They Can't Take That Away From Me
Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole Lyrics
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Though by tomorrow you're gone;
The song is ended, but as the songwriter wrote,
The melody lingers on.
They may take you from me, I'll miss your fond caress.
But though they take you from me, I'll still possess.
The way you wear your hat
The memory of all that
No, no, they can't take that away from me
The way your smile just beams
The way you sing off key
The way you haunt my dreams
No, no, they can't take that away from me
We may never, never meet again
On the bumpy road to love
Still, I'll always, always keep the memory of
The way you hold your knife
The way we danced till three
The way you changed my life
No, no, they can't take that away from me
No, they can't take that away from me
We may never, never meet again
On the bumpy road to love
Still, I'll always, always keep the memory of
The way you hold your knife
The way we danced till three
The way you changed my life
No, no, they can't take that away from me
No, they can't take that away from me
Can't take that away
Can't take that away from me
In "They Can't Take That Away From Me," Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole sing about a love that won't be forgotten even though the person they love is leaving. The first verse talks about the idea of the melody lingering on, a nod to the power of music to help us retain memories. The second verse lists specific things about the person they love that they will hold onto, like "the way you wear your hat" or "the way you sip your tea." They also add that they'll keep the memory of the way that person changed their life.
The chorus reinforces the idea that no matter what happens, no one can take these memories away. The final verse acknowledges that the couple may never meet again, but they will always have these memories to cling to. Overall, the song conveys a sense of nostalgia and the bittersweet feeling of losing someone you love, but still being able to cherish the memories you shared.
Line by Line Meaning
Our romance won't end on a sorrowful note,
Though by tomorrow you're gone;
Although our love may end abruptly, it will remain beautiful and unforgettable
The song is ended, but as the songwriter wrote,
The melody lingers on.
Even though this moment may be coming to a close, our love will never truly end
They may take you from me, I'll miss your fond caress.
But though they take you from me, I'll still possess.
Even if we are separated, I will still cherish the memories and love we shared
The way you wear your hat
The way your sip your tea
The memory of all that
No, no, they can't take that away from me
No matter what happens, the little things that make you unique and special will always be a cherished memory
The way your smile just beams
The way you sing off key
The way you haunt my dreams
No, no, they can't take that away from me
Even if we are apart, your infectious smile, off-key singing, and presence in my dreams will remain with me
We may never, never meet again
On the bumpy road to love
Still, I'll always, always keep the memory of
Even if we never cross paths again, the memory of our love will remain
The way you hold your knife
The way we danced till three
The way you changed my life
No, no, they can't take that away from me
The way you held your knife, our late night dances, and the positive impact you made on my life are all things that can never be taken away from me
No, they can't take that away from me
Can't take that away
Can't take that away from me
No matter what happens, the memories and love we shared will always be a part of me
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ira Gershwin, George Gershwin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Luis A. Martínez G.
22 años hacen que "La Voz" se hizo eterna
Jerome Rymer
Frank Sinatra and Natalie Cole they both sing that song very good
Dai Alves
The way you wear your hat The way you sip your tea The memory of all that No, no they can't take that away from me The way you smile just beams The way you sing off key The way you haunt my dreams
The way you sip your tea
No, no they can't take that away from me
We may never, never meet again on
The bumpy road to love
Though I'll always, always keep
The memory of...
The way you hold your knife
The way we danced 'till three
The way you changed my life
No, they can't take that away from me,
No, they can't take that away from me
triplejazz musicisall
The classic of all classics! What would the world have lost if it wasn't for the Gershwin brothers.
Guillermo Serpa
Awsome!!
Tresean Cann
Did you know that Frank Sinatra was friends with Natalie Cole's father, Nat King Cole ?
triplejazz musicisall
Yes. I might be alone here but I have always loved the duet version of Frank and Natalie singing this classic. It swings and their voices compliment each other.
The best song on those duets albums IMO.
Guillermo Serpa
You’ll be the first for ever!!
Dai Alves
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