Memphis
Rod Argent & Colin Blunstone Lyrics
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Of everything I've ever known
That makes me want to be with you
Beneath the shimmering waves of moonlight
That dance and tremble at our feet
I want you in my arms and in my soul
No matter what the future holds
You know tonight they kiss in Memphis
And trace the writing on the wall
Tonight my soul has wings
Drifting in an ancient sky
Deep within the Valley of the Kings
Tonight there's not a a trace of Elvis
To claim the magic southern sky
And how I want to be with you
And I can feel the breath of angels
A spirit that I can't deny
That reaches out across three thousand years
Dissolves my heart in joy and tears
You know tonight they kiss in Memphis
And trace the writing on the wall
Tonight my soul has wings
Drifting in an ancient sky
Deep within the Valley of the Kings
In my heart there's a song that's been waiting
It's been held like a coil on a spring
Let it run, let it fly
Changing my life with its freedom ring
You know tonight they kiss in Memphis
And trace the writing on the wall
Tonight my soul has wings
Drifting in an ancient sky
Seeing with an eagle's eye
Lost within the Valley of the Kings
The lyrics to the song Memphis by Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone are all about the intense desire and longing for the person they love. The two singers describe wanting to be with their lover, no matter what the future holds. They want to hold this person in their arms and in their soul, and they describe the feeling of love as a spiritual force that cannot be denied. The song is filled with vivid imagery, such as the shimmering waves of moonlight and the deep Valley of the Kings.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, as it references the city of Memphis and the ancient writing on the walls. The singers seem to be saying that their love is just as powerful and timeless as those ancient inscriptions. They describe their love as a force that transcends time and space, reaching out across three thousand years. The song is a beautiful and poetic expression of the intensity of romantic love and the way it can make us feel connected to the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not the note so reminiscent
The familiar feeling of the music is not what draws me to you
Of everything I've ever known
It's not because you remind me of something from my past
That makes me want to be with you
I just know that I want to be with you
Beneath the shimmering waves of moonlight
In this romantic setting with the shining moonlight
That dance and tremble at our feet
Which adds to the magical atmosphere surrounding us
I want you in my arms and in my soul
I desire to hold you close and be intimately connected with you
No matter what the future holds
Regardless of the uncertainties that lie ahead
You know tonight they kiss in Memphis
There's a special romantic moment happening in Memphis tonight
And trace the writing on the wall
People are leaving their mark on this significant event
Tonight my soul has wings
I feel truly liberated and elated in my soul tonight
Drifting in an ancient sky
Seemingly floating and being swept away in an old mystical atmosphere
Deep within the Valley of the Kings
Falling deep into an ancient royal burial site
There's not a a trace of Elvis
The iconic figure Elvis Presley is not present or influencing this moment
To claim the magic southern sky
His spirit doesn't have a hold over this enchanting atmosphere
And how I want to be with you
I yearn to be close to you right now
And I can feel the breath of angels
I sense the presence of divine beings or a higher power
A spirit that I can't deny
It's a force I cannot ignore or deny
That reaches out across three thousand years
It's a timeless energy that spans across centuries
Dissolves my heart in joy and tears
It causes my emotions to overflow with both happiness and sadness
In my heart there's a song that's been waiting
I've been holding onto a deep desire or dream for a long time
It's been held like a coil on a spring
It's been coiled up inside me, ready to be released
Let it run, let it fly
I want to let it loose and let it take me where it may
Changing my life with its freedom ring
It has the power to bring me a sense of liberation and change my life for the better
Seeing with an eagle's eye
I'm able to see things clearly and with great focus
Lost within the Valley of the Kings
Being so deeply immersed in this mysterious place that I am completely captivated and unaware of my surroundings
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