My Old Flame
Ross Annie Lyrics
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I can't even think of his name
But it's funny now and then
How my thoughts go flashing back again
To my old flame
My old flame
My new lovers all seem so tame
For I haven't met a gent
So innocent or elegant
As my old flame
I've met so many men
With fascinating ways
A fascinating gaze in their eyes
Some who sent me up to the skies
But their attempts at love
Were only imitations of
My old flame
I can't even think of his name
But I'll never be the same
Until I discover what became
Of my old flame
I've met so many men
With fascinating ways
A fascinating gaze in their eyes
Some who sent me up to the skies
But their attempts at love
Were only imitations of
My old flame
I can't even think of his name
But I'll never be the same
Until I discover what became
Of my old flame
Ross Annie's song "My Old Flame" is a contemplation on the lingering memories of a past lover. The singer of the song admits to not even being able to recall their ex's name, yet still finds themselves occasionally reminiscing about their time together. The nostalgia is contrasted with the singer's present life, where their "new lovers all seem so tame," lacking the passion and spark of their old flame. Throughout the song, the singer compares their ex to all the other men they have met, none of whom can live up to the excitement and allure of the past relationship.
This song's melancholic tone highlights the idea that sometimes we can become so attached to an old and treasured memory that it prevents us from fully appreciating what’s in front of us. The singer's fixation on their old flame is preventing them from enjoying the companionship of their current lovers. However, the song also seems to convey a sense of hope, ending with the singer expressing their desire to discover what became of their old flame, suggesting that there is a chance for closure and moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
My old flame
Reminiscing about a past lover
I can't even think of his name
Unable to recall the name of the past lover
But it's funny now and then
Finding humor in the fleeting memories of the past lover
How my thoughts go flashing back again
Continuously revisiting thoughts of the past lover
To my old flame
Referring to the past lover again
My new lovers all seem so tame
Current lovers seem dull in comparison to the past lover
For I haven't met a gent
So innocent or elegant
As my old flame
Comparing the sophistication and purity of the past lover to current suitors
I've met so many men
With fascinating ways
A fascinating gaze in their eyes
Some who sent me up to the skies
But their attempts at love
Were only imitations of
My old flame
Encountering numerous interesting individuals but none that compare to the past lover
But I'll never be the same
Until I discover what became
Of my old flame
The desire to know the fate of the past lover and to find closure
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Written by: SAM COSLOW, ARTHUR JOHNSTON
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