Memory
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(m. crenshaw)
House of greed/screen gems (ascap)

You gave me a reason, to laugh when I was down
And you are all I feel for, you're all I care for in this town
Where we would have to die to survive
I know we would feel more alive
If of this could be, a vague memory
A vague memory may never go away
But it won't bring you down day after day
For those who can't feel what a young heart can feel
This place holds something familiar and real
But for you and me, it's a vague memory
A vague memory may never go away
But it won't bring you down day after day
For those who can't feel what a young heart can feel
This place holds something familiar and real
But for you and me, it's a vague memory
Yes, for you and me, it's a vague memory




It's a vague memory
A vague memory

Overall Meaning

In Marshall Crenshaw's song Vague Memory, the lyrics express a sense of nostalgia and longing for a time that has passed. The singer seems to have found a reason to laugh amidst difficult times and has developed strong feelings for someone in their town. However, the town is harsh and unforgiving, and only survival seems to be an option in the long haul. The song suggests that the memories of safer times and the joys of youth may never go away, but they also cannot bring one down day after day. The singer's feelings for the person in the town and their sense of familiarity and realness only serve as vague memories that will always be in their minds.


The song is both melancholic and uplifting. It captures the bittersweetness of nostalgia and the harsh reality of growing up and moving on from the past. The lyrics suggest that the memories of the past can sustain a person emotionally, but it cannot sustain them materially. The song's theme of longing and nostalgia has resonated with many listeners over the years, as it speaks to the universal human experience of loss and change.


Line by Line Meaning

You gave me a reason, to laugh when I was down
You were there for me in my difficult times, and your presence gave me the strength to overcome my problems and regain my joy.


And you are all I feel for, you're all I care for in this town
You're the only person I have feelings for in this place, and you're the one who really matters to me.


Where we would have to die to survive
This town is so oppressive and devoid of opportunities that we would have to make a great sacrifice just to survive.


I know we would feel more alive
Despite the challenges we would face, we would feel more alive if we left this place and pursued our dreams.


If of this could be, a vague memory
If we could forget about this place and leave it behind as a distant memory.


A vague memory may never go away
Although we might try to forget, memories have a way of lingering and staying with us forever.


But it won't bring you down day after day
Even though the memory may be painful, it won't continue to have a negative impact on our lives every single day.


For those who can't feel what a young heart can feel
For those who are unable to experience the intense emotions of youth and the passion of young love.


This place holds something familiar and real
Despite its flaws, this town still has a sense of familiarity and authenticity that we can't find anywhere else.


But for you and me, it's a vague memory
We've moved on and left this town behind as a distant memory.


Yes, for you and me, it's a vague memory
We've both moved on and don't have any emotional attachment to this place anymore.


It's a vague memory
The memories of this town have become distant and indistinct, as we've moved on to new experiences and new places.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@jaybajan

I wanna live life fast, I don't know how to slow down
Wanna get high, I don't know how to come down
Help me now, I'm runnin' on empty
And I don't wanna be a memory
Am I the only one that's comin' unglued?
Emotions buildin' up, they start to run you
Bottles on the shelf I'm 'bout to run through
Doin' everything I wish that I can undo, ay
I'm by myself
And why won't no one help?
I know this can't be healthy
So I'm lookin' for a way out
I wanna live life fast, I don't know how to slow down
Wanna get high, I don't know how to come down
Help me now, I'm runnin' on empty
And I don't wanna be a memory
Live life fast, I don't know how to slow down
Wanna get high, I don't know how to come down
Help me now, I'm runnin' on empty
And I don't wanna be a memory
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh)
And I don't wanna be a memory
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh)
Tryna find the beauty in the let down, goin' through my texts now
Tryna find the things I never said to prove a point
I'ma roll my feelings in a joint
Pieces of the story that got left out, I checked out
Wish it was, I wish it was, I wish it was a phase
Nothing you can do and there's nothing you can say
Runnin' from the, runnin' from the, runnin' from the pain
I gotta get away
(I gotta get away, gotta get away, gotta get away)
I wanna live life fast, I don't know how to slow down
Wanna get high, I don't know how to come down
Help me now, I'm runnin' on empty
And I don't wanna be a memory
Live life fast, I don't know how to slow down
Wanna get high, I don't know how to come down
Help me now, I'm runnin' on empty
And I don't wanna be a memory
And I don't wanna be a memory
And I don't wanna be a memory
And I don't wanna be a memory
And I don't wanna be a memory
(I'm by myself, and why won't no one help?)
(I know this can't be healthy, so I'm lookin' for a way out)



All comments from YouTube:

@blackbeardiaries

10/10 would go to space again

@fcdc6365

So good song bro

@fcdc6365

Ilysm

@fcdc6365

Thank u for be my emotional support

@jessicacarter4983

Absolutely amazing!

@santywuscovi7597

Te amo

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@BLaZiNdAzN

I am over 1 year sober now and this song just had me in tears. I was completely trapped by the bottle and it took me to the brink of death to finally ask for help and admit that I had a problem. This song sums up my experience as a whole and has and will help me to stay humble and thankful for everything I have and everything I went through

Never be ashamed to ask for help or admit that you have an problem!!

@milesbullock8358

This song is amazing for depressed people including myself,even though I have a lot,but the only thing I want is friends with apparently is impossible but this song changes my feelings for life,even though this song doesn’t just give me friends,I’m glad I’m not alone in this time thanks for the inspiration song Kane!!

@melaniefortier9410

Great song ilove it ❤❤❤💯💯💯🙏🙏🙏💥💥💥🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

@meliniefortier1054

He's the best

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