Memories
Public Image Ltd. Lyrics


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You make me feel ashamed
At acting attitudes
Remember ridicule
It should be clear by now
Clear by now
Your words are useless
Full of excuses
False confidence
Someone has used you well
Used you well
I could be wrong
It could be hate
As far as I can see
Clinging desperatley
Imagining pretending
No personality
Dragging on and on and on and on
And on and on and on and on
I think you're slightly late
Slightly late
This person's had enough of usless memories
Always remember
Twisted amenities
Could be wrong
This person's had enough of usless memories
Always remember
Twisted amenities
Out of order
Out of order
It could be worse
You're losing all the time
I could be wrong
Could be worse
You're losing all the time
I let you stay to long
I could be wrong
Could be wrong
Whatever past
Could never last
All in your mind
Where it all began
You're doing wrong




It's not the movies
And you're old.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Memories by Public Image Ltd. describe a person who experiences shame and ridicule due to their attitudes and false confidence. The person is clinging desperately to something and imagining things, with no real personality. The song talks about how this person has had enough of useless memories and twisted amenities, suggesting that they need to move on from their past and stop dwelling on things that are no longer relevant.


The lyrics also touch upon issues of self-awareness and personal growth, as the singer suggests that this person is losing all the time and that they need to let go of the past in order to move forward. The line "it's not the movies" suggests that the person is living in a fantasy world and needs to take a more realistic approach to their life.


Overall, the song seems to be a warning about the dangers of holding on to useless memories and not being self-aware enough to recognize our own faults and flaws. It encourages listeners to embrace change and focus on the present moment in order to achieve personal growth and happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

You make me feel ashamed
Your behavior causes me to feel embarrassed


At acting attitudes
Putting on a fake persona


Remember ridicule
Recall the times when others mocked you


It should be clear by now
The truth is obvious


Your words are useless
What you say holds no value


Full of excuses
You constantly make up reasons for your actions


False confidence
You act confident, but it's an act


Someone has used you well
Another person has taken advantage of you


I could be wrong
It's possible that my opinions are incorrect


It could be hate
Your actions could be motivated by malice


As far as I can see
From my point of view


Clinging desperately
Holding on tightly, even if it's not serving you well


Imagining pretending
Living in a fantasy world


No personality
You lack a distinct character


Dragging on and on and on and on And on and on and on and on
Continuing for far too long


I think you're slightly late
You're not up-to-date


This person's had enough of useless memories Always remember Twisted amenities Could be wrong
The artist is tired of dwelling on negative memories, but acknowledges that they may not be impartial


Out of order
Not in the right sequence


It could be worse
You should be grateful that things aren't worse


You're losing all the time
You're consistently failing


I let you stay too long
I should have ended our relationship sooner


Whatever past Could never last
The past cannot persist forever


All in your mind
It's a figment of your imagination


Where it all began
The starting point of a particular situation


You're doing wrong
Your actions are misguided


It's not the movies And you're old.
Real life is not like the movies, and you're past your prime.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STUART BARRY SMITH, KELLY HANSEN, RAY RODRIGUEZ JR.

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Tankakern

You make me feel ashamed
At acting attitudes
Remember ridicule
It should be clear by now
Clear by now

Your words are useless
Full of excuses
False confidence
Someone has used you well (Oh, used you)
Used you well

I could be wrong
It could be hate
As far as I can see clinging desperately
Imagining pretending
No personality
Dragging on and on and on and on
And on and on and on and on
I think you're slightly late
Slightly late

This person's had enough of useless memories
Always remember

Twisted amenities
Could be wrong


This person's had enough of useless memories
Always remember me
Twisted amenities (Twisted amenities)

Out of order
Out of order

It could be worse
You're losing all the time
I let you stay too long
I could be wrong
Could be worse
It could be worse
You're losing all the time
I let you stay too long
I could be wrong
Could be wrong

Whatever pass could never last
All in your mind
Where it all began

You're doing wrong
It's not the movies
And you're old



OSTAP BENDERVAN

to any one out there
in 82 this sound totally different
what the fuck
now it so beautiful
27 yrs since i last put thiS on
holy fuck this a masterpiece
along with eno
hope kanye never hear this or flipper
think he invent it



All comments from YouTube:

David James Chamberlain

The production on this track is insane

Filton Kingswood

Damn Straight.

Cody Green's Mom's Broken Vibrator

Over three decades old, but still 50 years ahead of it's time.

GONTIER FRANCOIS

Yes

James Davis

it sucks

iamnotcoolandproud

Easily one of PiL's greatest songs, up there with Public Image, Religion and Warrior. Rise and Low Life are both fucking awesome as well.

danielscissorhands

Don't forget Home

speed kingLTHL1882

My favorite is Annalisa but it's all a matter of perspective

Maria Ramirez

"Careering" live on Top Of The Pops

Chedda Cheese

Holy fuck that singing is incredible. Johnny is at really demonstrating the incredible skill of punk singing. He is singing with such a passion in the punk style that it is comparable to an opera.

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