Memories of You
King Sisters Lyrics
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Every sunset too
Seems to be, bringing me
Memories of you
Here and there, every where
Scenes that we once knew
And they all, just recall
(Oh) How I wish I could forget those, (those) happy yesteryears
That have left a rosary of tears
Your face beams, in my dreams
(In) Spite of all (that) I do
(And) Everything, seems to bring
Memories of you
The lyrics of "Memories of You" by King Sisters convey a powerful sense of longing and nostalgia. The opening lines speak to the cyclical nature of life, with both sunrises and sunsets evoking memories of the subject of the lyrics. The use of the word "seems" suggests that these memories may not necessarily be a constant presence, but rather that they come and go over time.
The second verse introduces a more concrete sense of place, with scenes that the singer and the subject of the lyrics once knew together. The repetition of the phrase "memories of you" reinforces the central theme of the song, which is the persistent presence of the past in the present. The following lines express a desire to forget the happy times that have since resulted in heartbreak, but the final verse suggests that this is easier said than done. The subject of the lyrics continues to pop up in the singer's dreams, and everything around them serves as a reminder of what once was.
Overall, "Memories of You" is a poignant reflection on the power of memory to shape our present experiences. It speaks to the universal experience of longing for a lost love, and the pain that comes with the realization that we can never truly go back to the way things were.
Line by Line Meaning
Waking skies, at sunrise
Every day, at the start of dawn, I am reminded of memories of you.
Every sunset too
Even at the end of the day, as the sun sets, I can't help but think of you.
Seems to be, bringing me
These moments appear to bring back memories of you.
Memories of you
The recollection of our past together and our memories etched in my heart.
Here and there, every where
In every place I go, I see reflections of us.
Scenes that we once knew
The memories of the times we shared together and the places where we have been.
And they all, just recall
All these places and times simply remind me of the memories we have made.
How I wish I could forget those, (those) happy yesteryears
Even though they were beautiful moments, I wish I could forget them because they hurt me now without you by my side.
That have left a rosary of tears
Those memories have brought an endless cycle of tears that I can't seem to escape from.
Your face beams, in my dreams
Even in my sleep, I see your face and your beautiful smile.
(In) Spite of all (that) I do
No matter how hard I try to forget you, you continue to linger in my mind.
Everything, seems to bring
Every little thing, even the things unrelated to you, always leads me back to thoughts of us.
Memories of you
These memories are a reminder to me of the love we shared and the moments that will never fade away.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andy Razaf, Eubie Blake
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