MEMORY
S. E. 2009 (Disc 2) Lyrics
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Where does that leave us?
Petals pulled from flowers
Begging, can I be enough
I said we were fine
Baby, give it time
I called her, she was crying
But I know that we will shine
With nowhere I could go
And I just kept on reaching
Looking for a hand to hold
But sometimes what you need
It's not what you believe
I woke up from a dream
And it was all a faded memory
The lyrics to S. E. 2009's song "Memory" depict the struggles of a relationship and the confusion that comes with falling in love. The opening line "I guess I'm in love" implies uncertainty and self-doubt about the singer's feelings. They then question where this leaves them and whether their love is reciprocated by their partner. The line "Petals pulled from flowers begging, can I be enough" suggests an inner turmoil of wanting to be sufficient for their significant other.
The singer tries to reassure their partner that everything is fine and that they just need time. However, it becomes apparent that the relationship is not as stable as they initially thought when they receive a call of their partner crying. The line "But I know that we will shine" implies optimism and hope despite the rough patch.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess I'm in love
I am uncertain about my feelings and doubts if it is really love
Where does that leave us?
What impact will my realization of love have on our relationship?
Petals pulled from flowers
Signifies the fleeting beauty of love and how easily it can be destroyed
Begging, can I be enough
Questioning if their love will be strong enough to overcome any obstacles
I said we were fine
Pretending everything is okay even though they are struggling with their feelings
Baby, give it time
Hoping that time will provide answers and solutions to their problems
I called her, she was crying
Realizing that their significant other is also struggling with emotions
But I know that we will shine
Believing that their love will overcome any obstacle, and the couple will prevail
She left me in the cold
Feeling abandoned and alone after their significant other pulled away
With nowhere I could go
Feeling trapped and unsure of how to move forward without their significant other
And I just kept on reaching
Continuing to hope and try to find a way to reconnect with their significant other
Looking for a hand to hold
Desperately seeking comfort and support during a difficult time
But sometimes what you need
Recognizing that what they want may not necessarily be what they need
It's not what you believe
Acknowledging that the reality of the situation may contradict their beliefs and hopes
I woke up from a dream
Realizing that their previous expectations and hopes were unrealistic
And it was all a faded memory
Recognizing that their past experiences have no bearing on their current reality
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Written by: Eric Phillips
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