Melody For A Memory
Daryl Hall · Other Songs - Daryl Hall
One for the money
One song I'm writing for you
And if you can't take me with you girl
Take this Melody for a Memory
Love in the morning
Love in the late afternoon
There'll be no words when I leave you girl
Just a Melody for a Memory
And if you can't take me with you
Take this Melody for a Memory
She cried when he left her
Her eyes went black with the blue
The infrequent letters
The sooner the better
The cold distant phone calls
Will have to do
And if you can't take me with you
Take this Melody for a Memory
Take part of me, take part of me
Take this Melody for a Memory
One song I'm writing for you
And if you can't take me with you girl
Take this Melody for a Memory
Love in the morning
Love in the late afternoon
There'll be no words when I leave you girl
Just a Melody for a Memory
And if you can't take me with you
Take this Melody for a Memory
She cried when he left her
Her eyes went black with the blue
The infrequent letters
The sooner the better
The cold distant phone calls
Will have to do
And if you can't take me with you
Take this Melody for a Memory
Take part of me, take part of me
Take this Melody for a Memory
Melody For A Memory
Daryl Hall's 'Melody For A Memory' stands as a quintessential example of his signature smooth, soulful R&B style that defined the late 1970s and early 1980s. As a lead vocalist for Hall & Oates, Hall delivered this track with a warm, baritone tone characteristic of his discography, blending romantic balladry with a laid-back groove. The song reflects the era's emphasis on polished production and melodic hooks, capturing the intimate atmosphere often found in his recordings. It exemplifies the band's ability to craft timeless love songs that balance emotional depth with radio-friendly appeal, cementing their status as pioneers of modern soul-pop.