MEMORY
The Tellers Lyrics


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Memory filling up my tears,
what I see is something incomplete
you're so battered, but I love you anyway
I laugh so much, when I'm on my own

I would like to hear you say,
a year or a decade is the same
unconsciousness of treating you like this
I lost a part of you, underneath my feet
I thank the lord you are still here to accompany me
there will be a different time, on the same old watch

Oh, but many clockturns are still left,
present is the only thing we have

Oh how did I treat you ?




I'll care about you from the bottom to the top
'cause what remains of you is wonderful

Overall Meaning

The Tellers' song Memory is a nostalgic reflection on lost love and the memories that remain long after the relationship has ended. The lyrics describe the fading of lilacs, a symbol of a bygone season or time, and the disappearance of footsteps, suggesting that the past can never be recaptured. The singer has waited to see something significant happen, but all that remains are memories that haunt and remind him of what he has lost. The chorus highlights the theme of memory, with the repeated phrase "you are a memory" implying that the past lover is nothing more than a ghostly remnant of what used to be. The singer also muses on the ill-mannered ways of songs and lanes, suggesting that his memories are not always comforting, but instead are a mix of good and bad experiences.


Throughout the song, the singer reflects on his relationship and the moments he shared with his past lover. He talks of "night and days, summer and rain" and recalls the "queen and me," highlighting the idea that his lover was like royalty to him, and that their time together was precious. The final stanza has an interesting twist, with the singer questioning why he was rescued by his lover, and identifying himself as a "naughty boy" and her as a "Mandy girl." This suggests that their relationship may not have been entirely healthy, and that there were negative aspects to it.


Overall, Memory is a heartfelt song about lost love and the power of memories to both comfort and haunt us.


Line by Line Meaning

Lilacs fade away, I did wait to see,
The memory he has been holding onto is fading away and he waited for it to remain vivid.


Past will find a way,
The past will always find a way to resurface in our thoughts and memories.


You are a me hey hey hey hey memory ,
The memory he has been holding onto is very personal and significant to him.


Footsteps disappear,
The sound of footsteps, possibly belonging to someone he remembers, are no longer audible.


I did wait to see,
He waited for a sign or appearance from the person he's remembering.


They will not reappear,
The person he's remembering will not physically return and the memory is all that's left.


But nothing came,
Despite his expectations, there was no sign or appearance from the person he's remembering.


Except songs and lanes ill mannered ways,
The only things he's left with are memories of the songs they shared and the places they went to.


Night and days,
The memories he has are from various times of day, both day and night.


Summer and rain,
The memories he has are from different weather conditions, both sunny and rainy.


Talking about your sovereignty,
He remembers discussing the person's power and influence.


Talking about the queen and me,
He remembers discussing how the person was like a queen, and how he was like her subject.


Lilacs fade away, I don't wanna leave,
He doesn't want the memory to fade away as it's all he has left.


Lord shine your rays, Down on our bloody shaky knees,
He's begging for a sign or guidance from a higher power to help him through this difficult memory.


Songs and lanes ill mannered ways,
The memories he has are not all pleasant, and some involve regrettable actions or behavior.


Oh why did why did you rescue me, Me naughty me naughty me naughty naughty boy,
He's questioning why he was saved from his past behavior, and recognizes that he wasn't always a good person.


Oh why did why did you rescue me, Me Mandy me Mandy me Mandy Mandy girl.
He's reflecting on a specific person, Mandy, who saved him from his past behavior and recognizing her impact on his life.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Gabriel Teller

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Valerie Bermudo

Lilacs fade away, I did wait to see,
Past will find a way,
You are a me hey hey hey hey memory ,
Footsteps disappear,
I did wait to see,
They will not reappear,
You are a memory,
I did wait to see,
But nothing came,
Except songs and lanes ill mannered ways,
Night and days,
Summer and rain,
Talking about your sovereignty,
Talking about the queen and me,
Lilacs fade away,
I don't wanna leave,
Lord shine your rays,
Down on our bloody shaky knees,
Songs and lanes ill mannered ways,
Oh songs and lanes ill mannered ways,
Oh why did why did you rescue me,
Me naughty me naughty me naughty naughty boy,
Oh why did why did you rescue me,
Me Mandy me Mandy me Mandy Mandy girl.

Songwriters: Benoit Baillieux / Charles Blistin
Memory lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management US, LLC
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All comments from YouTube:

Nurul Najihah

im not gonna lie the person who in charge in soundtrack for age of youth has golden taste in music, im in love

azmh s.

true af and the storyline of the drama is great too.

artemis.

AGREE

HPI 041192

Trueeee

Radhiyatun Mardhiyah

me too

Ananya Jha

LEGIT CANT AGREE MORE

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I Am Who

Korean dramas always happen yo have amazing Soundtracks, but this one seems different to me. Theres a wide variety of songs, in my opinion this drama has the best Sound Track ive heard yet! Hope there will be a season 3!

Valerie Bermudo

Lilacs fade away, I did wait to see,
Past will find a way,
You are a me hey hey hey hey memory ,
Footsteps disappear,
I did wait to see,
They will not reappear,
You are a memory,
I did wait to see,
But nothing came,
Except songs and lanes ill mannered ways,
Night and days,
Summer and rain,
Talking about your sovereignty,
Talking about the queen and me,
Lilacs fade away,
I don't wanna leave,
Lord shine your rays,
Down on our bloody shaky knees,
Songs and lanes ill mannered ways,
Oh songs and lanes ill mannered ways,
Oh why did why did you rescue me,
Me naughty me naughty me naughty naughty boy,
Oh why did why did you rescue me,
Me Mandy me Mandy me Mandy Mandy girl.

Songwriters: Benoit Baillieux / Charles Blistin
Memory lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management US, LLC
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Cassie

such a great song I think it really captures what it was going for

Redos123 Ponce

Lo que te deja marcado en una serie o película no es aquella si no sus temas musicales... (:

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