They Can't Take That Away from Me
Larry Adler Lyrics
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Though by tomorrow you're gone
The song is ended, but as the songwriter wrote,
The melody lingers on.
They may take you from me, I'll miss your fond caress.
But though they take you from me, I'll still possess.
The way you wear your hat
The memory of all that
No, no, they can't take that away from me
The way your smile just beams
The way you sing off key
The way you haunt my dreams
No, no, they can't take that away from me
We may never, never meet again
On the bumpy road to love
Still, I'll always, always keep the memory of
The way you hold your knife
The way we danced till three
The way you changed my life
No, no, they can't take that away from me
No, they can't take that away from me
We may never, never meet again
On the bumpy road to love
Still, I'll always, always keep the memory of
The way you hold your knife
The way we danced till three
The way you changed my life
No, no, they can't take that away from me
No, they can't take that away
Can't take that away
Can't take that away from me
The lyrics of Larry Adler's "They Can't Take That Away From Me" speak to the idea that even if a romantic relationship may end, the memories and experiences shared during the relationship cannot be taken away. The first verse acknowledges that the romance may end with the departure of a lover, yet the melody of the song will continue to endure. The chorus emphasizes this idea, with the repetition of the phrase "No, no, they can't take that away from me" as a reminder of the lasting impact of the memories made with a loved one.
The second verse expands on this, with the singer acknowledging the possibility that they may never see their lover again, but that the memories of their time together will always be cherished. The specificity of the details mentioned, such as the way the lover holds their knife, sings off key, and changed the singer's life, emphasizes the level of intimacy and connection shared between the two.
Overall, the song is a bittersweet reflection on the transient nature of relationships, and a reminder of the value of the memories and experiences shared within them.
Line by Line Meaning
Our romance won't end on a sorrowful note,Though by tomorrow you're gone
Even though our time together is ending, we're not going to let it be a sad memory.
The song is ended, but as the songwriter wrote,The melody lingers on.
Although the song has ended, the feeling and love behind it is still present.
They may take you from me, I'll miss your fond caress.But though they take you from me, I'll still possess.
Even if we can't be together physically, I will always have the memories and love with me.
The way you wear your hat
The specific details and quirks that make you unique and special.
The way you sip your tea
The simple, mundane moments that we shared together.
The memory of all that
The memories and moments we shared together, big and small.
The way your smile just beams
The way your happiness and joy radiates and makes my heart full.
The way you sing off key
Even your flaws and imperfections make you even more endearing and special to me.
The way you haunt my dreams
Even when you're not physically present, you still stay in my mind and heart.
We may never, never meet againOn the bumpy road to loveStill, I'll always, always keep the memory of
Even if we have to part ways, the love and memories we shared will always be a part of me.
The way you hold your knife
Even the little details about you, like how you hold a knife, are significant to me.
The way we danced till three
The moments we spent together, like dancing and staying up till late at night, are treasured memories for me.
The way you changed my life
The love we shared impacted and changed me in a significant way.
No, no, they can't take that away from me
No matter what happens or how much time passes, these memories and moments will always be with me.
No, they can't take that away from me
The memories and moments we shared are mine to hold and cherish forever.
Can't take that away
The love and memories we shared can never be taken away or erased.
Can't take that away from me
These memories and moments are significant to me, and will always be a part of who I am.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ira Gershwin, George Gershwin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alexanderkarayannis6425
Good sound quality,music,and some excellent historical background info on this special artist's life,that,like all lives,had its ups and downs,but came through in the end,in his case by moving to Britain...Just like this song's title says...
@OldiesAl
I saw Larry on one of his last tours probably 1998 or 1999, he was frail and sat in a big armchair throught but his playing was immaculate and his stories informative and hilarious. A real honour to have seen him. Even in his 80's he packed our little theatre to standing room only. No one else ever did that.
@IVORIESMAN
Love this Al - such a great talent.
@OldiesAl
I saw him a couple of years before he died, he came to Beverley Playhouse, a magical night, fantastic playing but his stories were amazing, name dropping left, right and centre and very risque too 😁😂😂
@IVORIESMAN
@@OldiesAl Al - do you think it could have been Larry in 1959 using the pseudonym 'The Happy Hobo' playing The Wanderer? I uploaded it some time ago.
@IVORIESMAN
PS. From memory that might have been round the other way, The Wanderer playing The Happy Hobo...🤪
@anelissastanibol5417
Unfamiliar to me. Music to to nod off to. Bit of cat's meow and wash tub grinding tones. I may not be hearing what others find so remarkable here. Obviously I don't have understand the musical significance but I estimate that the historical value is substantial.
@olvinyldude
A great, true classic ! Say, do you like The Blues ??? I just put up a rare 45 single by Julia Lee (Only copy known) she only did 78's way back when..started in 20's & 30's, you may have a 78
of her..She was great Blues singer.. Have a splendid Sunday, and thanx for sharing this classic ~! (Likes #4
@OldiesAl
Thanks, Larry was a true genius. I'll give that a listen.
@robertfletcher3421
I am feeling a bit guilty as Larry has gone right out of my mind but he was so important to my life growing up on the BBC with incidental, popular, and classical music. Larry was a one-off.