MEMORY
Lawrence Stephanie Lyrics

Daylight, see the dew on the sunflower
Observing the natural world in the morning light and noticing the fragile beauty of flowers.

And a rose that is fading
Noticing that even the most beautiful things eventually wither away.

Roses whither away like the sunflower
Making the observation that all living things eventually fade away and die.

I yearn to turn my face to the dawn
Expressing a desire to face and embrace change and new beginnings.

I am waiting for the day
Anticipating the arrival of a new day that brings fresh opportunities and experiences.

Midnight, not a sound from the pavement
Describing the stillness and quietness of the night time.

Has the moon lost her memory?
Reflecting on the possibility of the moon forgetting its role as a source of light and inspiration.

She is smiling alone in the lamplight
Seeing the moon as a solitary yet beautiful figure shining in the dark.

The withered leaves collect at my feet
Noting the decay and deterioration of nature that occurs over time.

And the wind begins to moan
Hearing the sound of the wind as it moves through the night and expresses its own emotions.

Memory, all alone in the moonlight
Remembering previous experiences and emotions while surrounded by a quiet and contemplative atmosphere.

I can smile at the old days, I was beautiful then
Revisiting a time in the past when life felt vibrant and full of possibility.

I remember the time I knew what happiness was
Recalling a specific moment in the past when happiness felt attainable and real.

Let the memory live again
Inviting memories of happiness and joy to be brought forward and relived.

Every street lamp
Notice a pattern in the environment, specifically the street lamps.

Seems to beat a fatalistic warning
Interpreting the flickering of the street lamps as a sign of a warning from the universe.

Someone mutters and the street lamp gutters
Hearing the sound of someone's voice in the night and equating it with the flickering of the street lamps.

And soon it will be morning
Looking forward to the arrival of a new day and the opportunities it will bring.

Daylight, I must wait for the sunrise
Acknowledging that patience is required while waiting for the new day to begin.

I must think of a new life
Contemplating the changes that must be made in order for life to improve and become more fulfilling.

And I mustn't give in when the dawn comes
Remaining strong and committed to positive change despite the challenges that may arise.

Tonight will be a memory too
Knowing that the present moment will soon become a memory as time moves on.

And a new day will begin
Embracing the hope and opportunity that comes with the arrival of a new day.

Burnt out ends of smoky days
Reflecting on past experiences that were intense and perhaps even harmful in some way.

The stale cold smell of morning
Noticing the smells and sensations of the new day, including those that may not be pleasant.

The street lamp dies, another night is over
Recognizing that time and life are continually moving forward, one moment at a time.

Another day is dawning
Maintaining an optimistic outlook and welcoming the arrival of a new day.

Touch me, it's so easy to leave me
Expressing a fear of abandonment and a longing for connection with others.

All alone with the memory
Feeling isolated and alone while surrounded by memories of the past.

Of my days in the sun if you touch me
Recalling past experiences of joy and happiness and using them as a way of connecting with others.

You'll understand what happiness is
Believing that happiness can be found through human connection and understanding.

Look
Drawing attention to the present moment and encouraging awareness of the current situation.

A new day has begun
Celebrating the arrival of a new day and all the possibilities it brings.