Memories of You
London Exchange Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
With you the only one to blame
And I was so surprised to find
The hills they come alive at night
They fill the sky with man-made light
To soften all the children′s fright
My mind drifts back to a place in time
When you were all that's on my mind
No one can take away from me
My memories of you
I wish that they′d come true
My memories of you
Fall into the soundest sleep
I dream to you, my love, to keep
I wish you here when I awake
There's one thing left no man can take
From what remains of what we make
When so much seems to be at stake
These silent words my saving grace
As train moves on at feverish pace
No one can take away from me
My memories of you
I wish that they'd come true
My memories of you
No one can take away from me
My memories of you
I wish that they′d come true
My memories of you
Through my window
In the distance, I can see your face
You know it makes me want you
It makes me want you more
Want you
More
We leave the stations passer-bys
Hidden from their private lives
As we move on, our mission saved
Along those tracks, the workmen laid
I wonder if I should have stayed
For that answer, the lord I prayed
And for some time, I′ll wonder why?
As we move on towards
Western skies, western skies
Western skies cannot replace
My memories of you
No one can take away from me
My memories of you
I wish that they'd come true
My memories of you
No one can take away from me
My memories of you
I wish that they′d come true
My memories of you
Orient Express
Will be leaving for Vienna and Paris in 45 minutes
No one can take away from me
My memories of you
I wish that they'd come true
My memories of you
No one can take away from me
My memories of you
I wish that they′d come true
My memories of you
The lyrics of "Memories of You" by London Exchange explore themes of loss and the role of memory in preserving the past. The song opens with the singer taking a late-night train, with their unnamed lover as the only person to blame for their solitude. They marveled at how the hills 'come alive' at night, with man-made light filling the sky which softens the children's view of any fright. The detailed imagery hints at a sense of nostalgia as the singer drifts back to a place in time when their lover was all that's on their mind.
The chorus "No one can take away from me, my memories of you, I wish that they'd come true, my memories of you," emphasizes the importance of memory in keeping alive the experiences and people of the past. In the second verse, the singer falls into a deep sleep and dreams of their lover, wishing they were by their side when they awoke. They often wonder about the choices they've made but found solace in being comforted by the memories they cherish.
The lyrics continue to emphasize how memories can't be lost, "No one can take away from me, my memories of you," a sentiment that is repeated several times throughout the song. The last lines of the song reference the Orient Express leaving for Vienna and Paris, suggesting a sense of longing and questioning if they should have stayed instead of boarding the train - this serves as a final reflection on the past they have to leave behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Took a lonely midnight train
I embarked on a train journey alone
With you the only one to blame
I hold you responsible for my solitude
And I was so surprised to find
I encountered something unexpected
The hills they come alive at night
The mountains exhibit a lively atmosphere after dusk
They fill the sky with man-made light
Artificial illumination brightens the night sky
To soften all the children's fright
The light is meant to alleviate the fear of youngsters
My mind drifts back to a place in time
I reminisce about a past event
When you were all that's on my mind
You were the only thing occupying my thoughts
No one can take away from me
No individual can deprive me of
My memories of you
My remembrances of our time together
I wish that they'd come true
I desire that those memories would become reality
Fall into the soundest sleep
I drift into a deep slumber
I dream to you, my love, to keep
You are present in my dreams as a means of retaining your affection
I wish you here when I awake
I desire your physical presence upon awakening
There's one thing left no man can take
There is something that cannot be seized by anyone
From what remains of what we make
From what we created that still exists
When so much seems to be at stake
During a time where much appears to be in jeopardy
These silent words my saving grace
My solace comes from unspoken thoughts
As train moves on at feverish pace
The train speeds uncontrollably
Through my window
Looking through the train window
In the distance, I can see your face
I observe your visage in the far-off horizon
You know it makes me want you
Seeing you ignites my desire for you
It makes me want you more
This causes me to long for you increasingly
We leave the stations passer-bys
We depart from those walking by the platform
Hidden from their private lives
Out of sight of their personal affairs
As we move on, our mission saved
As our journey progresses, our objectives are preserved
Along those tracks, the workmen laid
The path we follow was created by laborers
I wonder if I should have stayed
I contemplate if I made a mistake by leaving
For that answer, the lord I prayed
I seek divine intervention for a response
And for some time, I'll wonder why?
The reason for my actions will perplex me for a while
As we move on towards western skies
Our current direction is towards the west
Western skies cannot replace
The western sky cannot substitute
My memories of you
My memories of you
Orient Express
The luxurious train service
Will be leaving for Vienna and Paris in 45 minutes
The train is departing for Vienna and Paris soon
Writer(s): Christopher A.phipps, Peter Marrero
Contributed by Brooklyn J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@janainalacerdajanainalacer5869
Esse som é muito top, não canso de ouvir!! Música boa não tem prazo de validade!!
@sapodorocklio923
A melhor época da minha vida. Vida longa ao Melody e ao freestyle. Inesquecível.
@replayanalitico
Simplesmente FODA! Quanta saudade da minha infanto-adolescência!!! Como era "bom" sair escondido de casa pra ir aos bailes!! É como diz a letra, London Exchange-Memories.. :"ninguém pode me tirar as memórias.." SonZZaço foda demais, há 10 anos sempre volto aqui de tempo em tempo pra assistir esse clipe.
@pcbotafoguense
Essa letra é simplesmente sensacional. Minha imaginação indo além do infinito!
@DJ-BAC
Letra forte
@wagnersmith4980
Simplesmente sensacional essa música show de bola 👏
@DJ-BAC
Valeu pelo feedback! Obrigado!
Depois compartilha com os amigos!
Abraços!😀👍👍👍😀😀😀
@PowerStarRadioFm1017
Dia 2 de agosto , segunda feira a partir das 8 da noite , na Radio Powerstar, no programa Batidao, transmissao ao vivo pelo youtube, facebook, e pelos aplicativos da Radio Powerstar , DJ Marcelinho vai esta mostrando um Video Inedito do Chris do London Exchange e varios outros artistas do Freestyle
@gegesilva8413
Simplesmente adoro esse som, um de meus favoritos! Recife-PE.
@marinetealves9711
A quanto tempo eu ouvir essa música.tempo bom que não volta mas