Memories of You
Zoot Sims Bucky Pizzarelli Buddy Rich Milt Hinton Lyrics
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Every sunset too
Seems to be bringing me
Memories of you
Here and there, everywhere
Scenes that we once knew
And they all just recall
How I wish, I could forget those
Those happy yesteryears
That have left a rosary of tears
Your face beams in my dreams
'Spite of all I do
Everything seems to bring
Memories of you
And your face beams in my dreams
'Spite of all I do
Everything seems to bring
Memories, just memories of you
The lyrics to Zoot Sims Bucky Pizzarelli Buddy Rich Milt Hinton's song Memories Of You are about the vivid memories that haunt the singer, no matter where she goes or what she does. The opening lines, "Waking skies at sunrise, every sunset too" indicate that the memories of a lost loved one are so strongly ingrained in the singer's mind that they are triggered by the mere sight of day or dusk. The memories of the person she loved are everywhere around her, in the scenes they once shared and familiar places, each one serving as a reminder of their love.
The singer struggles to move on from the past and forget the happy times she shared with her loved one. The line "How I wish I could forget those, those happy yesteryears that have left a rosary of tears" is particularly poignant, revealing the bittersweet nature of memories. Despite her best efforts to move on from the past, her loved one's face continues to appear in her dreams, filling her with a sense of longing and sadness. Ultimately, the song's message is one of enduring love and the pain of loss, encapsulating the universal human experience of love and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Waking skies at sunrise
The start of each day reminds me of you.
Every sunset too
As the day comes to an end, thoughts of you linger.
Seems to be bringing me
I cannot control how memories of you constantly flood my mind.
Memories of you
Recollections of our times together are always present.
Here and there, everywhere
From familiar places to new surroundings, everything reminds me of you.
Scenes that we once knew
No matter where I go, the memories of our shared experiences are always with me.
And they all just recall
Every memory I have seems to conjure up images of you.
Memories of you
My mind is constantly filled with thoughts of you, no matter what I do.
How I wish, I could forget those
Sometimes I wish I could erase the happy memories we shared, but I know it's not possible.
Those happy yesteryears
The enjoyable moments from our past together.
That have left a rosary of tears
Although remembering these moments can be painful, I cannot help but hold onto them.
Your face beams in my dreams
Even in my sleep, thoughts of you are vivid and intense.
'Spite of all I do
Regardless of how hard I try to forget you, I cannot escape memories of you.
Everything seems to bring
No matter what I do or where I go, everything leads me back to you.
Memories of you
I am constantly reminded of you, even when you are not physically present.
And your face beams in my dreams
Thoughts of you infiltrate even my subconscious.
'Spite of all I do
Despite my efforts to forget you, you remain ever-present in my thoughts.
Everything seems to bring
Every sight, sound, and experience serves as a reminder of what once was.
Memories, just memories of you
All I have left are memories of our time together, which are both a comfort and a burden.
Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: ANDY RAZAF, EUBIE BLAKE, ROBIN SPIELBERG
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