Sentimental Journey
The Merry Macs Lyrics


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Gonna take a sentimental journey
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
Long to hear that "All aboard"

Seven, that's the time we leave, at seven
I'll be waitin' up for 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

Overall Meaning

The Merry Macs's song "Sentimental Journey" is a nostalgic and wistful tune that speaks of returning home to memories of familiar people, places, and feelings. The lyrics indicate a longing to depart on a sentimental journey that will ease the heart and revive old memories. The writer expresses eagerness about the trip, having made every preparation, from obtaining a reservation to packing a bag with everything they need. As they await the trip, the anticipation and excitement are high, and they look forward to hearing "all aboard" to signify that it is time to depart.


The song's final verse highlights the longing of the writer's heart for home, as they never thought their heart could be so yearning. They make a commitment to go on a sentimental journey, a journey that will take them back to their roots, where they can relive past memories and see old friends and familiar places. The song reflects the universal longing of people to reconnect with their past and find solace and joy in familiar places, people, and memories. The underlining message of the song is that life is a journey, and sometimes, it's okay to go back and visit old memories to find comfort and to renew the spirit.


Line by Line Meaning

Gonna take a sentimental journey
I am going to journey down memory lane


Gonna set my heart at ease
I am going to soothe my heart with the longings of my past


Gonna make a sentimental journey
I am going to embark on a trip that brings back memories


To renew old memories
My purpose for this journey is to revisit old memories


Got my bag, got my reservation
I have already taken care of everything for my trip


Spent each dime I could afford
I have spent all that I can so as to take this trip


Like a child in wild anticipation
I am super excited for this journey like a child anticipating a fun event


Long to hear that 'All aboard'
I am so eager to begin the trip and hear the train conductor call everyone to board


Seven, that's the time we leave, at seven
The train will depart at exactly 7 pm


I'll be waitin' up for heaven
I'll stay up till it's time to leave and will be excitedly anticipative throughout the journey


Countin' every mile of railroad track
I'll pay close attention to every mile we pass as it has a meaning to me


That takes me back
The miles pass me back in time; they help me go back to relive memories


Never thought my heart could be so yearny
I am surprised at how much I crave for the past; it's as if I am yearning for it


Why did I decide to roam
I question why I even thought of travelling when all I want is to relive the past


Gotta take that sentimental journey
I must embark on this journey to satisfy my longing for the past


Sentimental journey home
I want to retrace my steps and get back to my past and my senses of home




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benjamin Homer, Bud Green, Les Brown

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Xiola Moon

Loving it, thank you.

gomez d'gomez

Amazing!

Playa Misery

They played this yesterday on Jungle cruise at Disneyland

Playa Misery

@ThatOneGuy Um, did I say something wrong?

ThatOneGuy

@Playa Misery yes

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