They Can't Take That Away
Sammy Davis Lyrics
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Though by tomorrow you're gone;
The song is ended, but as the songwriter wrote,
The melody lingers on.
They may take you from me, I'll miss your fond caress.
But though they take you from me, I'll still possess.
The way you wear your hat
The memory of all that
No, no, they can't take that away from me
The way your smile just beams
The way you sing off key
The way you haunt my dreams
No, no, they can't take that away from me
We may never, never meet again
On the bumpy road to love
Still, I'll always, always keep the memory of
The way you hold your knife
The way we danced till three
The way you changed my life
No, no, they can't take that away from me
No, they can't take that away from me
We may never, never meet again
On the bumpy road to love
Still, I'll always, always keep the memory of
The way you hold your knife
The way we danced till three
The way you changed my life
No, no, they can't take that away from me
No, they can't take that away from me
Can't take that away
Can't take that away from me
"They Can't Take That Away" is a poignant and bittersweet love song performed by Sammy Davis Jr. The lyrics reflect the idea that even though a romantic relationship may come to an end, the memories and experiences shared will endure. The song highlights the intangible aspects of a relationship that can never be taken away, such as the way someone wears their hat, sips their tea, or the memories of a smile, singing off-key, and haunting dreams. These unique and personal details are what make the relationship special and no one can ever erase them.
The song explores the idea that even if two people may never meet again or continue on the road of love together, the memories they created will always be cherished. It speaks to the lasting impact that a significant person can have on our lives, even after they're gone. The lyrics acknowledge that although the physical presence of the person may be taken away, the emotional and personal imprint they left will remain forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Our romance won't end on a sorrowful note,
Our love story will not conclude with sadness and regret,
Though by tomorrow you're gone;
Even though you will be gone by tomorrow;
The song is ended, but as the songwriter wrote,
The music may have ended, but as the songwriter intended,
The melody lingers on.
The sweet tune continues to resonate.
They may take you from me, I'll miss your fond caress.
Others may separate us, and I will long for your affectionate touch.
But though they take you from me, I'll still possess.
Yet, even if they separate us, your essence will still be mine.
The way you wear your hat
The unique way you wear your hat
The way your sip your tea
The graceful way you savor your tea
The memory of all that
The recollection of those moments
No, no, they can't take that away from me
No, they cannot take those memories from me
The way your smile just beams
The way your smile radiates happiness
The way you sing off key
The way you sing slightly out of tune
The way you haunt my dreams
The way you appear in my dreams, lingering in my thoughts
We may never, never meet again
We might never cross paths again
On the bumpy road to love
Throughout the challenging journey of love
Still, I'll always, always keep the memory of
Yet, I will forever hold onto the memory of
The way you hold your knife
The way you hold a knife with elegance
The way we danced till three
The way we danced until the early hours of the morning
The way you changed my life
The way you transformed my life for the better
No, no, they can't take that away from me
No, they cannot deprive me of that
No, they can't take that away from me
No, they cannot strip me of those experiences
Can't take that away
They cannot take that from me
Can't take that away from me
They cannot take those memories from me
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ira Gershwin, George Gershwin
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