Chart history
Chart (1983) Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100; # 23
US Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks; # 27
Personnel
Steve Perry, lead vocals
Neal Schon - guitar, vocals
Ross Valory - bass, vocals
Jonathan Cain - keyboards, vocals
Steve Smith - drums, percussion
Send Her My Love
Journey Lyrics
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Since I've seen her face
You say she's doin' fine
I still recall
A sad cafe
How it hurt so bad to see her cry
I didn't want to say goodbye
Send her my love, memories remain
Send her my love, roses never fade
Send her my love
The same hotel, the same old room
I'm on the road again
She needed so much more
Than I could give
We knew our love could not pretend
Broken hearts can always mend
Send her my love, memories remain
Send her my love, roses never fade
Send her my love
Callin' out your name I'm dreamin'
Reflections of a face I'm seein'
It's her voice
That keeps on haunting me
Send her, send her my love
Roses never fade
Memories remain
Send her, send her, my love
The song "Send Her My Love" by Journey is about a man who is reminiscing about a past relationship that didn't work out. He hasn't seen or spoken to his ex-lover in a long time, but he hears that she is doing well. He remembers the sadness he felt when they parted ways, especially when he saw her crying at a "sad cafe". He wishes he could tell her how he feels and express his love for her, even though they are no longer together.
The song highlights the feelings of regret and longing that come with lost love. The singer recognizes that his ex-girlfriend needed more from him than he could give her, and acknowledges that their love could not pretend. Despite the pain of their break-up, he still holds onto the memories of their time together, represented by the imagery of roses that never fade. Throughout the song, he repeats the phrase "Send her my love", recognizing that it is too late to go back and fix things, but still wishing her well and offering a heartfelt apology for any pain he may have caused.
Overall, "Send Her My Love" is a poignant and introspective song that explores the complex emotions that come with romantic relationships. Its lyrics are relatable for anyone who has experienced heartbreak and regret, and Journey's signature sound adds to the emotional impact of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been so long
It has been a long time since I have seen her face.
Since I've seen her face
Since I have last laid eyes on her, it has been such a long time.
You say she's doin' fine
You mentioned that she is doing alright.
I still recall
I can still bring to mind that sad cafe.
A sad cafe
The memory of that sad place still lingers in my mind.
How it hurt so bad to see her cry
It was a truly painful experience to witness her crying.
I didn't want to say goodbye
I didn't wish to say farewell.
Send her my love, memories remain
I beg you to convey my love to her, reminiscences remain.
Send her my love, roses never fade
Please, send my affection to her; rose petals lose colour, feelings do not.
Send her my love
Please pass on my regards to her.
The same hotel, the same old room
It's the identical resort; that stale chamber.
I'm on the road again
I am back on the highways once more.
She needed so much more
She desired and required far more than I could offer her.
Than I could give
I was unable to provide what she required.
We knew our love could not pretend
We were aware that our feelings for each other were legitimate and could not be fabricated.
Broken hearts can always mend
Hearts that are shattered can always be healed, piece-by-piece.
Callin' out your name I'm dreamin'
I call out your name, I dream about you when I am asleep.
Reflections of a face I'm seein'
I keep reflecting on the image of your face in my mind.
It's her voice
The voice I keep hearing belongs to her.
That keeps on haunting me
It is the voice of hers that keeps me troubled; a memory that won't leave.
Send her, send her my love
Please send her, send her my love.
Roses never fade
Unlike roses, feelings never wither.
Memories remain
Some memories last forever, and they never disappear.
Send her, send her, my love
Please send her, send her my affectionate regards.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: STEVE PERRY, JONATHAN CAIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@shady8935
It's been so long
Since I've seen her face
You say she's doin' fine
I still recall
A sad cafe
How it hurt so bad to see her cry
I didn't want to say good-bye
Send her my love, memories remain
Send her my love, roses never fade
Send her my love
The same hotel, the same old room
I'm on the road again
She needed so much more
Than I could give
We knew our love could not pretend
Broken hearts can always mend
Send her my love, memories remain
Send her my love, roses never fade
Send her my love
Callin' out her name I'm dreamin
Reflections of a face I'm seein'
It's her voice that keeps on haunting me
Send her, send her my love
Roses never fade
Memories remain
Send her, send her my love
@brianshepherd9740
It's been so long
Since I've seen her face
You say she's doing fine
I still recall a sad cafe
How it hurt so bad to see her cry
I didn't wanna say goodbye
Send her my love
Memories remain
Send her my love
Roses never fade
Send her my love
The same hotel
The same old room
I'm on the road again
She needed so much more than I could give
We knew our love could not pretend
Broken hearts can always mend
Send her my love
Memories remain
Send her my love
Roses never fade
Send her my love
Calling out her name I'm dreaming
Reflections of a face I'm seeing
It's her voice that keeps on haunting me
Send her, send her my love
Roses never fade
Memories remain
Send her, send her my love
@NewRetroWave
A personal favorite. What a beautiful song. There is only one Steve Perry.
@nathanielbolden5053
Rite on!...
@nyx7255
Amen..!
@marcmays48
You got it. My favorite Journey song, hands down.
@BMassey1987
@newretrowave Love your channel guys!
@mrsickwick
NewRetroWave Fancy seeing you here, absolutely love your channel.
@hausers690
This album was a complete masterpiece
@andyjohnson5522
This to my Kimmy always and forever ❤️ they love of my life I be with soon
@autk
Escape, Frontier's both are fantastic and the end of real Journey. Departure and Evolution and Captured called and said ... we're the best, lol.
@larryleitch3803
I agree with you, a nicely produced album