Back to Life
Mel Tillis & Sherry Bryce Lyrics
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And our youth is just a mem'ry to revive
(We'll spend many happy hours thumbing through the past desires
And we'll bring each tender mem'ry back to life)
But every day we live we add a mem'ry and we store it in the corner of our minds
And when life's fire is just a dying ember
We'll bring each tender mem'ry back to life
Our hands will search the darkness to entwine
(Then we'll spend our last few hours looking through our treasured mammons
And we'll bring each tender mem'ry back to life)
For every day we live,
We'll bring each tender mem'ry back to life
The song Back To Life by Mel Tillis and Sherry Bryce talks about the passage of time and how we, as humans, tend to hold onto memories to relive the moments of our lives. The first part of the lyrics speaks about how as we get older, we tend to reminisce and look back at our life with fondness. Time marches on, and we can't stop it, but we can keep the memories alive. The lyrics paint a beautiful picture of two people going through old memories and bringing each one back to life. It's clear that the memories mean a lot to them and that they value them very highly. It's a touching sentiment about how memories can be an anchor in the tides of time.
The second part of the lyrics takes on a more somber tone. The singers speak about knowing that their time is limited and that they're living on borrowed time. In these moments, they go through memories that they hold dear, and they bring them back to life in their minds. It's a bittersweet moment because they know that their time is running out, but they hold onto the memories that they cherish. The lyrics end with the repeated sentiment that they'll bring each tender memory back to life. It's a beautiful reminder that memories are powerful things that we can hold onto even as time slips away from us.
Line by Line Meaning
When the years show in our faces from the thoughtless hand of time
As we age, the physical signs of the passage of time become evident on our faces.
And our youth is just a mem'ry to revive
We reminisce about our youthful days, which now only exist in our memories.
We'll spend many happy hours thumbing through the past desires
We will take great pleasure in reminiscing over past desires and experiences.
And we'll bring each tender mem'ry back to life
Our memories are so precious that we will do everything we can to keep them alive and vivid.
But every day we live we add a mem'ry and we store it in the corner of our minds
With each passing day, we create new memories, which we cherish and preserve in our minds.
And when life's fire is just a dying ember
As we near the end of our lives, our energy and vitality begin to diminish, like a dying fire.
We'll bring each tender mem'ry back to life
Despite our physical decline, we will do everything we can to keep our cherished memories alive and vibrant.
When we know our days are numbered that we live on borrowed time
When we are faced with the reality that our time on earth is limited, we become more aware of our mortality.
Our hands will search the darkness to entwine
We will cling to each other in the face of death, seeking comfort and solace in our human connections.
Then we'll spend our last few hours looking through our treasured mammons
In our final moments, we will reflect on the things that have meant the most to us in life.
And we'll bring each tender mem'ry back to life
Even in death, our memories will continue to live on, as we keep them alive and vibrant in our hearts and minds.
For every day we live,
Every day of our lives holds the potential for creating new experiences and memories.
We'll bring each tender mem'ry back to life
And with each passing day, we have the power to keep our cherished memories alive and vibrant, ensuring that they will never truly die.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Beresford Romeo, Simon Law, Nellie Hooper, Caron Wheeler
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ruth Boykin
Awesome! Thank you!