Lyrics
Our romance won't end on a sorrowful note,
Expresses optimism that the romantic relationship won't end sadly.
Though by tomorrow you're gone
Acknowledges the departure of a significant other by the next day.
The song is ended, but as the songwriter wrote,
Refers to the end of the song but suggests the enduring nature of the melody.
The melody lingers on.
Highlights the lingering impact of the musical tune even after it officially ends.
They may take you from me, I'll miss your fond caress.
Despite separation, expresses a longing for the touch and affection of the partner.
But though they take you from me, I'll still possess.
Asserts a possessive attitude, indicating an enduring connection regardless of external circumstances.
The way you wear your hat
Describes unique qualities (wearing a hat, sipping tea) and asserts that these traits cannot be taken away.
The way you sip your tea
-The memory of all that
-No, no, they can't take that away from me
-The way your smile just beams
Highlights the charm of the partner's smile, singing off key, and presence in dreams, emphasizing their lasting impact.
The way you sing off key
-The way you haunt my dreams
-No, no, they can't take that away from me
-We may never, never meet again
Acknowledges the possibility of not meeting again but vows to cherish the memories of the journey through love.
On the bumpy road to love
-Still, I'll always, always keep the memory of
-The way you hold your knife
Details specific memories like holding a knife, dancing till three, and credits the partner with a life-changing influence.
The way we danced till three
-The way you changed my life
-No, no, they can't take that away from me
-No, they can't take that away from me
Reiterates the idea that these qualities and memories cannot be taken away.
We may never, never meet again
Repeats the acknowledgment of uncertainty in meeting again but emphasizes the eternal retention of memories.
On the bumpy road to love
-Still, I'll always, always keep the memory of
-The way you hold your knife
Reiterates the importance of specific actions (holding a knife, dancing) and the transformative impact on the speaker's life.
The way we danced till three
-The way you changed my life
-No, no, they can't take that away from me
-No, they can't take that away
Concludes with a firm assertion that the memories cannot be taken away.
Can't take that away
-Can't take that away from me
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