, and I'll be there
Oh, how can I forget you?
When there is always something there to remind me
Always something there to remind me
I was born to love you, and I will never be free
You'll always be a part of me, whoa oh whoa
(Shalala dupdup shalala)
Never love another, baby (Shalala dupdup shalala)
I never will forget you, baby (Shalala dupdup shalala)
Ohh, you'll always be a part of me (Shalala dupdup shalala)
(Shalala dupdup shalala) Whoa
(Shalala dupdup shalala)
I'll never love another, baby
Never love another, baby
The lyrics of Johnson Lou's song "Always Something There To Remind Me" convey the emotions of a person who is unable to forget their past love. The singer walks along the same city streets that they used to walk along with his ex-partner, and every step taken triggers memories of the love they used to share. The chorus, "Always something there to remind me" highlights how no matter where the singer goes or what they do, there remains a persistent reminder of the feelings they had for their lost love. The singer yearns to forget his ex-lover without success, conveying a sense of desperation throughout the song.
The second verse continues with the same theme, as the singer recalls a small cafe where they would dance at night. Every shadow and familiar walkway becomes a trigger for his memories of their relationship. Despite the heartbreak, the singer suggests that their love was genuine, and no matter how hard he tries, he cannot seem to forget their past. The bridge of the song ("If you should find you miss the sweet and tender love we used to share, just come back to the places where we used to go, and I'll be there") adds an additional layer - that the singer remains optimistic that their lost love may return, conveying an underlying sense of hope throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I walk along the city streets you used to walk along with me
As I walk down the same streets that we used to walk together, every step I take reminds me of the love we shared.
And every step I take recalls how much in love we used to be
Each step that I take reminds me of how deeply in love we were and the wonderful moments that we shared.
Oh, how can I forget you?
I am struggling to forget about you and move on.
When shadows fall, I passed a small cafe where we would dance at night
As the shadow of the night sets in, I pass by a small cafe where we used to dance and be romantic.
And I can't help recalling how it felt to kiss and hold you tight
Every time I pass by that cafe, I can't help but remember how it felt to be close to you and hold you tight.
I was born to love you, and I will never be free
I am destined to love you and I will never be free from my love for you.
You'll always be a part of me, whoa oh whoa
You have a special place in my heart and I will always cherish the memories of our love.
If you should find you miss the sweet and tender love we used to share
If you ever miss the wonderful and loving relationship that we had together,
Just come back to the places where we used to go, and I'll be there
Just come back to the places that we used to go to and I'll be there waiting for you.
Never love another, baby
I will never be able to love someone else like I loved you.
I never will forget you, baby
I will never forget the wonderful memories we shared together.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BURT F. BACHARACH, HAL DAVID
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@billdouglas2936
Lou’s has always been my favorite version of this song. Dionne Warwick’s was also terrific.
@mhiltz007
Thank you MadMen. Never knew this song was turned into a more popular remake in the 80s.
@Torus202
I was stunned when I heard this on Mad Men. All I could think was that's an 80's song. I had no idea that was a remake.
@s.gharavi1614
the original is 1963 Diane Warwick
@bobdavis4848
@@s.gharavi1614 Dionne, not Diane.
@dr.corneliusq.cadbury6984
@@s.gharavi1614 Are you sure that’s from 1963?
@rdavid488
@@s.gharavi1614 ... That was a demo. The first recording release was this (Lou Johnson) version, in 1964. Warwick recorded it in 1967.
@Danny-ju2ip
Amazon Prime commercial brought me here 😊
@lc1715
Simply the best version. RIP Burt Bacharach.
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