My Old Flame
The Gerry Mulligan Quartet Lyrics

My old flame
A person with whom the singer had a past romantic relationship.

I can't even think of his name
The singer cannot remember the name of their old flame, possibly indicating the relationship was not significant enough to be memorable.

But it's funny now and then
The singer finds it amusing that they still occasionally think about their old flame despite not remembering their name.

How my thoughts go flashing back again
The artist frequently reminisces about their old flame, despite not being able to recall their name.

My new lovers all seem so tame
The artist compares their past lover to their current ones and finds the new ones lacking in excitement or passion.

For I haven't met a gent So innocent or elegant As my old flame
The singer has yet to meet another person who is as charming and refined as their 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
The singer has met many other men who have qualities they find interesting or attractive, including physical appearance and charisma.

But their attempts at love Were only imitations of My old flame
Despite being drawn to other men, the artist feels that no one else can measure up to the depth of love and connection they had with their old flame.

But I'll never be the same Until I discover what became Of my old flame
The artist is still searching for answers about their old flame and feels incomplete without closure or understanding.