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I Remember
The Roots Lyrics
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A stock trick from my empty repertoire
Another hopeless story never read at all
I'm better off looking for the end
Where the credits are
It's a pain living life against the grain
I'm looking back and y'all look the same
Troy, Mark, and little what's his name
Memory is rerunning it all
It's the flight of my fall and it's right on the wall
I remember
Can you remember?
How it was
I do
Remember, do you?
I remember
Can you remember?
How it was
I do
Remember, do you?
I used to ride the train to the same two stops
And look at the graffiti on the rooftops
Like the same song playing on the jukebox
Joint called "Faded Polaroids In A Shoebox"
Regardless to what the cadence is
It can't be forgotten like old acquaintances
I realize how depressing of a place it is
And when I notice my reflection whose face it is
I remember
Can you remember?
How it was
I do
Remember, do you?
I remember
Can you remember?
How it was
I do
Remember, do you?
I remember
Can you remember?
How it was
I do
Remember, do you?
I remember
Can you remember?
How it was
I do
Remember, do you?
It's only human to express the way you really feel
But that same humanity is my Achilles' heel
A leopard can't change his spots and never will
So I'm forever ill
Now I can never chill
What's keeping me from breaking out like Benadryl
When my baptism of fire resulted in a kill
Sometimes it's as cut and dry as a business deal
You gotta cause the blood of a close friend to spill
But you remember still
In 'I Remember,' the Roots rapper Black Thought reflects on memories of his past, his struggles growing up, and how certain moments are forever imprinted in his psyche. The lyrics ''I drew a 2 of hearts from a deck of cards, A stock trick from my empty repertoire, Another hopeless story never read at all'' suggests a feeling of redundancy and lack of purpose, as if the singer is stuck on a treadmill of monotony. He feels like his life is a hopeless story that is never even read, and constantly seeks out the 'end' or the 'credits' where he thinks everything will make sense.
Black Thought then goes on to reminisce about his daily commute to two same stops on the train, where he would look at graffiti on rooftops and listen to the same song on the jukebox. He calls this place a 'depressing' one, where he sees his own reflection and wonders whose face it belongs to. The lyrics suggest that he was going through a difficult time and the same mundane routine did not make it any easier.
Towards the end of the song, he talks about how expressing himself and being true to his emotions is his 'Achilles heel.' He feels like he is forever ill and can never relax or be completely at peace. The lyrics ''Sometimes it's as cut and dry as a business deal, You gotta cause the blood of a close friend to spill, But you remember still'' suggest that he has made difficult decisions in the past where he has lost close friends, and even though he remembers these moments still, it's a part of his life he can never change.
Line by Line Meaning
I drew a 2 of hearts from a deck of cards
I performed a basic card trick to avoid exposing my level of expertise
A stock trick from my empty repertoire
I used a typical trick from my limited set of skills
Another hopeless story never read at all
I have failed to share something important and meaningful
I'm better off looking for the end
I should focus on the conclusion instead of chasing a false hope
Where the credits are
Where the reward or recognition awaits
It's a pain living life against the grain
It's uncomfortable living life in a way that is different from others
I'm looking back and y'all look the same
I look back and see that people have not changed or grown
Troy, Mark, and little what's his name
I can't even remember the names of people who haven't made an impact on my life
Memory is rerunning it all
My memories keep reminding me of the past and repeating it
It's the flight of my fall and it's right on the wall
It is a metaphorical representation of my downfall, and it is apparent to everyone around me
I used to ride the train to the same two stops
I used to have a routine and specific destinations for my travel
And look at the graffiti on the rooftops
I found entertainment and beauty in unexpected places
Like the same song playing on the jukebox
There's a sense of nostalgia and familiarity in hearing the same thing repeatedly
Joint called "Faded Polaroids In A Shoebox"
The establishment's name reflects the idea of preserving and reflecting on memories
Regardless to what the cadence is
Despite the rhythm or tempo of the music
It can't be forgotten like old acquaintances
Memories and friendships persist despite the passage of time
I realize how depressing of a place it is
I came to the realization that this environment was not healthy for me
And when I notice my reflection whose face it is
When I look at myself, I am reminded of where I come from and my experiences
It's only human to express the way you really feel
It's natural to want to express your true emotions
But that same humanity is my Achilles' heel
My vulnerability and capacity to feel are also my weaknesses
A leopard can't change his spots and never will
People can't fundamentally change their nature
So I'm forever ill
I am always going to have a certain problem or condition
Now I can never chill
I can never fully relax or let my guard down
What's keeping me from breaking out like Benadryl
What's preventing me from breaking free from my limitations
When my baptism of fire resulted in a kill
When I had to go through a difficult ordeal and came out victorious but with a heavy price
Sometimes it's as cut and dry as a business deal
Sometimes a situation can be straightforward and devoid of emotion
You gotta cause the blood of a close friend to spill
You have to betray and harm someone close to you to succeed
But you remember still
Despite the success or cost, you still remember the events and their impact
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AHMIR K. THOMPSON, KARL B. JENKINS, KHARI ABDUL MATEEN, TARIK L. COLLINS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mike Ball
on Proceed V (Da Beatminerz remix)
So after purchasing “Do You Want More” the day it dropped, my guy the upped me from jump (pass the popcorn obvi) found this join on a European release and pressed play…the rest is history. But there in lies my question…what IS the history, the story on how, where, when, this was created? I need to know for context. Drop a link if there is one out there PLEASE! V 5 is a masterpiece!