Remember Me
2pac 2Pac Tupac Eminem The Notorious B.I.G. Biggie Eazy-E Outlawz Madonna Tim Booth Lyrics
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(Let's get 'em, Mary)
Don't forget to remember me
(Hey, hey, hey, hey, don't forget shawty, hey)
I'll be back so remember me
(Hey, hey, hey, so remember this)
Please keep me in your mind if we ever have to part
Don't forget to remember me
Ay, the king, modern day Martin Luther, Malcom X
I'm officially the freshest, don't dare forget
I'm gone momentarily, don't bury me, yet
Like Ali got, I got tha title back, prepare for that
When the world needed to ask where he was at
But when he need somethin' back, fade to black
Talking behind his back, you a hater for that
I don't expect nothin' less in the game of chess
You think five moves ahead and not behind
Jumped up, cheered when I got my time
Like yeah, one whole year I got in the grind
But get me losin' off your mind
Shawty, may I remind you that there ain't another
Who done been through what I been through
Time after time again you better get some in you
When you said it was over for him
And you thought he couldn't continue to floss
Here's to your memory loss, sucker
Don't forget to remember me
(Ah, don't forget shawty)
I'll be back so remember me
(Hey, don't forget shawty, ya, ya, remember this shawty)
Please keep me in your mind if we ever have to part
(Hey, hey, hey, so don't forget shawty)
Don't forget to remember me
They say outta sight's out of mind
And nine times out of ten, me and out of pocket out of line
You do it big, everybody that you out shined
Then your old lady fate talk 'bout how she got fine
She say she was tryin' to get away, he say about time
Right now we all thinkin', damn hopin' not mine
But when it's lights out for you and you're locked down
Ain't no tellin' whether or not your lady when and got down
With that crawl town 'cause he hot now
Rippin' up your love letters, liftin' up her night gown
Right now somebody baby momma gettin' piped down
Kids in the next room listenin', momma pipe down
The thought hurt, don't it? But maybe she's strong enough for it
Or ain't get that lonely 'cause you wasn't gone long enough
Trump, it's just a temporarily setback
It's on when I get back, please don't forget that
Don't forget to remember me
(So don't forget, shawty)
I'll be back so remember me
(Ya, hey, it's the king, bitch!)
Please keep me in your mind if we ever have to part
(Hey, hey, hey, don't forget shawty)
Don't forget to remember me
(Drop it, Mary)
I don't mean to feel like this, don't mean to think like this
My heart just has to be sure
That the love that I give to you, that's the love I get from you
I need to be safe and secure
(Hey, hey, just let me know you're thinking about me)
Don't forget to remember me
(Hey, hey, hey, don't forget shawty)
I'll be back so remember me
(Hey, don't forget shawty, hey, what's on your mind, shawty?)
Please keep me in your mind if we ever have to part
(Hey, hey, hey, don't forget shawty)
Don't forget to remember me
No, no, no, no, no, no, no
Hey, just a friendly message for everybody in American
Who thought I was gon' fail
Partner, it's a year and a day and counting, you understand that?
By the time you hear this, I'll pro'ly be halfway home
Now remember that, suckas
The song Remember Me is a collaboration between 2Pac and singer Mary J. Blige. The lyrics talk about leaving a mark on the world and asking to be remembered. 2Pac shares his aspirations and ambitions with references to historical figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Muhammad Ali, emphasizing his own impact and legacy. He also talks about the challenges he faced, including betrayal and imprisonment, which makes his message of remembrance and resilience even more powerful. Mary J. Blige adds her soulful voice to the song, bringing a touch of vulnerability and emotion to the chorus.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was originally intended to be a duet between 2Pac and Madonna. However, the Queen of Pop's record label refused to release her vocals, so Mary J. Blige was brought in to replace her. Another fact is that the song was released posthumously after 2Pac's death - it appeared on his 2003 album "Better Dayz". Remember Me samples the song "I Can't Hide From Love" by Mary J. Blige, giving the collaboration a sense of continuity and mutual respect. The lyrics of the song have been analyzed and interpreted in various ways, with some seeing it as a commentary on 2Pac's legacy and others as a more personal message to his fans and loved ones.
