Memory
Various Artists Lyrics


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Baram bureowa nae mam heundeulmyeon
Jinagan sewore
Du nuneul gamabonda

Nareul seuchineun goyohan tteollim
Geu jageun sorie
Nan gwireul giullyeo bonda
Nae ane sumswineun
Keobeorin sarmui jogakdeuri
Nal budichyeo jinal ttae
Geu goseul baraborira

Uriui mideum uriui sarang
Geu yeongwonhan yaksokdeureul
Na chueokhandamyeon himchage georeurira

Uriui mannam uriui ibyeol
Geu baraejin gieoge
Na saranghaetdamyeon misoreul ttuiurira

Nae ane inneun
Mojaran sarmui gieokdeuri
Nal budichyeo jinal ttae
Geu goseul baraborira

Uriui mideum uriui sarang
Geu yeongwonhan yaksokdeureul
Na chueokhandamyeon himchage georeurira

Uriui mannam uriui ibyeol




Geu baraejin gieoge
Na saranghaetdamyeon misoreul ttuiurira

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Memory" by Various Artists are about reminiscing on past memories with a loved one. The singer longs to go back to a specific place and moment in time where they can relive a cherished memory together. The first verse describes the feeling of the wind blowing against their heart, bringing back a memory that is now distant in time. The second verse speaks about the little things that trigger the singer's memory, like a sound or a touch. The chorus then discusses their shared belief and love, speaking of the promises they made and the memories they shared. The final verse describes how the singer wishes they could see that place again and reminisce on the good times they had, wishing that they could smile together again.


"Memory" is a sentimental ballad originally performed by Barbra Streisand for the musical "Cats" in 1981.


The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Celine Dion, Elaine Paige, and Barry Manilow.


"Memory" has become a signature song for Barbra Streisand and is often regarded as one of the greatest musical numbers.


The songwriters for "Memory" are Andrew Lloyd Webber and T.S. Eliot.


The song was released as a single in 1982 and has sold over 15 million copies worldwide.


"Memory" won the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1983.


In 2019, Jennifer Hudson performed "Memory" in the film adaptation of "Cats."


The melody for "Memory" is based on a theme from a piece called "Variations" by Andrew Lloyd Webber.


The song has been translated into multiple languages, including Japanese, Spanish, and Dutch.


Chords: G, Am, D7, G/B, C, B7, Em, Am/D, D7/F#


Line by Line Meaning

Baram bureowa nae mam heundeulmyeon
When the wind blows, my heart shakes


Jinagan sewore
In the dried up season


Du nuneul gamabonda
I closed both eyes


Nareul seuchineun goyohan tteollim
The gentle sway that shakes me


Geu jageun sorie
With that small voice


Nan gwireul giullyeo bonda
I clutch my hands together


Nae ane sumswineun
The memories hidden inside me


Keobeorin sarmui jogakdeuri
The small details of the forgotten moments


Nal budichyeo jinal ttae
Will come to me when I die


Geu goseul baraborira
I'll go to the place where they are


Uriui mideum uriui sarang
Our faith, our love


Geu yeongwonhan yaksokdeureul
Those eternal promises


Na chueokhandamyeon himchage georeurira
If I remember them, I'll walk slowly


Uriui mannam uriui ibyeol
Our meetings, our farewells


Geu baraejin gieoge
The memories engraved in them


Na saranghaetdamyeon misoreul ttuiurira
If I loved them, I'll smile


Nae ane inneun
The memories inside me


Mojaran sarmui gieokdeuri
The memories of the vague seasons


Nal budichyeo jinal ttae
Will come to me when I die


Geu goseul baraborira
I'll go to the place where they are




Writer(s): T. S. Eliot, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Trevor Nunn

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Katie

This tune is a MASTERPIECE! It has a feeling of hope, and loss mingled within the notes.

Afiqah Samsuri

The reason I adore kdrama a lot. The background music is superb. All of them.

Aphrodite Mandika

Afiqah Samsuri you are absolutely true😂😂

Alejandra Torres Galaz

Totalmente de acuerdo..Son unas verdaderas obras musicales.

Norma Suaib

anyone know the song title when chang hee meet her mom

angelica zavala herrera

Que música tan más hermosa, maravillosa,
Gracias.

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I'm here listening to the ost when I haven't even watched the drama yet. But I'm DEFINITELY watching it next!!
Lovin' the ost so much!

joanna_1998

You should definitely watch it, its so worth it^^ go for it!!!~

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Rainbow Soldier Hehe I already did and OH MY LORD IT'S A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!!!!!!!! I really want to watch it again <3 <3 Lee Jong Suk's dramas never disappoint! ^_^

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