Lyrics to
Memories Can’t Wait

This version of Memories Can’T Wait was released by Talking Heads in 1979.

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Do you remember anyone here?
No you don’t remember anything at all
I’m sleeping, I’m flat on my back
Never woke up, had no regrets

There’s a party in my mind…And it never stops
There’s a party up there all the time…They’ll
party till they drop
Other people can go home…Other peoplle they can split
I’ll be here all the time…I can never quit

Take a walk through the land of shadows
Take a walk through the peaceful meadows
Try not to look so disappointed
It isn’t what you hoped for, is it?
There’s a party in my mind…And I hope it never stops
I’m stuck here in this seat…I might not stand up

Other people can go home…Everyone else will split
I’ll be here all the time…I can never quit

Everything is very quiet
Everyone has gone to sleep
I’m wide awake on memories
There memories can’t wait.

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The lyrics for Memories Can’T Wait are defined as the words making up the song released by Talking Heads in 1979. It also includes the verses and words used by the background chorus in the song. Like many hit songs, the lyrics to Memories Can’T Wait have different meanings to different people. While it is clear in some of the lyrics what the artist is trying to really say, only Talking Heads and those working with them know all of the meanings behind all of the lyrics to their songs.

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