Unforgettable
Rawls Lou Lyrics
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That's what you are
Unforgettable
Tho' near or far
Like a song of love that clings to me
How the thought of you does things to me
Never before has someone been more
Unforgettable in every way
That's why darling it's incredible
That someone so unforgettable
Thinks that I am unforgettable too
The song "Unforgettable" by Lou Rawls is a romantic ballad that describes the intensity of love and the longing for someone who is unforgettable, no matter whether they are close or far away. The term "unforgettable" is used repeatedly, reinforcing the idea that this love is not easily forgotten or replaced. Rawls compares the feeling of being in love to a song that "clings" to him, suggesting that the memory of this person is always present and influences his emotions.
The lyrics indicate that the memories of this love invoke strong feelings in the singer. The line "How the thought of you does things to me" exemplifies this, showing how the memory of the person affects the singer's emotions just by thinking about them. The song ends on a poignant note, with Rawls singing "That someone so unforgettable thinks that I am unforgettable too." This reflects the mutual love between two people who see the same qualities in each other that make them unforgettable.
Line by Line Meaning
Unforgettable
You are truly unforgettable
That's what you are
You are unforgettable in every sense
Unforgettable
Yes, you are truly unforgettable
Tho' near or far
Whether we are together or apart
Like a song of love that clings to me
My heart holds on to you like a beautiful love song
How the thought of you does things to me
You inspire so many wonderful emotions within me just by thinking of you
Never before has someone been more
I have never met anyone as amazing as you
Unforgettable in every way
You are unforgettable in all aspects
And forever more, that's how you'll stay
You will forever be unforgettable
That's why darling it's incredible
It is beyond belief that someone as remarkable as you could think highly of me
That someone so unforgettable
You, who are so unforgettable
Thinks that I am unforgettable too
To think that you consider me unforgettable as well is simply incredible
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Irving Gordon
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