Maroon 5 Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

Memories
Maroon 5 Lyrics

Everybody hurts sometimes
Everybody hurts someday, ayy ayy
But everything gon' be alright
Go and raise a glass and say, ayy

Here's to the ones that we got
Cheers to the wish you were here, but you're not
'Cause the drinks bring back all the memories
Of everything we've been through
Toast to the ones here today
Toast to the ones that we lost on the way
'Cause the drinks bring back all the memories
And the memories bring back, memories bring back you

Doo doo, doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo, doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo, doo doo doo
Memories bring back, memories bring back you

There's a time that I remember when I never felt so lost
When I felt all of the hatred was too powerful to stop (ooh, yeah)
Now my heart feel like an ember and it's lighting up the dark
I'll carry these torches for ya that you know I'll never drop, yeah

Everybody hurts sometimes
Everybody hurts someday, ayy ayy
But everything gon' be alright
Go and raise a glass and say, ayy

Here's to the ones that we got (oh)
Cheers to the wish you were here, but you're not
'Cause the drinks bring back all the memories
Of everything we've been through (no, no)
Toast to the ones here today (ayy)
Toast to the ones that we lost on the way
'Cause the drinks bring back all the memories (ayy)
And the memories bring back, memories bring back you

Doo doo, doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo, doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo, doo doo doo
Memories bring back, memories bring back you
Doo doo, doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo, doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo, doo doo doo (ooh, yeah)
Memories bring back, memories bring back you

Yeah, yeah, yeah

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, doh, doh
Memories bring back, memories bring back you

The opening lines of Maroon 5's "Memories" are a tribute to loved ones who have passed on but still remain alive in our memories. The lyrics "Here's to the ones that we got, cheers to the wish you were here, but you're not," are a direct invocation to lost loved ones. The singer acknowledges the pain of missing them and the feelings of nostalgia that come with it. The repetition of the phrase "the drinks bring back all the memories" emphasizes the role of alcohol in helping us to reconnect with the memories of loved ones that we have lost, while the reference to lost loved ones "bringing back" memories, highlights the fact that memory is often triggered by external stimuli.

The second verse of the song reflects on the power of memory to shape our emotions. The singer reflects on a time when he was happy and carefree, before the loss of a loved one changed everything. He describes his heart feeling like December when someone mentions his loved one's name. This line alludes to the cold and dark nature of winter and the sense of emptiness that comes after loss. The chorus encourages listeners to raise a glass to those we have lost, as well as to those who are present with us. The song ends on a positive note, with the singer declaring that although everyone hurts sometimes, everything will be alright.

Here's to the ones that we got
Let's raise a glass to the people in our lives who are still with us.

Cheers to the wish you were here, but you're not
Here's to the people who have passed away, and we wish were here to celebrate with us.

'Cause the drinks bring back all the memories
Drinking is triggering memories of times gone by.

Of everything we've been through
We are reminded of all the experiences we've had in life.

Toast to the ones here today
Let's raise a glass to those who are with us now.

Toast to the ones that we lost on the way
Let's also raise a glass in memory of those who have passed away.

And the memories bring back, memories bring back you
The memories are so vivid they make it feel like the person we lost is still with us.

There's a time that I remember, when I did not know no pain
There was a time in the past when life didn't hurt as much.

When I believed in forever, and everything would stay the same
Back then, I had a strong sense of optimism and naivety that everything would be okay.

Now my heart feel like December when somebody say your name
Now, when I hear the person's name, my heart feels cold and empty like a winter day.

'Cause I can't reach out to call you, but I know I will one day, yeah
I can't talk to the person anymore, but I have hope that we will be reunited someday.

Doo doo, doo doo doo doo
Instrumental interlude.

Everybody hurts sometimes
We all go through difficult times.

Everybody hurts someday, ayy ayy
No one is immune to pain and loss.

But everything gon' be alright
Despite the hard times, everything will eventually work out and be okay.

Go and raise a glass and say, ayy
Let's drink to this sentiment of hope and perseverance.

There's a time that I remember when I never felt so lost
I recall a time when everything felt clearer and more certain in life.

When I felt all of the hatred was too powerful to stop (ooh, yeah)
During that time, I believed that there was too much hatred and negativity in the world to overcome.

Now my heart feel like an ember and it's lighting up the dark
Now, even though things have been difficult, my heart still has a glimmer of hope.

I'll carry these torches for ya that you know I'll never drop, yeah
I will continue to hold onto hope and positivity, and carry it with me for both myself and the person who has passed.

Yeah, yeah, yeah
Instrumental outro with background vocals.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, doh, doh
Instrumental outro with foreground vocals.

Memories bring back, memories bring back you
Overall, memories are powerful and emotional, and they can bring back the people we have lost in our lives.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adam Levine, Jacob Hindlin, Jonathan Bellion, Jordan Johnson, Michael Pollack, Stefan Johnson, Vincent Ford

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