Magnum - Only A Memory Lyrics






Well, he was born, his father's pride and joy
His young life scored before it began
Dressed up in blue, his mother's only boy
Someday this child would have to be a man

He went to school, shiny and white as pearl
They did not teach things he should learn
Things he would need in this deceitful world
Which way to run or which way to turn

He became strong, everyone looked to him
One of the boys, a beacon in the night
And when he spoke, people would gather in
They would stay close, he'd make them feel all right

One, one precious life
Only a memory tonight
One, one precious life
Only a memory to light
The years of tenderness
Make them burn bright

He wasn't scared, he had no fear at all
Said his goodbyes and marched off to war
And as he looked back he heard his mother call
Said she'd be waiting at heaven's door

Soon to be killed, left on a muddy field
And all of his thoughts were scattered just like seeds
And he never knew, threw up his arms and reeled
He felt no pain, his heart start to bleed

One, one precious life
Only a memory tonight
One, one precious life
Only a memory to light
The years of tenderness
Make them burn bright

Only a memory tonight
One, one, one precious life
Only a memory to light
The years of tenderness
Make them burn, burn, burn
Burn





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  1. M.... c....

    Why would you give this a thumbs down ? .Whats wrong with people?

  2. M.... P....

    Great song.

  3. C.... L....

    Great song

  4. a.... ....

    Brings out the emotions in me

  5. M.... T....

    One of the best songs of that album!tipical magnum sound, amazing!
    here is my video of Cry 4 You, off the same album https://youtu.be/PG8Ea07LJtI

  6. M.... b....

    An absolute gem 👌

  7. N.... G....

    ONE!!!! ONE LIFE!!

    Epic vocals.

  8. J.... ....

    This is ABSOLUTELY awesome. Mark Stanway you should be proud ;) ;) ;)

  9. �.... �....

    I love it. The best band!

  10. J.... W....

    Who was the twat who had the audacity to dislike this, you must have a sad life

    J.... W....

    A sad Jealous life

  11. J.... W....

    Masterpiece...enormously underrated

    J.... W....

    Mark Stanway, you legend

  12. L.... N....

    I could not agree more. One of their best songs.

  13. A.... K....

    ...fascinantni vokalni aranžmani...

  14. �.... �....

    the best

  15. v.... v....

    the heartshaking song

  16. m.... ....

    Großartiger Song,
    DANKE fürs Einstellen!!!!!

  17. M.... D....

    Their best song

    M.... D....

    Marta Donaire not entirely true ..x they are all good ;))

  18. C.... W....

    einer der BESTEN Songs von Magnum !!! einfach nur endlos Geillllllllllll ^^

    C.... W....

    Still love it as of the days I bought the new released album. I think it was my last LP record I bought.

  19. M.... E....

    Love it !

  20. U.... K....

    Super Musick!!!!!!!!!

  21. g.... g....

    my fave magnum song of all time.

  22. v.... ....

    OH MAN these guys still ROCK MY SOUL...So great to find stuff I hadnt heard. Don't think they ever got there dues in North America . I'm just grateful I discovered there music. SACRED HOUR was my song. An inspiration to go on & make the music in my soul. Peace & Love

  23. N.... ....

    Thanks for uploading with good quality

  24. t.... ....

    wow i love this band, but i have not heard this song before, thankyou for posting. :-)

  25. M.... ....

    @thesearevideos15 i have done! check out some of my older stuff mate.