Memory
Monro Matt Lyrics
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Has the moon lost her memory?
She is smiling alone.
In the lamplight the withered leaves collect at my feet
And the wind begins to moan.
Memory. All alone in the moonlight
I can smile at the old days;
I remember the time I knew what happiness was.
Let the memory live again.
Every street lamp seems to beat
A fatalistic warning.
Someone mutters and a street lamp gutters
And soon it will be morning.
Daylight. I must wait for the sunrise,
I must think of a new life
And I mustn't give in.
When the dawn comes tonight will be a memory too
And a new day will begin.
Burnt out ends of smoky days,
The stale, cold smell of morning.
The street lamp dies, another night is over,
Another day is dawning.
Touch me. It's so easy to leave me
All alone with a memory
Of my days in the sun.
If you touch me I'll understand what happiness is.
Look, a new day has begun.
Monro Matt's "Memory" is a powerful ballad exploring the bittersweet emotions of reminiscing about the past while embracing the possibilities of a new beginning. The song takes place at midnight, with the singer standing alone on a deserted street, observing the withered leaves collecting at their feet as the wind moans. The moon is shining in the sky, but it does not offer any comfort to the singer, as they are lost in their memories. As she reflects on the past, she wonders if the moon has lost its memory too. While the world around them seems fatalistic, with murmurs and gutters from abandoned street lamps, she lights up in the darkness of her past.
The singer recollects their younger and happier days, reflecting on their youth and beauty long gone. However, despite this nostalgia, they're not ready to give up on life completely. When daylight arrives, they will have to face a new beginning, but they are optimistic and determined that they can still start afresh. The singer's tone turns poignant as they sing about "burnt-out ends on smoky days" and the "stale cold smell of morning" as they wait for the dawn to arrive. Yet, even in this melancholic moment, the singer reminds themselves of the hope that a new day brings.
Line by Line Meaning
Midnight. Not a sound from the pavement.
It's midnight, and there's no noise coming from the road.
Has the moon lost her memory?
Is the moon having a memory lapse?
She is smiling alone.
The moon is alone and happy.
In the lamplight the withered leaves collect at my feet
Under the street lamp, fallen leaves gather at my feet.
And the wind begins to moan.
The wind starts to howl.
Memory. All alone in the moonlight
I'm alone with my memories under the moonlight.
I can smile at the old days;
I can smile when I think about the past.
I was beatiful then.
I was younger and more beautiful back then.
I remember the time I knew what happiness was.
I recall a time when I was truly happy.
Let the memory live again.
I want to relive that moment again in my memories.
Every street lamp seems to beat
The street lamps flash like a warning sign.
A fatalistic warning.
It's a warning about the inevitability of fate.
Someone mutters and a street lamp gutters
Someone whispers while a street light flickers.
And soon it will be morning.
Soon it will be morning.
Daylight. I must wait for the sunrise,
I have to wait for the sun to rise and start a new day.
I must think of a new life
I have to think about moving on and creating a new life.
And I mustn't give in.
And I must not give up or surrender.
When the dawn comes tonight will be a memory too
When the sun rises, tonight will be just a memory.
And a new day will begin.
A new day will start.
Burnt out ends of smoky days,
The ashes of burnt-out days.
The stale, cold smell of morning.
The morning smell that makes me feel empty and cold.
The street lamp dies, another night is over,
The street light goes out and another night ends.
Another day is dawning.
A new day is beginning.
Touch me. It's so easy to leave me
Touch me, but it's easy for you to leave me.
All alone with a memory
All alone with my memories.
Of my days in the sun.
Of the good old days.
If you touch me I'll understand what happiness is.
If you touch me, you'll make me feel happy again.
Look, a new day has begun.
Look, a new day is starting.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Trevor Nunn, T.S. Eliot, Zdenek Hruby
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
elvidinck
I like Matt Monro...he has a very smooth voice...elegant and strong...this was great...loved it...10 stars!
wineandroses20
Great song from the greatest singer Matt Monro. Most beautiful voice and version. Thanks for posting. . . .
Joan Cuthill
I just love this song dear Osama and this is a wonderful version, with a video to add to your perfect upload. Blessings, stars and warm hugs..Jan and Susan ♥
carmenclinvep
Great video! I always love this song! all the stars for you Osama! Thanks for sharing Carlinhos Hugs from Brazil Carmen Cecilia
MiMundoCreativo
Beautiful version and song! Excellent video! 5***** Thank you Osama! Hugs.
Ana Jil
Very beautiful... I love everything here - beautiful song, wonderful video and adorable voice of Matt Monro... Maybe male part of the audience prefer version of Barbra Streisand :-), but I prefer this one... sang by Matt Monro ***** Thanks Osama for posting this video!
Marilene Martins
Love this song!! Thank you, dear friend Osama for posting, of song marvellous!!Kisses in your heart!!
ancaburg
Osama, you can take with you this song and the video and put them on the next channel :))) and you'll have the same success. It's a song that will always bring back memories and a very touching and delightful video that will enchant us. Really great!!!
Marilene Martins
......Marvellous song!! Excellent video!! Fantastic song and images Thank you My dear friend Osama for posting and sharing!!!......Kisses
rebel750v4
Beau travail Ossama ***** ,merci Anca pour ce partage ....