Trembling Blue Stars

The Imperfection Of Memory

Album: Fast Trains And Telegraph Wires [Special Reissue] [2016]
Author: Robert James Wratten

I can’t hold onto you like I promised to

Said I’d always remember

But every day your face grows fainter

Every day a little fainter

You knew that this would happen didn’t you

When you stood and begged me

To remember your existence

You knew my memories would grow distant

An unbearable sadness fills the gaps

Left by details I can’t get back

I can’t get back

I never dreamt I’d be here failing you

The imperfection of memory

Now you’re more of a ghost than ever -

With your signal growing dimmer

I thought I’d have no trouble doing

What it was you were asking

Didn’t see the darkness coming

Into which you’re disappearing

An unbearable sadness fills the gaps

Left by details I can’t get back

I can’t get back

I’m failing but fighting to keep you

I’m fighting but failing to keep you

I’m failing but fighting to keep you

I’m fighting but failing to keep you