Memories of What Tom Waits

"Memories of What" by Tom Waits, released in 1985, is a poignant blend of jazz and blues, characterized by its melancholic tone and evocative lyrics. The song explores themes of nostalgia, loss, and the passage of time, reflecting on the bittersweet nature of memories. Waits' unique vocal delivery and the use of atmospheric instrumentation create an immersive experience. The song captures the essence of longing and the complexity of human emotions, contributing to Waits' reputation as a master storyteller in music. #JazzBlues

You think you've found in heaven a bliss
With each caress from her fingertips
But I forgot more than you'll ever know about her

You think you know the smile on her lips
The thrill and the touch from her fingertips
But I forgot more than you'll ever know about her

You stole her from me one day
You didn't care how you hurt me
But you can never steal away
The memories of what used to be

You stole her from me one day
You didn't care how you hurt me
But you can never steal away
The memories of what used to be

You think she's yours to have and to hold
One day you'll find when the love grows cold
That I forgot more than you'll ever know about her
I forgot more than you'll ever know about her

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