Memory Collector
Echoes of Nostalgia: Unveiling Memories in Kelley Stoltz's 'Memory Collector'
Lyrics
The memory collector
Refers to a person or entity that collects memories.
The creak feeling
Describes a sensation of something old or worn out.
Takes you in and send you reeling
Indicates that the feeling associated with memories can be overwhelming.
It's your being in the simplest song
Describes how memories are the essence of one's existence, simplified into a song.
It's the melody so strong
Highlights the power and impact of a particular memory or melody.
It won't let you forgot
Suggests that certain memories are persistent and hard to forget.
What it is that you've done
Indicates that one cannot escape or overlook their past actions.
Between the brain and the blackboard
Suggests a contrast between intellectual processes (brain) and education (blackboard).
Every lesson
Emphasizes the continuous process of learning and its uncertainties.
Right or wrong you know that you're still guessing
Highlights the uncertainty and ambiguity in life's lessons.
And that shine hasn't been replaced
Suggests that a certain brightness or positivity hasn't faded.
It'll hide in lines there on your face
Indicates that one's experiences and emotions leave visible marks, perhaps in the form of wrinkles.
They don't let you forget
Stresses the idea that one's origins or past are always present and influential.
Where it was that you came from
Emphasizes a serene and nostalgic setting in the late afternoon.
It the cool air, late afternoon
Evokes the ambiance and sounds of a domestic setting.
Sitting alone there on the floor of my room
Portrays a moment of solitude and introspection in one's personal space.
The fireplace crackles, down the hall
Highlights a comforting and familiar sound in the background.
"Dinner's ready!", I hear Mother call
Introduces an external, familial voice that interrupts the introspection, grounding the individual in the present.
I remember your childhood hair
Recalls a specific memory of someone's hair, suggesting fondness and nostalgia.
Flowing wild at the county fair
Describes a vivid memory of someone's carefree and unrestrained hair at a memorable event.
And how you'd ride on the Himalaya
Recollects a past experience of riding a specific amusement ride, possibly symbolizing the ups and downs of life.
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