Souvenir
Jordan Rabjohn Lyrics
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Would I cry tears of joy or tears of regret?
Cos′ oh you know time flies,
I heard a father telling his son,
He said it felt like only yesterday he was young,
I began,
To wonder if,
If I heard this song in 40 years,
Would I look back laugh at all my fears,
Would I remember my first kiss?
Friends I've lost,
Would I reminisce?
If I heard this song would I be blue,
Wishing that I could be 22 again,
A memory of the better years,
Souvenir,
If I heard this song in 40 years time,
Would I try to recall the words or would they come back to me naturally?
And would I be a father telling my son,
It feels like only yesterday that I sung at the top of my lungs to Bowie,
Yeah I was so young,
If I heard this song in 40 years,
Would I look back laugh at all my fears,
Would I remember my first kiss?
Friends I′ve lost,
Would reminisce?
If I heard this song would I be blue,
Wishing that I could be 22 again,
A memory of the better years,
Souvenir,
And would you sing along?
Like ooh woah ooh,
Holding on or letting go,
I wanna know,
Would I be on my way across the sky in a plane or driving a VW down familiar lane?
While everybody else is driving futuristic machines and telling me that I'm stuck in 2017,
Maybe I'd be a father,
Yeah, would I have a son?
Or maybe I would have a daughter? And would she be a mom?
And would she teach her children every single word in this song?
And show em′ pictures of their Grandad when he was a young man,
Who′s to say I'll still be here in 40 years,
Well I′ve got my fingers crossed and just in case I make it,
Here's a reminder that when I was 22,
I wrote a tune so all the memories would never disappear,
Like a souvenir,
If I heard this song in 40 years,
Would I look back laugh at all my fears,
Would I remember my first kiss?
Friends I′ve lost,
Would I reminisce?
If I heard this song would I be blue,
Wishing that I could be 22 again,
A memory of the better years,
Souvenir,
Oh Souvenir .
The song 'Souvenir' by Jordan Rabjohn is a reflection on time and memories. The artist wonders how he would feel if he heard this song 40 years from now, and whether he would be happy or sad when he reminisces about the past. The lyrics capture the fear of growing old and the longing to relive the better years. The artist also ponders on the idea if the memories he has now will still be as strong as they are today.
The lyrics mention a father telling his son about his youth, which triggers the artist's reflection on his own life. The artist wonders if he will be in the same position in the future, telling his own children about his past. This reflects the cyclical nature of life, where each generation passes on their memories and experiences to the next. The artist also asks if he will still be here in 40 years, highlighting the uncertainty of life and the importance of cherishing the present.
Overall the song 'Souvenir' is a poignant and introspective reflection on the passage of time, the importance of memories, and the fear of growing old. It is a song that many people can relate to as we all have memories that we cherish and moments we wish we could relive.
Line by Line Meaning
If I heard this song in 40 years time, Would I cry tears of joy or tears of regret?
Wondering if looking back will bring joy or sadness.
Cos′ oh you know time flies,
Time passes quickly.
I heard a father telling his son, He said it felt like only yesterday he was young,
A father reminiscing with his son about his past.
I began, To wonder if,
Reflecting on the thought of change over time.
If I heard this song in 40 years, Would I look back laugh at all my fears,
Considering the possibility of laughing at past fears.
Would I remember my first kiss? Friends I've lost, Would I reminisce?
Wondering if memories of past experiences and relationships will come back.
If I heard this song would I be blue, Wishing that I could be 22 again,
Contemplating nostalgia and longing for a time in the past.
A memory of the better years, Souvenir,
A memory to hold onto as a souvenir of the past.
And would you sing along? Like ooh woah ooh,
Asking if someone else will feel the same emotions.
Holding on or letting go, I wanna know,
Uncertainty over how to deal with change.
Would I be on my way across the sky in a plane or driving a VW down familiar lane?
Thoughts about future possibilities and changes in technology.
While everybody else is driving futuristic machines and telling me that I'm stuck in 2017,
Feeling out of place and unsure about future changes.
Maybe I'd be a father, Yeah, would I have a son? Or maybe I would have a daughter? And would she be a mom?
Imagining possibilities for the future and how it will change the present.
And would she teach her children every single word in this song? And show em′ pictures of their Grandad when he was a young man,
Wondering about the legacy left behind for future generations.
Who′s to say I'll still be here in 40 years, Well I′ve got my fingers crossed and just in case I make it,
Acknowledging the uncertainty of the future and hoping for the best.
Here's a reminder that when I was 22, I wrote a tune so all the memories would never disappear,
A self-written reminder to help preserve memories for the future.
Like a souvenir,
A memento of the past to cherish and remember.
Oh Souvenir.
A reflection on the importance of memories and the need to hold onto them.
Contributed by Riley C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@beteeho
Watching this in 2021. My heart overflowed through my eyes. I am a 54 year old man... my Father left this world 24 years ago... he was 57. It's always too soon... I definitely thought we had more time. Thank you for this beautiful reminder of the moments we should cherish 💛
@sharonleibenguth851
Jordan is there anything you can not do??? You are amazing. Your voice is great. I, also, love the song you did with Oliver. The songs with your mom are simply amazing. "Rise Up" came at a very difficult time for everyone. Both, you and your Mom gave hope. I listen to that song every night!!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing that wonderful talent that you have!!
@jordanrabjohnmusic
Thank you so much! This comment has made my day. 💙
@sharonleibenguth851
@@jordanrabjohnmusic My pleasure Jordan.
@unjaded2
PEOPLE NEED TO HEAR AND SEE THIS MAGIC MELANCHOLY MASTERPEICE .
@jordanrabjohnmusic
Glad you enjoyed it! 👍
@danielledure5926
I am confused as to why the judges didn't like this song on The X-Factor? I guess to each their own, but I think this is a good song. Keep doing you! Best of luck to you.
@theadventuresofflop6408
Daniel LeDure they said he "changed his style too much" like what how is that bad this great
@aura8952
I get what you mean but the song is great but he did change his style and the judges know whats good for people and I completely think their wrong the guys a great singer 👨🎤 hes great but you can tell the difference in his live performance and the music video like in this you can tell where the voice tune comes in..... ive worked with auto tune but remember his music is still 🔥
@cultfiction3865
Ultra Vibes. The judges were right in my opinion Cos the song doesn’t sound commercial enough and on the X factor they are looking for what will be commercially successful.
And also, some of his lyrics seem too cheesy.
This guy will manage to get a following but it’s likely to be a fairly limited one