José Montserrate Feliciano García (born September 10, 1945 in Lares, Puerto… Read Full Bio ↴José Montserrate Feliciano García (born September 10, 1945 in Lares, Puerto Rico) is a singer and guitarist, who has been successful in both Spanish and English music. A victim of congenital glaucoma, he was left permanently blind at birth. He is most known for his Christmas song "Feliz Navidad", as well as his covers of "California Dreamin'" and "Light My Fire".

In My Life
José Feliciano Lyrics

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There are places I'll remember
All my life though some have changed
Some forever not for better
Some have gone and some remain
All these places have 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 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 love you more
In my life I love you more

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of José Feliciano's song In My Life describe the memories that the singer has of places, friends, lovers, and their special moments. Although some things have changed, some are still the same, while others are no longer present. Despite this, the singer still cherishes and remembers all of these people and places, both the living and the dead. However, among all of these memories, there is no one who compares to the special person who is the focus of this song. The singer acknowledges that even though memories of the past will always hold a special place in their heart, the love for this person is the strongest emotion they have ever felt, and it only continues to grow.

The lyrics In My Life are a testament to the power of love over time and the joys of reminiscing about the past. The song has a nostalgic, reflective quality to it that is enhanced by José Feliciano's tender voice and gentle guitar playing. This song resonates with many people because it touches upon universal themes of love, friendship, loss, and the passage of time. It reminds us that our past experiences shape who we are today and that we should always hold dear the memories of those who have influenced us the most.

Line by Line Meaning

There are places I'll remember
There are certain places that are significant to me

All my life though some have changed
Throughout my life, some of these places have evolved and aren't the same as they once were

Some forever not for better
Unfortunately, some of these changes that occurred weren't for the better and some places have been negatively affected

Some have gone and some remain
Some of these places I still have and others have vanished

All these places have their moments
Each of these locations have their own significance and special memories

With lovers and friends I still can recall
Remembering these places naturally recalls the memory of the people I shared them with

Some are dead and some are living
Of the loved ones that were with me in these places, some are still alive and some have passed on

In my life I've loved them all
Despite the changes and the goodbyes, I've cherished every moment shared in these places with these people

But of all these friends and lovers
Among all the people I've loved and shared these moments, there's one who stands above the rest

There is no one compares with you
You are truly unique and incomparable to anyone else

And these memories lose their meaning
The memories of the past become less important when compared to the new depth of love I have found

When I think of love as something new
My newfound love is something so special that it changes my perspective of all my past experiences

Though I know I'll never lose affection
Even though my love for you is so strong, I will always hold a special place in my heart for those who came before

I know I'll often stop and think about them
It's natural to pause and reflect on all the people and moments that led me to where I am now

In my life I love you more
But despite all those memories, the love I have for you grows stronger every day and overrides them all

Though I know I'll never lose affection
Even though my love for you is so strong, I will always hold a special place in my heart for those who came before

I know I'll often stop and think about them
It's natural to pause and reflect on all the people and moments that led me to where I am now

In my life I love you more
But despite all those memories, the love I have for you grows stronger every day and overrides them all

Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ONErpm, Unison Rights S.L., Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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