Come And Get These Memories
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Lyrics

Lover you've gone from me and left behind So many memories
The singer's lover has left and she is left with an abundance of memories.

Here's your old friendship ring I can't wear it no more
The singer cannot continue to wear her ex-lover's ring now that they have split.

Here's your old love letters I can't read 'em anymore
The singer cannot bear to read the love letters from her ex-lover.

Here's that old Teddy Bear (come and get 'em) That you won for me at the State Fair
The artist is willing to give the gifts her ex-lover had given her back to him.

Here's some old Valentine cards (come and get 'em) Give them to your new sweetheart
The artist is willing to give the Valentine's Day cards her ex-lover had given her to his new partner.

Here's your old favourite record I can't stand to hear it no more (no more)
The singer cannot listen to her ex-lover's favorite music anymore.

Here's some old lingering love (come and get 'em) It's in my heart and it's tearing it apart Because of these memories
The singer still has feelings of love for her ex-lover which are causing her pain.

I never thought of anybody but you So come on and get 'em 'Cause I found me somebody new And I love him
The artist has moved on and found new love, and is urging her ex-lover to come and get his things because she is no longer attached.

So come on and get these memories (come and get 'em, since you've gone out of my life) Come and get these memories, boy (come and get 'em, since you've gone out of my life)
The artist is urging her ex-lover to come and get his things since he is no longer in her life.

Give them to your new love... Give them to your new love...
The artist is willing to give her ex-lover's things to his new partner.