The song uses a simple structure and chord progression, with a repetitive piano pattern and sparse instrumentation. The chords are Am, F, C, and G, giving the song a melancholic and reflective tone. The chorus is the most memorable part of the song, with Mary J. Blige's soaring vocals emphasizing the message of remembrance and leaving a lasting impact. The verses are more focused on 2Pac's personal struggles and ambitions, providing a contrast to the chorus and adding depth to the song. Overall, Remember Me is a powerful and introspective collaboration between two of the most influential artists of their generation.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't forget to remember me
Remember me when I'm gone and keep my memory alive
I'll be back so remember me
I'll come back, so hold onto thoughts of me until then
Please keep me in your mind if we ever have to part
Remember me if we have to separate and keep our bond strong
Ay, the king, modern day Martin Luther, Malcom X
I'm a leader who will fight for justice and equality like Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X
I'm officially the freshest, don't dare forget
I'm the best and I want you to remember that
I'm gone momentarily, don't bury me, yet
I'll be gone for a short time, don't think I'm gone forever
Like Ali got, I got tha title back, prepare for that
I regained my status like how Muhammad Ali regained his boxing title, so be ready for me to come back stronger
When the world needed to ask where he was at
Everyone was curious about my whereabouts
But when he need somethin' back, fade to black
When I needed help, people turned their backs on me
Talking behind his back, you a hater for that
Spreading rumors about me shows that you're a hater
I don't expect nothin' less in the game of chess
This behavior is typical in a cunning and strategic game like chess
You think five moves ahead and not behind
To be successful, you need to think ahead and plan for the future
Jumped up, cheered when I got my time
People celebrated when I got my opportunity or success
Like yeah, one whole year I got in the grind
I worked hard for a whole year to get to where I am
But get me losin' off your mind
Don't think for a second that I will lose or fail
Shawty, may I remind you that there ain't another
Let me remind you that I'm one of a kind and irreplaceable
Who done been through what I been through
No one has experienced what I have experienced
Time after time again you better get some in you
I keep going through tough times, and you should be prepared to go through them too
When you said it was over for him
When people thought I was done or had no chance
And you thought he couldn't continue to floss
And you thought I couldn't keep showing off my success
Here's to your memory loss, sucker
You were wrong, and now you look foolish
They say outta sight's out of mind
When you're not around, people tend to forget about you
And nine times out of ten, me and out of pocket out of line
Most of the time, when I'm not around, I'm in trouble or doing something wrong
You do it big, everybody that you out shined
When you're successful, everyone tries to compete with or outdo you
Then your old lady fate talk 'bout how she got fine
Your partner starts bragging about how attractive or desirable they are
She say she was tryin' to get away, he say about time
Your partner was trying to leave you, and someone else thinks it's about time they found someone better
Right now we all thinkin', damn hopin' not mine
We're all hoping this situation doesn't happen to us
But when it's lights out for you and you're locked down
When you're in trouble or in jail
Ain't no tellin' whether or not your lady when and got down
There's no telling if your partner cheated on you or not
With that crawl town 'cause he hot now
She could've cheated with someone who is now popular or successful
Rippin' up your love letters, liftin' up her night gown
Your partner could've been destroying memories of your relationship and being intimate with someone else
Right now somebody baby momma gettin' piped down
Right now, someone's partner is having sex with someone else
Kids in the next room listenin', momma pipe down
The children are in the next room, and their mother should be quiet
The thought hurt, don't it? But maybe she's strong enough for it
This is a painful thought, but maybe your partner is strong enough to handle it
Or ain't get that lonely 'cause you wasn't gone long enough
Maybe your partner didn't get lonely because you weren't gone for a long time
Trump, it's just a temporarily setback
This is just a temporary problem or obstacle
It's on when I get back, please don't forget that
I'll come back and prove myself, so don't forget about me
I don't mean to feel like this, don't mean to think like this
I don't want to feel insecure or doubtful
My heart just has to be sure
I need to be certain about the love we have for each other
That the love that I give to you, that's the love I get from you
I hope the love I give you is reciprocated
I need to be safe and secure
I need to feel safe and secure in our relationship
Hey, just a friendly message for everybody in American
This is a message for everyone in America
Who thought I was gon' fail
Who thought I would fail
Partner, it's a year and a day and counting, you understand that?
It's been a year and a day, and I'm still standing, do you understand that?
By the time you hear this, I'll pro'ly be halfway home
By the time you hear this, I'll probably be halfway done with my sentence
Now remember that, suckas
Remember this, haters
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jamal F. Jones, Clifford J. Harris, Esther Dean, Jason Lamont Perry
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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