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They Can't Take That Away from Me
Steve Tyrell Lyrics
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The way you sip your tea
The mem'ry 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
We may never, never meet again
On the bumpy road to love
Still I'll always, always keep
The mem'ry of
The way you hold your knife
The way we danced 'til 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 mem'ry of
The way you hold your knife
The way we danced 'til three
The way you changed my life
No, no, they can't take that away from me
No, they can't take that away, they can't take that away
No, they can't take that away from me
In these lyrics, Steve Tyrell expresses his love and admiration for someone special in his life despite the possibility of them never meeting again. He lists many unique things about this person, including the way they wear their hat, sip their tea, smile, sing off key, and hold their knife. These things have left a lasting impression on him and he cherishes these memories, believing that no one can take them away from him. He also remembers dancing until three with this person and how they changed his life for the better.
The lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia and wistfulness, as Tyrell seems to be looking back on a past love or relationship that he knows he may never have again. However, he finds comfort in the memories and experiences he shared with this person, and knows that they will always be a significant part of his life. The repetition of "no, no, they can't take that away from me" emphasizes the importance of these memories to him and reinforces the idea that they are truly unforgettable.
Line by Line Meaning
The way you wear your hat
How you present yourself to the world is unforgettable
The way you sip your tea
Even small, mundane actions become cherished memories when associated with a person
The mem'ry of all that
The lasting impact that someone can have on your life stays with you forever
No, no, they can't take that away from me
These memories cannot be erased or forgotten, no matter what happens
The way your smile just beams
The joy and happiness that someone brings into your life lights up your own world
The way you sing off key
Even imperfections become endearing and unique traits that make someone lovable
The way you haunt my dreams
Thoughts of this person consume your mind, even when you're not conscious
We may never, never meet again
Although the future may be uncertain, the past experiences with this person will always remain
On the bumpy road to love
Love can have its ups and downs, but these memories are cherished regardless
Still I'll always, always keep
Despite distance or time, the memories of this person will always be cherished
The way you hold your knife
Even the mundane details of life, like how someone holds a knife, can become special memories
The way we danced 'til three
Shared experiences with someone, like dancing all night, are unforgettable
The way you changed my life
The profound impact this person has had on your life is unforgettable
No, they can't take that away from me
These memories are yours to keep forever and cannot be taken away
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ira Gershwin, George Gershwin
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