In My Life
Rockabye Baby! Lyrics


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There are places I'll remember
All my life, though some have changed
Some forever, not for better
Some have gone and some remain
All these places had their moments
With lovers and friends, I still can recall
Some are dead and some are living
In my life, I've loved them all

But of all these friends and lovers
There is no one compares with you
And these memories lose their meaning
When I think of love as something new
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life, I'll love you more

Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before




I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life, I'll love you more

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rockabye Baby!'s song In My Life are reflective of the passage of time and how the memories we develop throughout our lives, both good and bad, shape who we are as individuals. The song speaks to the importance of the people and places we encounter in our lifetimes, and how they leave a lasting impact on us.


The first stanza acknowledges that there are some places that we will always remember, even though they may have changed over time. Some of these places we may have loved at one point, but they have since become a source of sadness or loss. However, despite any changes, we still hold onto the memories of these places and the people we shared them with.


The second stanza is a tribute to a special individual who stands out among all the other people we've met throughout our lives. This person is irreplaceable and has a unique place in our hearts. The memories we have of them are so meaningful that they transcend time and make our other memories pale in comparison. The song acknowledges that while we will always remember the people and things that came before, this person holds a special place in our hearts that no one else can ever fill.


Overall, In My Life is a poignant and beautifully written song that captures the complex emotions that come with the passage of time and the memories that shape us.


Line by Line Meaning

There are places I'll remember
There are some places from my past that are memorable and easy to recall


All my life, though some have changed
These places have been a part of my life, even though some of them have since transformed or evolved over time


Some forever, not for better
Some places may always remain the same, but that's not necessarily a good thing


Some have gone and some remain
Some of these places may no longer exist, but others continue to endure and exist somehow


All these places had their moments
Each of these places had a time in my life where they were significant or meaningful


With lovers and friends, I still can recall
These places were often associated with people I cared about, and I can still remember those people and moments


Some are dead and some are living
Some of these people are no longer alive, while others still are


In my life, I've loved them all
Regardless of whether these people are dead or alive or the state of those places, I have had affection for all of them


But of all these friends and lovers
Even though I have had affection for all of these people, there is one who stands out above the rest


There is no one compares with you
You are the one who is truly special to me, and there is no one who can compare to you


And these memories lose their meaning
Even though I treasure the memories of these other people, those memories pale in comparison to the memories I have with you


When I think of love as something new
When I think about the feeling of love being new, it reminds me that my love for you is still as strong and fresh as ever


Though I know I'll never lose affection
Even though my love may change over time, I will never lose fondness or care for those who came before you


In my life, I'll love you more
Despite this, my love for you will continue to grow greater and stronger throughout my life


I know I'll often stop and think about them
Even though my love for you is so strong, I will still think about my memories of these other people from time to time


In my life, I'll love you more
Nonetheless, my love for you will still remain the most important and significant love of my life




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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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