Memory Lane
The Rat Pack Lyrics


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I am with you
Wandering through memory lane
Living the years laughter and tears over again
I am dreaming yet of the night we met

When life was a lovely refrain
You were so shy saying goodbye there in the dark
Only a glance full of romance and you were gone
Though my dreams are in vain

My love will remain
Strolling again memory lane with you
I am dreaming yet of the night we met
When life was a lovely refrain

You were so shy saying goodbye there in the dark
Only a glance full of romance and you were gone
Though my dreams are in vain




My love will remain
Strolling again memory lane with you

Overall Meaning

The Rat Pack's song Memory Lane is a wistful, nostalgic tune about revisiting past memories with a loved one. The song describes the experience of wandering through memory lane with someone special, reliving the laughter and tears of the past. The singer dreams of the night they met, a time when life was full of lovely refrains and romance. Despite the fact that the person they pine for is no longer present, the singer's love remains strong, and they long to stroll through memory lane with that person once again.


Throughout the song, the singer references the past in a dreamlike way, suggesting that the memories they are revisiting are not tangible, but rather exist solely within their mind. The lyrics are tinged with sadness and regret, as the singer acknowledges that their dreams of being reunited with their love are most likely in vain. However, even in the face of this uncertainty, the singer's love persists, and they continue to revel in the memories of the past.


Overall, Memory Lane is a poignant reminder of the power of memory and nostalgia. It speaks to the universal human experience of grappling with the past, and the desire to reconnect with the people and moments that once brought us joy.


Line by Line Meaning

I am with you
I am experiencing a journey down memory lane with you.


Wandering through memory lane
We are leisurely walking through the memories of our past.


Living the years laughter and tears over again
We are reliving the joys and sorrows of past experiences.


I am dreaming yet of the night we met
Despite the passage of time, I still vividly remember the moment we met.


When life was a lovely refrain
That moment in time was a beautiful and memorable one.


You were so shy saying goodbye there in the dark
I recall the shyness you displayed when we parted that night.


Only a glance full of romance and you were gone
Our parting was regrettable, but the brief romantic moment we shared was unforgettable.


Though my dreams are in vain
Although my desire for us to be together again may not come true, I still cherish the memories.


My love will remain
My love for you has endured and will persist despite the passage of time.


Strolling again memory lane with you
We will continue to revisit and reminisce about our past together.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES ELLIOT BOURNE, THOMAS MICHAEL FLETCHER

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