Rememory
"Donnie Trumpet" Lyrics
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Take a break when I break my leg
Save the day when I take her hand
Ohh
Take a break when I break my leg
Save the day when I take her hand
And she break my heart
And she take an arm and leg and a car and the kidsAnd the court's taking course on me
And of course I'm remorseful
But more so for the kids forced to use morse code
Poor souls ain't got no voices
Take a disco nap when disco's dead
And the word goes live and I fix those heads
And the disco's flop but the track don't skip
And the words don't jumble and the milk don't curdle
And the cookie don't crumble
And the one eyed man screamed
"Marco this no joke, this code red", too late
The blind townspeople finally found people
Kingdom came, freedom reigned
See what I'm sayin? Took his name
Who got that hook up on that Peter Pan? The book is broke
He shook his hand
Tell me how you feel inside, tell me oh yeah, oh yeah
Tell me, tell me how you feel inside
Tell me how you feel, tell me
Tell me, tell me how you feel inside
Tell me how you feel inside, ma
Tell me, tell me how you feel tonight
Tell me how you feel
Tell me how you feel
Oh, oh, oh
Young man lay, lay your head down
Tell me of your day (day)
Rememory you'll say
Chancelor baby you're uneasy, I can tell
But in your way you're on your way
Rememory, you're safe
The song Rememory by Donnie Trumpet is a complex take on various themes of love, loss, regret and self-reflection. The song is filled with numerous metaphors, and the entire verse is a unique form of storytelling. Donnie speaks of taking a break when he broke his leg and taking hold of someone's hand to save the day, referring to moments of adversity in his life. Yet, he admits that sometimes, he cannot save himself from heartbreak or the consequences of past mistakes. He laments about losing everything, including his kids in the court case and remorseful about the kids being forced to use morse code. He tries to take the listener through the metaphorical journey of fixing the brokenness when everything is on the brink of falling apart. Donnie refers to taking a disco nap when disco is dead, creating an atmosphere of taking a break in times of turmoil, and waiting for the right opportunities to come along.
However, the song isn't entirely about hardships and downfalls. It takes a positive turn in the latter verses, with Donnie talking about how freedom came about, the blind townspeople found people, and the kingdom came. The song ends with an optimistic outlook on life, a message of staying strong and safe, and moments of rememory. The chorus of the song is particularly catchy, creating a sense of emotional release, with the various ways of asking listeners how they feel.
* The song 'Rememory' was released in 2018, part of Donnie Trumpet's album 'Quartet'
* Donnie Trumpet is a stage name for Nico Segal, a trumpeter, rapper, and composer from Chicago
* The song features vocal performances from Jamila Woods, Nosaj Thing, and Cam O'bi
* Chance The Rapper features in the music video of the song, released to global acclaim
* The song is a tribute to Francis Farewell Starlite, who appears on the song 'Forever Always'
* The song has been listed among the best 100 songs of the decade by Consequence of Sound, Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone
* "Rememory" was nominated for the Best Rap Album, Alternative & Urban category as part of the national Independent Music Awards.
* Nico revealed that the song "Rememory" was written on the final night of a three-week studio residency
* The song was produced by Grouplove's Ryan Rabin and was recorded at Sonic Ranch in the Texas borderlands
* Nico Segal wrote the trumpet part of the song about a week after his father died
Chords: It's difficult to provide an accurate chord transcription of the song as no standard transcription is available and the instruments used are complex. The song progresses in C Major, and the first chord in the chorus is usually C Major (C), followed by G Major (G), and ending with F major (F). During the verses, there is a flowing riff on the guitar and the trumpet that involves intricate picking and plucking. During the bridge, there is an ascending and descending pattern of the chords Em, B, and D.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh, uh, uh
Non verbal expression indicating uncertainty or hesitation.
Take a break when I break my leg
Suggesting to relax during an injury or difficult moment.
Save the day when I take her hand
To have an opportunity to be a hero in a romantic situation.
And she break my heart
Depicts an emotional heartbreak in a romantic relationship.
And she take an arm and leg and a car and the kids
A metaphor for experiencing devastating consequences after a relationship ends.
And the court's taking course on me
To be dealing with legal issues or a lawsuit.
And of course I'm remorseful
Feeling regretful after the end of a relationship.
But more so for the kids forced to use morse code
A metaphor for the difficulty children have in communicating after a break-up.
Poor souls ain't got no voices
The children being the most affected by break-ups, but not having a say in it.
Take a disco nap when disco's dead
To rest when the time is appropriate.
And the word goes live and I fix those heads
To fix a problem before it becomes widespread.
And the disco's flop but the track don't skip
To have resilience even when something fails.
And the words don't jumble and the milk don't curdle
To have stability during a trying time.
And the cookie don't crumble
Similar to the previous line; to have strength and perseverance during tough times.
And the one eyed man screamed "Marco this no joke, this code red", too late
The urgency of a situation in which time to react has passed.
The blind townspeople finally found people
To discover meaning in a situation after being confused or lost.
Kingdom came, freedom reigned
To have a positive, prosperous outcome after experiencing trials.
See what I'm sayin? Took his name
Expression for affirmation in what you're trying to convey.
Who got that hook up on that Peter Pan? The book is broke
To be in search of a childish adventure or dream, but they are no longer accessible.
He shook his hand
To express respect or gratitude with a gesture.
Tell me how you feel inside, tell me oh yeah, oh yeah
Asking someone to express their emotions.
Tell me, tell me how you feel inside
To show genuine interest in someone's emotional state.
Tell me how you feel, tell me
Another repeated line to ask how someone is feeling.
Tell me, tell me how you feel inside
A variation of the previous line asking someone to open up emotionally.
Tell me how you feel inside, ma
To respectfully prompt a mother figure to express her feelings.
Tell me, tell me how you feel tonight
Another variation of the repeated lines to ask about emotions.
Young man lay, lay your head down
The beginning of a comforting statement to someone who may be troubled.
Tell me of your day (day)
Asking someone to share about their day or recent life experiences.
Rememory you'll say
To remind oneself of past experiences and memories.
Chancelor baby you're uneasy, I can tell
To observe uneasiness in someone, even if unspoken.
But in your way you're on your way
To suggest that despite the uneasiness, the person is still progressing forward.
Rememory, you're safe
To reassure someone that reflecting on past memories in a present setting is not threatening.
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: CHANCELOR JOHNATHON BENNETT, NICO SEGAL
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