Born on the 2nd February 1985 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Gardot took up piano and played as a youngster on the nightclub scene of Philadelphia, influenced by jazz, folk, rock, and pop musics. At the age of nineteen she was a fashion student at the Community College of Philadelphia. While cycling in Philadelphia in November 2003 she was hit by a car whose driver had ignored a red traffic light. In the accident she suffered serious head and spinal injuries, and her pelvis was broken in two places. Because of these severe injuries she was confined to her hospital bed for a year. Her musical beginning was prompted by a tending physician who was concerned with her cognitive impairment as a result of head injury sustained in the accident. He believed that music would help her brain injury improve, as it has been known to show remarkable results in improving people's cognitive ability after such trauma.
Following her doctor's suggestion, Gardot made recordings bedside, while still unable to walk, and eventually released the works as an EP: Some Lessons: The Bedroom Sessions (2005). Gardot's desire to be well, combined with a bit of luck, brought her to the attention of a local radio DJ at the AAA station WXPN (known for launching the careers of artists such as Amos Lee and Norah Jones). Her cognitive powers slowly but surely became pronounced, leading to the independent recording and release of her debut CD, Worrisome Heart, which was reissued in 2007 by Verve records.
Gardot is hypersensitive to light and noise, so wears dark glasses; she also uses a cane to walk. Onstage she requires a special seating unit, and wears a Transcutaneous Electro-Nerve Stimulator, a TENS device, to assist in alleviating her neuralgic muscle pain. Though touring is difficult, she has been performing in major cities on the East Coast of the U.S. to support her recordings. In 2009, working with producer Larry Klein and arranger Vince Mendoza - both known for their work with Joni Mitchell - Gardot followed up her Verve debut with My One and Only Thrill.
In 2012, she released the album The Absence.
Sweet Memory
Melody Gardot Lyrics
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Talking bout a sweet memory
It goes round and round in my head
Pretty soon I'll want the real thing instead
But for now I got this sweet memory
Sunny day Sunny day
Not a cloud crosses the skyNot a tear comes to my eye
On this sunny day
Sweet Memory
Talking bout a sweet memory
It goes round and round in my head
Pretty soon I'll want the real thing instead
But for now I got this sweet memory
Sweet Memory
Sweet Memory
Melody Gardot's "Sweet Memory" is a song about the power of memories to sustain and comfort us even when we're longing for something more tangible. The song opens with the repeated refrain of "talking 'bout a sweet memory" which emphasizes the singer's preoccupation with her past experiences. She reveals her internal conflict as she acknowledges that, while memories can be delightful, she eventually needs more than just memories. The phrase "pretty soon I'll want the real thing instead" indicates that her current contentment with her sweet memories is temporary, and she craves something more concrete.
The second stanza of the song offers a brief respite from the melancholy tone, as the singer describes a beautiful, sunny day. This idyllic scene seems to be a counterpoint to the cyclical nature of memory and the limitations of nostalgia. While the sweet memory occupies her mind, she can still find solace in the present moment. But then, as she shifts back into the refrain of "talking 'bout a sweet memory," she reminds us that even our present experiences are colored by our memories of the past.
Overall, "Sweet Memory" is a poignant portrayal of the power of memory to both sustain us and limit us. The sweet memory is a bittersweet gift that can bring temporary happiness, but eventually, we crave something more tangible to hold onto.
Line by Line Meaning
Talking bout a sweet memory
Reflecting on a fond memory that brings comfort and happiness
It goes round and round in my head
The memory is constantly present in their thoughts and feelings
Pretty soon I'll want the real thing instead
Although the memory is cherished, the person may want to experience the real thing again
But for now I got this sweet memory
The memory serves as a temporary substitute for the real experience
Sunny day Sunny day
Describing a perfectly beautiful and carefree day
Not a cloud crosses the sky
The sky is clear and without any obstructions
Not a tear comes to my eye
The person is happy and content
On this sunny day
Reiterating the pleasantness of the day
Sweet Memory
Continuing to refer to the cherished memory
Talking bout a sweet memory
Revisiting and discussing the memory once again
It goes round and round in my head
The memory remains deeply ingrained in their psyche
Pretty soon I'll want the real thing instead
The longing for the real experience will eventually become stronger
But for now I got this sweet memory
Emphasizing the temporary nature of the memory's role in their life
Sweet Memory
Repeating the title as a way to give significance to the memory
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MELODY GARDOT
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@haddynough8402
Sweet Memory
Talking bout a sweet memory
It goes round and round in my head
Pretty soon I'll want the real thing instead
But for now I got this sweet memory
Sunny day Sunny day
Not a cloud crosses the sky
Not a tear comes to my eye
On this sunny day
Sweet Memory
Talking bout a sweet memory
It goes round and round in my head
Pretty soon I'll want the real thing instead
But for now I got this sweet memory
Sweet Memory
Sweet Memory
@mizofan
Marvellous album. Love, joy and peace to all
@maryw3581
Back at ya! Wish you luck, love, & a fulfilled life!
@paulpowell5494
Love HER she does feel the music!!!!!!!!
@selescu1
superba melodie!
@yahyajojo
she is just sublime, i love her
@haddynough8402
Sweet Memory
Talking bout a sweet memory
It goes round and round in my head
Pretty soon I'll want the real thing instead
But for now I got this sweet memory
Sunny day Sunny day
Not a cloud crosses the sky
Not a tear comes to my eye
On this sunny day
Sweet Memory
Talking bout a sweet memory
It goes round and round in my head
Pretty soon I'll want the real thing instead
But for now I got this sweet memory
Sweet Memory
Sweet Memory
@jdespierta
Not a tear comes to my eye,..pretty soon I’ll want the real thing instead,but for now I got this sweet memory.... love her voice*
@GoBrilliantly
No distance. No delay. 233
@coreenchild
Sweet memory...
@iamblessedyeah
OMG, Melody, you're all i've been searching for! God bless you! more and more!