Some of his musical associates have included Ray Brown, Ben Webster, Milt Jackson, Herb Ellis, Barney Kessel, Ed Thigpen, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, Louis Armstrong, Stéphane Grappelli, Ella Fitzgerald, Clark Terry, Joe Pass, Count Basie, and Stan Getz
They Can't Take That Away from Me
Oscar Peterson Trio Lyrics
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The way you sip your tea
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
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 that 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 change my life
No, no they can't take that away from me
No, they can't take that away from me
The Oscar Peterson Trio's "They Can't Take That Away from Me" is a beautiful song about cherishing memories and holding onto them even when circumstances change. The first verse of the song sets the tone for the theme. The lines "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" is a way for the singer to indicate the little things that they remember about their loved one. These things are so unique to the person that nobody can take the memories away.
The second verse dives deeper into more intangible aspects of the loved one. The lines "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" express that even things like their imperfections and quirks are something that the singer treasures as they couldn't experience them with anybody else. The chorus also emphasizes the unshakable nature of those memories, even if the singer never sees their loved one again: "We may never, never meet again, On the bumpy road to love, Still I'll always, always keep the memory of." The final lines of the song reiterate that no matter the circumstances, those cherished memories will always be with the singer.
Overall, this song explores the theme of connection and memories. It is a beautiful tribute to the unique qualities of a loved one and the impact that they have on the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
The way you wear your hat
I love the way you wear your hat and I'll always remember it.
The way you sip your tea
The way you elegantly sip your tea is a beautiful memory that can never be taken away from me.
The memory of all that
I cherish the memory of everything we had together and it cannot be erased.
No, no they can't take that away from me
Nothing and nobody can strip me of what I hold dear about you.
The way your smile just beams
Your radiant smile always brings me joy and it's a memory that's forever etched in my mind.
The way you sing off key
Even the way you sing off key is endearing to me and I'll always treasure it.
The way you haunt my dreams
You leave such an impression on me that I can't help but think about you even in my dreams.
We may never, never meet again
Although we may not cross paths again in this lifetime,
On the bumpy road to love
our journey towards love may have its ups and downs,
Still I'll always, always keep the memory of
but I'll always hold dear and treasure the memories of
The way you hold your knife
Your unique way of holding a knife is a small detail that makes you special to me and it's a memory that cannot be taken away.
The way we danced till three
The memory of us dancing until the early hours of the morning is a special moment that is forever mine to hold.
The way you changed my life
The impact you had on my life is profound and something that can never be erased or taken away from me.
No, they can't take that away from me
I am certain that these precious memories of you will never be erased or taken away from me.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Ira Gershwin, George Gershwin
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Craig Ford
Any upload of Oscar Peterson and Company is a GRAND TREAT for the EARS !
Zoraida García
Thanks for the video. I like this version of such a popular song. I have watched the group on PBS's "Classic Arts Showcase" in Puerto Rico. Best wishes! June23/2020.