Memory Man
Van She Lyrics


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From her ??
We breath thin air
Perched on windowsill
??

In the darkness of the ages
Time stood still
Let it show you
Show me the worlds memory man
Let him show you

??
Keeps time while we sleep
If you find him
Crying all alone

In the darkness of the ages
Time stood still
Let it show you




Show me the worlds memory man
Let him show you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Van She's song Memory Man are shrouded in mystery and open to interpretation. The song seems to be about a figure known as the "world's memory man" who has the power to unlock memories and reveal hidden truths. The singer seems to be instructing the listener to seek out this figure and learn from him. The opening lines suggest a sense of detachment or alienation, as if the singer is observing the world from a distance, "from her / we breathe thin air / perched on windowsill." This could symbolize a feeling of disconnection from the world and a desire to escape.


The lines, "in the darkness of the ages / time stood still," suggest a sense of timelessness and the idea that memories have the power to transport us through time. The singer implores the listener to seek out the memory man and let him show them the way. The lyrics are somewhat cryptic, but they seem to be hinting at the power of memory to shape our perceptions of the world and our place in it. Overall, the song is a contemplative meditation on the nature of memory and the importance of staying connected to our past.


Line by Line Meaning

From her ??
Starting this song from an unidentified point or place


We breath thin air
We exist in an atmosphere that feels shallow and lacking


Perched on windowsill
Sitting still, peering through a window, pondering


??
Unknown part that is missing


In the darkness of the ages
In the depths of time that have existed for too long


Time stood still
The progress of time seems to have halted


Let it show you
Allow yourself to witness it


Show me the worlds memory man
Introduce me to the person who preserves the world's memories


Let him show you
Allow the memory man to take you through time


??
Unknown part that is missing


Keeps time while we sleep
Preserves time while we are unconscious


If you find him
In case you come across him


Crying all alone
Sad and solitary existence of the memory man


In the darkness of the ages
In the depths of time that have existed for too long


Time stood still
The progress of time seems to have halted


Let it show you
Allow yourself to witness it


Show me the worlds memory man
Introduce me to the person who preserves the world's memories


Let him show you
Allow the memory man to take you through time




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