They Can't Take That Away from Me
Zaldo Bay feat. Sarah Vaughan Lyrics
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That will keep me loving you
And with your permission
May I list a few?
The way you wear your hat
The way you sip your tea
The memory of all that
The way your smile just beams
The way you sing off key
The way you haunt my dreams
No, they can't take that away from me
We may never, never meet again on that bumpy road to love
But I'll always, always keep the memory of
The way you hold your knife
The way we danced till three
The way you changed my life
No, they can't take that away from me
"They Can't Take That Away From Me" is a song that talks about the things that cannot be taken away from the singer's memory even if the person they have shared priceless moments with is no longer with them. The lyrics are essentially a tribute to a past love, and how the small and significant things about that person have now become memories that the singer cherishes. The way the person wore their hat, sipped their tea, smiled, sang off-key, held their knife; the way the person danced till three; and the way they changed the singer's life, are just some of the memories that will stay etched in their mind forever.
The song also acknowledges the fact that the lovers may never meet again, but that does not diminish the significance of their time together. The phrase "On the bumpy road to love" highlights the idea that their relationship was not perfect, but they still managed to create memories that would stay with them always. The song is a bittersweet tribute to love that cannot be forgotten, even if the person is no longer there.
Line by Line Meaning
The way you wear your hat
The unique way in which you wear your hat
The way you sip your tea
The graceful manner in which you sip your tea
The memory of all that
The fond memory of everything we've experienced together
No, no they can't take that away from me
These memories are so personal and enduring, nothing can diminish or erase them
The way your smile just beams
The radiant and genuine quality of your smile
The way you sing off key
The charming imperfection of your voice when you sing
The way you haunt my dreams
The way you occupy my thoughts and dreams in a meaningful way
We may never, never meet again
There is a possibility that we may never see each other again
On the bumpy road to love
The difficulties and challenges in trying to establish a romantic relationship
Still I'll always, always keep the memory of
Despite the challenges, I will always cherish the memory of
The way you hold your knife
The unique way in which you hold your knife when you eat
The way we danced till three
The joyful and carefree dancing we shared until very late into the night
The way you changed my life
The profound impact you have had on my life and personal growth
No, no they can't take that away from me
These transformative experiences are so significant, nothing can ever take them away
No, they can't take that away from me
The bond we share and the memories we've created together are too strong and personal to ever be taken away
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ira Gershwin, George Gershwin
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