Something To Remember You By
Ziggy Elman and His Orchestra Lyrics


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Oh, give me something to remember you by
When you are far away from me
Just a little something, meaning love cannot die
No matter where you chance to be

So I'll pray for you, night and day for you
It will see me through like a charm 'til you return
So give me something I can remember you by
When you are far away from me

So I'll pray for you, every single day for you
It will see me through like a charm until you return




Give me something, something to remember you by
When you are far away from me

Overall Meaning

In Ziggy Elman & His Orchestra's song "Something to Remember You By," the lyrics express a longing for a keepsake of a loved one who is far away. The singer pleads for "just a little something" that will keep their love alive regardless of the distance between them. The song speaks to the universal desire to hold onto a loved one's memory, to keep them fresh in our minds and hearts even when they are physically absent.


The singer vows to pray for their loved one every day, with the belief that their love and devotion will bring them back together. The desire for a "charm" that will see them through until their reunion is a powerful one, underscoring the depths of feeling behind the request for a tangible reminder.


Overall, "Something to Remember You By" is a touching love song that taps into the power of memory and the human need to hold onto those we love. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and devotion that anyone who has loved and lost can surely relate to.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, give me something to remember you by
Please give me a keepsake to hold onto as a memento of you when you depart from my company.


When you are far away from me
In the event that you are at a distance from me and physically hard to reach.


Just a little something, meaning love cannot die
A small symbol or token of our affection can speak volumes, and assure us that even if separated, our love will persist.


No matter where you chance to be
Regardless of your location, near or far, today or tomorrow, the love will remain the same.


So I'll pray for you, night and day for you
I will take the time and effort to beseech whatever divine entities there may be for your well-being every moment, day and night.


It will see me through like a charm 'til you return
This act of prayer will fortify me and give me strength to face life until you come back. It is like a talisman.


So give me something I can remember you by
Therefore, I proactively request an object that I can utilize to remind me of you whenever I miss you.


So I'll pray for you, every single day for you
I will offer prayers to whoever may listen for your safety, happiness, and success every day without fail.


Give me something, something to remember you by
Hence, please provide me with an item that can be used as a physical reminder of you every time you are far away.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARTHUR SCHWARTZ, HOWARD DIETZ

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