Txetxe for memory
P.G.2 Lyrics
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Of sentimental verse,
Nothing in my purse,
And chuckles
When the preacher said
For better or for worse,
How lovely it was.
Of Schubert's Serenade,
Little things of jade
And traffic jams
And anagrams
And bills we never paid,
How lovely it was.
We who could laugh over big things
Were parted by only a slight thing.
I wonder if we did the right thing,
Oh, well, that's life, I guess,
I love your dress.
Thanks for the memory
Of faults that you forgave,
Of rainbows on a wave,
And stockings in the basin
When a fellow needs a shave,
Thank you so much.
Thanks for the memory
Of tinkling temple bells,
Alma mater yells
And Cuban rum
And towels from
The very best hotels,
Oh how lovely it was.
Thanks for the memory
Of cushions on the floor,
Hash with Dinty Moore,
That pair of gay pajamas
That you bought
And never wore.
We said goodbye with a highball,
Then I got as high as a steeple,
But we were intelligent people,
No tears, no fuss,
Hooray for us.
Strictly entire nous,
Darling, how are you?
And how are all
Those little dreams
That never did come true?
Awfully glad I met you,
Cheerio and toodle-oo
Thank you,
Thank you so much.
The lyrics to P.G.2's song "Txetxe for memory" are a nostalgic reminiscence of a past relationship. The song uses vivid imagery and different memories to convey the depth of the emotions and the bittersweet feelings that come with reminiscing on a past love.
The first stanza thanks the former partner for the memory of sentimental times, even though there was little money. The memory of laughter during the wedding vows, through the good times and the bad, was lovely. The second stanza speaks of memories of smaller moments, such as Schubert's Serenade and things that were not entirely significant, such as traffic jams and unpaid bills. Yet, these moments were lovely just the same.
The third stanza talks about how the relationship ended over trivial things despite being happy over the significant events. The chorus follows every stanza, and while the memories in each are different, there is a sense of a shared past, captured in simple yet meaningful images.
Overall, the song's interpretation suggests that while the relationship did not work out, there is a sense of gratitude and appreciation for the memories shared between the couple.
Line by Line Meaning
Thanks for the memory
Grateful for the reminiscence
Of sentimental verse,
Poetry filled with emotions
Nothing in my purse,
Financially broke
And chuckles
Moments of laughter
When the preacher said
During wedding vows
For better or for worse,
Promise to stay together through good or bad
How lovely it was.
The happy memory of it all
Of Schubert's Serenade,
Sweet melodies of Schubert
Little things of jade
Small trinkets made of jade
And traffic jams
Getting stuck in traffic
And anagrams
Fun word puzzles
And bills we never paid,
Neglected payments
How lovely it was.
The fond memory of it all
We who could laugh over big things
Sharing laughter over significant matters
Were parted by only a slight thing.
Separated by a minor issue
I wonder if we did the right thing,
Uncertainty of making the correct choice
Oh, well, that's life, I guess,
Accepting the inevitabilities in life
I love your dress.
Appreciation for the garment
Of faults that you forgave,
Mistakes that were overlooked
Of rainbows on a wave,
Spectrum of colors on the surface of the water
And stockings in the basin
Hosiery being washed
When a fellow needs a shave,
Hairy dilemma
Thank you so much.
Appreciation for the memory
Of tinkling temple bells,
Melodic ringing of temple bells
Alma mater yells
Cheers and chants from alma mater
And Cuban rum
Alcoholic beverage from Cuba
And towels from
Towels provided by
The very best hotels,
Luxurious accommodations
Oh how lovely it was.
The pleasant memory of it all
Of cushions on the floor,
Comfortable throw pillows on the ground
Hash with Dinty Moore,
Meal made with Dinty Moore Hash
That pair of gay pajamas
Bright and festive set of sleepwear
That you bought
Garment you purchased
And never wore.
Unused clothing item
We said goodbye with a highball,
Parted ways over drinks
Then I got as high as a steeple,
Intoxicated immensely
But we were intelligent people,
Both parties were intelligent
No tears, no fuss,
Departed without drama or emotions
Hooray for us.
Celebrating the sensible separation
Strictly entire nous,
Completely rational
Darling, how are you?
Affectionately asking for wellbeing
And how are all
Inquiring about all
Those little dreams
Small aspirations
That never did come true?
Unfulfilled desires
Awfully glad I met you,
Thankful for meeting
Cheerio and toodle-oo
Goodbye
Thank you,
Grateful for everything
Thank you so much.
Appreciative of the memories
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Leo Robin, Ralph Rainger
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