Sentimental Journey
The Les Brown Orchestra Lyrics
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Gonna set my heart at ease
Gonna make a sentimental journey
To renew old memories
Got my bag, got my reservation
Spent each dime I could afford
Like a child in wild anticipation
Seven, that's the time we leave, at seven
I'll be waitin' up at heaven
Countin' every mile of railroad track
That takes me back
Never thought my heart could be so yearny
Why did I decide to roam
Gotta take that sentimental journey
Sentimental journey home
Sentimental journey
The Les Brown Orchestra's song Sentimental Journey is an ode to the feeling of longing to go back to a place where you used to find happiness. The lyrics speak of a journey that is not just physical but also emotional - a journey to renew old memories and set the heart at ease. The singer has packed their bags and spent all they could afford in anticipation of this journey. They are excited to hear the "all aboard" call and embark on this journey down memory lane.
The lyrics capture the bittersweet feeling of leaving behind something you love and moving to something new but also the excitement that comes with revisiting old memories. The singer is filled with yearning for the past but knows that they have to make this journey to find peace. The journey is sentimental not just because of the memories but also because of the people and places that were a part of those memories. The song is a tribute to the beauty of nostalgia and how revisiting old memories can bring a sense of comfort and solace.
Line by Line Meaning
Gonna take a sentimental journey
I am going to embark on a journey down memory lane.
Gonna set my heart at ease
I am going to use this journey to find peace and calm for my heart.
Gonna make a sentimental journey
This journey is going to help me relive some old memories.
To renew old memories
I am going to use this journey to refresh my old memories.
Got my bag, got my reservation
I have packed my bag and made my travel arrangements in advance.
Spent each dime I could afford
I have spent all the money I could afford on this journey.
Like a child in wild anticipation
I am eagerly looking forward to this journey like a child.
Long to hear that all aboard
I cannot wait to hear the announcement 'all aboard'.
Seven, that's the time we leave, at seven
The journey will depart at seven in the evening.
I'll be waitin' up at heaven
I am going to wait with eagerness for the journey to commence.
Countin' every mile of railroad track
I am going to count every mile of the railroad track on this journey.
That takes me back
The journey is going to take me back to my past.
Never thought my heart could be so yearny
I never knew my heart could yearn so much for my past.
Why did I decide to roam
I am wondering why I ever chose to leave my home and past behind.
Gotta take that sentimental journey
I must make this journey to relive my old memories.
Sentimental journey home
This journey will take me back home to relive my precious memories.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benjamin Homer, Bud Green, Les Brown
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@covert0overt_810
man.. as a society... we lost all class... soul... dignity... listening to this makes my heart ache . imagine dressing up to the 9's .. going out with your lady ... dancing the night away... even the poorest person could feel like a million bucks...
@ericsantiago8805
So glad this is on Apple Music I’m a 34 year old black man and really adore Doris day music
@keithbyrd-MysticRuby0117
I played this at my Dads Funeral..A Decorated Veteran of World War II, Korae and Vietnam...he was going home to be with his wife and my Mom...
@terenceheslop5992
I was fifteen years when I first heard this in 1945. I just loved the slow music. I thought it was a classic then and still do. T.Heslop
@patrii9100
Hey Terence, you were born in 1930 correct? What was it like? Cheers
@DeliaSiemer-ot6md
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@anddysilva1435
Fake hahaha 92 years on YouTube please hahaha
@anddysilva1435
@@patrii9100this is fake haha
@KingTeutli_92
This is a true oldie but goodie
@paulweir5031
Miss Day was almost 23 when this was recorded.