Do You Ever Remember?
Nick Drake Lyrics
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Now you’re so far away
Things that we used to laugh about
Crazy things we’d say
There were so many may times
When every word was a song
There were so many gay times
Before it all went oh so wrong
But time is ever a vagabond
Time was always a thief
Time can steal away happiness
But time can take away grief
So I won’t try to remember
For that way leads to regret
No I won’t try to remember
What I can never forget
The lyrics of Nick Drake's "Do You Ever Remember?" speak about reminiscence and the effects of time on memories. The song portrays a sense of nostalgia for a time that once was but is now gone. The singer reflects on a past where he had a strong connection with someone who is now far away. They used to laugh and say crazy things together, and every word they spoke was like a song. However, something changed, and it all went wrong. We learn that time is responsible for this change - it's a thief that can steal our happiness, but it's also a balm that can heal our grief.
Despite all of this, the singer decides that he won't try to remember. The way of remembering leads to regret, and that isn't something he wants to carry with him. The line "What I can never forget" is the twist in the lyrics. It signals that there are some memories that stick with us forever, even if we try to forget them.
In summary, the lyrics to "Do You Ever Remember?" are about the power of memory and the impact of time on it. The song speaks to the feeling of longing we all have for something that will never come back.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you ever remember
Do you recall memories of our past together?
Now you’re so far away
After moving away, do you still remember?
Things that we used to laugh about
Do you remember the jokes and stories that made us happy?
Crazy things we’d say
Do you remember the irrational yet funny ideas we shared?
There were so many may times
We spent numerous moments together
When every word was a song
Every conversation we had was musical
There were so many gay times
We enjoyed so many happy moments together
Before it all went oh so wrong
Before our relationship turned sour
But time is ever a vagabond
Time is unpredictable
Time was always a thief
Time always takes something away from us
Time can steal away happiness
Time can take away the things that make us happy
But time can take away grief
Time can also heal our pain and sorrows
So I won’t try to remember
I won't bring up these memories anymore
For that way leads to regret
Reminiscing on the past can bring sadness and disappointment
No I won’t try to remember
I don't want to remember
What I can never forget
But these memories will always be with me
Contributed by Cameron T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
tanvir al imam hasan
one of my favourite. She was one of the true poetic composer. Love and respect for this beautiful mind.
Ángela López
Do you ever remember?
Now you are so far away
Things that we used to laugh about
Crazy things we'd say
There were so many May times
When every word was a song
There were so many gay times
Before it all went all so wrong
But time is ever a vagabond
Time was always a thief
Time can steal away happiness
But time can take away grief
So I won't try to remember
For that way leads to regret
Though I will try to remember
What I can never forget
-Molly Drake
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Jeff Flashinski
I think the last line is "No I won't try". It clearly sounds like a "no" to me. Plus, that seems to be what the song is about. She isn't going to try to remember. She doesn't need to try because it is impossible for her to forget.
Flipindistical Productions
@Jeff Flashinski I noticed that