"The straightforwardness of a riff guitar combined with the playfulness of a solo guitar, the mystic of a rock organ, a melodious and at the same time groovy bass line, and drums that don’t grow stiff in general monotony unlike most mainstream trends. Interrogative lyrics that don’t go down in vague terms, led by vocals charged with emotions... simply rock music, man!"
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MEMORY
Saint Lu Lyrics
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On tiptoe
Like a melody
But soundlessly
And bitter-sweet
Almost heavenly
Passing overhead
Hypnotize my heart
Shine for me Memory, my highlight and my gloom
Rising suddenly, then you're gone too soon
Shine for me, Memory, light of a long gone star
Dark but you shine on
Painfully far
I find I am
Immersed again
In your tempting lie
You prove to be
A symphony
On a stream run dry
Passing overhead
Filling up my sight, you seem to go but come instead
Hypnotize my heart
Shine for me Memory, my highlight and my gloom
Rising suddenly, then you're gone too soon
Shine for me, Memory, light of a long gone star
Dark but you shine on
Painfully far
Stay another second
Another day
Lead me on for hours
I know you'll fade away
Stay another second
Another day
I am in your power
If only you would stay
Shine for me memory my highlight and my gloom
Rising suddenly, then you're gone too soon
Shine for me memory, light of a long gone star
Dark but you shine on painfully far
Dark but you shine on painfully far
In "Memory," Saint Lu sings about a powerful and seductive memory that constantly returns to her, almost like an addiction. The memory is personified as a beautiful but bitter-sweet melody that approaches her softly, but then disappears just as quickly, leaving her longing for more. She compares this memory to a symphony played on a dry stream, which suggests beauty and depth, but the inability to fully satisfy her. Saint Lu is entranced by this memory, even as it causes her heartache and pain, and she wishes it would stay with her longer than it does.
The imagery in this song conjures up powerful emotions of longing, temptation, and heartache. The memory that Saint Lu describes is a complex mix of both positive and negative emotions, which highlights the complicated and often conflicting relationship we can have with our own memories. The idea of a memory being like a melody also suggests that memories can take on a life of their own, haunting us with their powerful presence.
Overall, "Memory" is a beautiful and haunting song that explores the beauty and tragedy of our own memories, and the emotions they can evoke.
Line by Line Meaning
You approach
I sense your presence drawing near
On tiptoe
You come quietly, with a gentle touch
Like a melody
You are beautiful and pleasant to my senses
But soundlessly
You make no noise as you approach
And bitter-sweet
You bring me joy and pain at the same time
Almost heavenly
Your presence is like that of an angel
Passing overhead
You move above me, in my thoughts or in reality
Filling up my sight, you seem to go but come instead
You can appear and disappear, but you are always present in my mind
Hypnotize my heart
You have a deep and lasting effect on my emotions
Shine for me Memory, my highlight and my gloom
You are both the best and worst parts of my memories
Rising suddenly, then you're gone too soon
You have moments of high intensity but leave me too quickly
Light of a long gone star
You bring light to memories that are distant and faded
Dark but you shine on
Even though your presence can be painful, you still provide illumination
Painfully far
You are distant and difficult to reach, causing pain and frustration
I find I am
I discover that I am
Immersed again
I am fully consumed by my memories of you
In your tempting lie
Your presence is a tempting but deceptive illusion
You prove to be
You consistently demonstrate that you are
A symphony
You are a beautifully complex combination of elements
On a stream run dry
You exist in a place that has lost its vitality
Stay another second
I beg you to remain a little longer
Another day
I wish for one more full day with you
Lead me on for hours
I want to follow your path for a long time
I know you'll fade away
I am aware that your presence will not last
I am in your power
You have control over my thoughts and feelings
If only you would stay
I wish you would remain with me always
Dark but you shine on painfully far
You continue to have an impact on me, even from afar
Contributed by Noah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.