Story Behind the Song
A lot of the song was written in one sitting one night as I was thinking about all the great times I had had with my youth group, all the fun trips and such. The melody came to me later on, but at first I was just glad to get some words. This was actually the first song I ever completed, but there's many more to come!
Lyrics
MEMORIES by Chris Backe © 2000
1st verse
Looking back, all the things we’ve done, it’s hard to believe you’ll be gone
We all knew this time would come, but never forget where you came from
The rest of your life is here, but don’t be worried ‘cause I’ll always be near
Anytime, any place, anywhere you know, my friendship for you I will always show, through
1st chorus
Memories, of playing in the snow
Memories, of singing at the talent show
Memories, of going on a trip and forgetting what to pack
But helping each other with what we had lack, Memories
2nd verse
Well, I still can’t believe it’s time, but time flies when there’s mountains to climb
The friendships we have will always last, but never start living your life in the past
Embrace your future and become what you must, but never forget about those that you trust
Anytime, any place, anywhere you know, my friendship for you I will always show, through
2nd chorus
Memories, of camping below the stars
Memories, of dreaming ‘bout lands afar
Memories, of going outside and getting caught in a storm
But with your jacket keeping nice and warm, Memories
(Short piano instrumental)
3rd verse
It’s been a long time now, seeing you all grown up now
Looking back and remembering the times, those times we laughed and those times we cried
But that’s the past, and this is now, time is a force that doesn’t bow, but
Anytime, any place, anywhere you know, my friendship for you I will always show, through
3rd chorus
Memories, of taking a stand
Memories, of joining the band
Memories, of acting in a play and forgetting my lines
Yet you got us help for both yours and mine, Memories
Bridge
So let’s keep being friends
We’ll never have to miss each other again
With God on our side for the rest of our lives
I know we’ll always relive
(Repeat 1st chorus)
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