Do You Remember
A. Legend Lyrics
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Don't believe it when you say that you fuckin' hate me, no
Use your tongue to crucify me, you motivate me, oh I
Throwing down when it ends up with your legs around me
Your legs around me, oh
I rise, you fall, we wreck it all
My pride is at your beck and call
That's what you do to me
That's what you do, you always do me right
Screaming through the night
Make me love and hate you at the same time
That's what you do to me
That's what you do to me, yeah
That's what you do, you watch me lose my mind
Make me feel like I
I would die if you were out of my life
That's what you do to me
I could stop, I could leave, but no, I don't wanna
It's a mess I'm obsessed with your kind of torture
It's my kind of torture
Oh, I rise, you fall, we wreck it all
You kill me with every kiss and don't you know
That's what you do to me
That's what you do to me
That's what you do to me
That's what you do to me
That's what you do, you always do me right
Screaming through the night
Make me love and hate you at the same time
That's what you do to me
That's what you do to me, yeah
That's what you do, you watch me lose my mind
Make me feel like I
I would die if you were out of my life
That's what you do to me
I don't know how you take control of me baby
I don't know how you got a hold
That's what you do to me
That's what you do to me
That's what you do, you always do me right
Screaming through the night
Make me love and hate you at the same time
That's what you do to me
That's what you do to me
That's what you do, you watch me lose my mind
Make me feel like I
I would die if you were out of my life
That's what you do to me
That's what you do, you always do me right, screaming through the night
Make me love and hate you at the same time
That's what you do to me, yeah
That's what you do, you watch me lose my mind
Make me feel like I
I would die if you were out of my life
That's what you do to me
In "Do You Remember," A. Legend sings about a toxic relationship that he just can't seem to let go of. The lyrics are full of contradictions and conflicting emotions, as he both loves and hates his partner and is both obsessed and tortured by them. He feels completely under their control, helpless to resist their hold on him, even though he knows deep down that it is not a healthy situation.
The opening lines suggest that the relationship has gone from "few to a hundred" and become incredibly intense and chaotic. Despite the constant fighting and negativity, A. Legend can't help feeling drawn to his partner and is motivated by their words, even when they are using their "tongue to crucify" him. The line "Throbbing down when it ends up with your legs around me" hints at a sexual element to the relationship, but it is couched in more negative language, suggesting that even this physical connection is not a positive one.
Throughout the song, A. Legend repeats the refrain "That's what you do to me," emphasizing the way that his partner's actions, no matter how painful or destructive, have a powerful effect on him. He feels like he would literally die if they were no longer in his life, even though he knows deep down that this is not a healthy way to feel. The final lines, "I don't know how you take control of me baby, I don't know how you got a hold," suggest that he is aware of the way his partner manipulates and controls him, but he is helpless to resist their power over him.
Overall, "Do You Remember" is a song about the paradoxical nature of toxic relationships, and the conflicting emotions that they can engender. A. Legend captures the complexity of this situation in his lyrics, using vivid imagery and powerful emotions to convey the way that he is both drawn to and repelled by his partner, unable to extricate himself from their grasp.
Line by Line Meaning
Go from few to a hundred and up it crazy
You make me feel alive and crazy, taking me from feeling very little to feeling intense emotions.
Don't believe it when you say that you fuckin' hate me, no
I don't believe it when you say you hate me because your actions show me otherwise.
Use your tongue to crucify me, you motivate me, oh I
When you criticize me, it motivates me to do better, but it also hurts me deeply.
Throwing down when it ends up with your legs around me
We have intense arguments and fights, but at the end of it, we end up being intimate.
Your legs around me, oh
We have physical intimacy which is intense and passionate.
I rise, you fall, we wreck it all
Our relationship is tumultuous and we constantly switch roles of who has more control and power.
My pride is at your beck and call
I am willing to give up my pride and humiliate myself to please you.
That's what you do to me
You have a powerful effect on me and my emotions, both positive and negative.
You always do me right
Even when things are bad between us, you still make me feel loved and wanted.
Screaming through the night
We have intense arguments and fights that can last for hours into the night.
Make me love and hate you at the same time
My emotions towards you are complicated and I have conflicting feelings of love and hatred.
You watch me lose my mind
You are aware of the effect you have on me and how you can drive me crazy.
Make me feel like I, I would die if you were out of my life
You have become such an important part of my life that I cannot imagine living without you.
I could stop, I could leave, but no, I don't wanna
Even though our relationship is difficult, I am not willing to leave because I am addicted to you and this toxic love.
It's a mess I'm obsessed with your kind of torture
Our relationship is chaotic and complicated, but I can't help but be obsessed with you and the pain you bring.
You kill me with every kiss and don't you know
Even though being with you is painful, I can't help but be drawn to you and feel alive when we kiss.
I don't know how you take control of me baby
I do not understand how you have such a hold on me and my emotions.
I don't know how you got a hold
I am unsure of how you have such a strong grip on my heart and mind.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BLAKE MILLS, JOHN LEGEND, JULIA MICHAELS, JUSTIN TRANTER, MATT SWEENEY
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ExquiziteHair
Most underrated song on this album. You feel the love!!! 2018!!
LaShonte Randle
Yes you do...I know I feel it...ijs
EightySevenDon
Indeed!
Kani Motshegoa
Thank you!!! I agree.
Wilma Okano
My daughter is going to play this at her wedding this Saturday. Our family has been estranged. Praying this song will touch hearts!
tyesha hardy
Omg....I can't express how much I've always loved this song
Sherman Burns Jr.
Beautiful Song,makes you Nostalgic and think about your Childhood,and miss the Loved Ones whom we've lost!!!!!💘💘
Gordon Walden
got me lifted. I have always loved this song and how he incorporated his family in on this track..its so soulful and reminds me of a church hymn.
Uche Sampson
Timeless piece of art!! Oh my!!!!
Niambi Murray
I can not express the richness of how much soulful love is in this song! It's beautiful honest and real!! Simply gorgeous!