Lyrics
Memories were good, now they're gone
Memories were once positive, but now they no longer hold that quality.
Doing all I can to hang on
The speaker is exerting maximum effort to retain or preserve something.
Memories were lost, but I'm not
Although memories have been forgotten, the speaker's identity remains intact.
Doing all I can to hang on
Similar to line #2, the speaker is making a persistent effort to hold onto something.
I'm doing all I can
The speaker emphasizes their proactive approach in trying to cope or manage a situation.
Everywhere I go it's with me
Everywhere the speaker goes, memories accompany them, much like a constant companion.
Like my own shadow walks with me
A metaphorical reference to the persistent nature of memories, likened to a shadow.
I just need to know it's in me
The speaker desires confirmation that something essential is within them.
But when I do I don't remember
Despite the desire for assurance, the speaker struggles with remembering when confirmation is obtained.
What the hell?
An exclamation expressing confusion, possibly indicating a moment of bewilderment.
Memories were good, now they're gone
Reiteration that memories, once positive, have now faded or changed.
Doing all I can to hang on
A repetition of the effort to hold on to something amidst the changing nature of memories.
Memories were lost, but I'm not
Despite memory loss, the core self remains unchanged.
Doing all I can to hang on
Similar to line #16, a persistent effort to hang on to something despite challenges.
I'm doing all I can
Reiteration of the proactive approach in dealing with the evolving nature of memories.
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