Memory of You
Work Force Lyrics
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I'm tired of drinking in the same old places
I try to find someone new
But what can I do
I can't escape from the same old memories
I can't escape from the love that we knew
Running, but I can't escape from the memory of you
There's a girl that wants to get to know me better
But in the end I know that I'll forget her
You see, she just won't do
'Cause she isn't you
I can't escape from the same old memories
I can't escape from the love that we knew
Running, but I can't escape from the memory of you
Listen
There's a lock on my heart
Fevers burning up my soul
Chalk it up to experience
Yeah, that's what I ought to do
I guess it's easier said than done
'Cause I cant escape the memory of you
Got a girl that wants to get to know me better
But in the end I know that I'll forget her
You see, she just won't do
'Cause she isn't you
I can't escape from the same old memories
I can't escape from the love that we knew
Running, but I can't escape from the memory of you
Well, I've been running but I can't escape, yeah
I can't escape from the same old memories
I can't escape from the love that we knew
Running, but I can't escape from the memory of you
The memory of you (repeat 4 times)
In "Memory of You" by Work Force, the singer expresses their exhaustion and dissatisfaction with their current situation. They are tired of being surrounded by familiar faces and going to the same old places. They long for something new, someone different, but they feel trapped and unable to escape their past memories.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is haunted by the memories of a past love. They feel unable to break free from the love they once shared and the emotions that still linger. Despite their efforts to move on and find someone new, they are constantly reminded of the past and unable to fully let go.
The second paragraph introduces a new person, a girl who wants to connect with the singer. Despite her interest, the singer knows that they will ultimately forget her because she doesn't measure up to the memories of their previous love. The song implies that no one can compare to or replace the person they're reminiscing about, making it difficult for the singer to open themselves up to new possibilities.
The bridge of the song further emphasizes the grip that the memory of the past love has on the singer. The lyrics mention a lock on the singer's heart and fevers burning their soul, highlighting the intense emotions associated with the memory. While the singer acknowledges that they should chalk it up to experience and move on, they acknowledge that it's easier said than done. They truly struggle to escape the memory and its lingering effects.
In the final chorus, the singer repeats the sentiment of being unable to escape the same old memories and the love they once shared. The chorus is also a reminder that despite running and trying to distance themselves from the memory, they still find themselves trapped by its hold. The repetition of the phrase "I can't escape from the memory of you" reinforces the powerful and inescapable nature of the singer's emotions.
Overall, "Memory of You" explores the difficulty of overcoming a past love and moving forward. It illustrates the struggle to let go of memories and the challenge of finding new connections that measure up to what was lost. The song captivates listeners with its emotive depiction of the profound impact that memories can have on our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm tired of looking at the same old faces
I'm exhausted from constantly seeing the familiar faces that remind me of you.
I'm tired of drinking in the same old places
I'm weary of going to the usual places where we used to drink together, as it brings back memories of you.
I try to find someone new
I make an effort to meet new people and potentially move on from you.
But what can I do
However, I feel helpless in the face of these lingering memories and emotions for you.
I can't escape from the same old memories
No matter how hard I try, I cannot free myself from the memories of our past relationship.
I can't escape from the love that we knew
I find it impossible to escape the lingering love and attachment I still feel towards you.
Running, but I can't escape from the memory of you
I try to run away from the memories of you, but they continue to haunt me and hold me back.
There's a girl that wants to get to know me better
Another person is interested in getting to know me more intimately.
But in the end I know that I'll forget her
However, deep down, I know that I won't be able to forget you and fully move on with someone else.
You see, she just won't do
Because she is not you, she cannot fulfill the place you hold in my heart.
I can't escape from the same old memories
Once again, I find myself trapped in the same old memories that persistently remind me of you.
Listen
Pay attention and hear me out.
There's a lock on my heart
I feel emotionally guarded and unable to fully open up my heart to someone new.
Fevers burning up my soul
Intense emotional turmoil and longing consume my innermost being.
Chalk it up to experience
I consider this situation as a lesson learned from the past.
Yeah, that's what I ought to do
I should logically accept it as a learning experience and move on.
I guess it's easier said than done
However, I admit that it's much more challenging to actually put this into practice.
'Cause I can't escape the memory of you
Because I am unable to escape the persistent memory of you.
Got a girl that wants to get to know me better
There is someone else interested in deepening our connection and understanding.
But in the end I know that I'll forget her
However, deep down, I know that I won't be able to forget you and fully commit to this new person.
You see, she just won't do
She cannot replace the void in my heart left by you.
Well, I've been running but I can't escape, yeah
Despite my attempts to run away from these memories, I am unable to succeed.
The memory of you
The recurring, powerful memory of you continues to persist within me.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Chris Holmes, Mark Adams, Ralph Henry, Rick Henry, Ron Kimball, Scott Henry
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Conrado Astolfi
Great, thanks !!!