I Remember
A Day To Remember / A Day To Remember Lyrics
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Aw come on, you gotta try and look at things like me
I never needed anything I got,
I never keep anything I have, what do I have?
Mostly things that'll never last
Then I think back
I remember sleeping in the van
Said goodbye to friends and family cause they could never understand.
I remember jumping off of cliff tops
I remember playing with no one there
Yeah I knew if I became successful it wouldn't change who I am cause where I've been
'Cause where I've been
They wonder why I hide myself from everyone,
from everything, man come on
You wouldn't last a day as me
Everyone loves me for my past, but they always hate me in the present
Why can't you just meet me somewhere in the middle?
It's in the hardest times we grow the most
I remember when I first saw the country
I remember sleeping in the van
Said goodbye to friends and family cause they could never understand
I remember jumping off of cliff tops
I remember playing with no one there
Yeah I knew if I became successful it wouldn't change who I am cause where I've been
'Cause where I've been.
Speeding up, to slow down
Side glances around this crowd all at me
There must be something I can't see, so tell me
Hold me up, help me out
As I circle around what makes me happy
There isn't one place that I can be without leaving
This is my life
I remember when I first saw the country
I remember sleeping in the van
Said goodbye to friends and family, they could never understand
They don't understand
They don't understand
I remember jumping off of cliff tops
I remember playing with no one there
Yeah I knew if I became successful it wouldn't change who I am
I remember the coast of California
I remember trucks stops cross the land
Never kept too many idols cause we were busy being them
I remember waking up in Georgia. I remember quitting my last job
Yeah I knew if I became successful it wouldn't change who I was, where I've been
Cause where I've been.
In the song "I Remember" by A Day to Remember, the lead singer reflects on his life, both in the past and in the present. The song is about the experiences he's had and the things he's seen throughout his life. He notes that he's never wished any of the things he's been through on anyone else, but at the same time, he's always tried to look at the positive side of life in order to find a way to move forward. He's also never been particularly materialistic, not caring about the things he has or owns. Instead, he values experiences above all else.
He goes on to say that he remembers when he first traveled the country, sleeping in a van and leaving behind friends and family who just couldn't understand his lifestyle. He reminisces about jumping off cliff tops and playing with no one there, and how he always knew that even if he became successful in life, that it wouldn't change who he was or where he'd come from. The singer speaks about feeling misunderstood by others and how it's hard for him to connect to people on the same level, as they don't go through the same things he does.
The chorus repeats itself throughout the song, as the singer reflects on where he's been and the journey he's taken to get where he is now. He notes that it's in the hard times that we grow the most, and that despite the difficulties he's faced, he's grateful for everything he's experienced. In the end, the song reflects the idea that life is a journey, and that it's not always easy, but it's worth it in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd never wish any of this on anyone or anything
Despite the good things that have happened to me, I wouldn't want anyone else to experience the hardships I have.
Aw come on, you gotta try and look at things like me
You need to try to see things from my perspective.
I never needed anything I got,
Although I have achieved success, I never actually needed any of it.
I never keep anything I have, what do I have?
I don't hold onto anything I've acquired, leaving me with nothing in the end.
Mostly things that'll never last
The things I have gained are temporary and will eventually disappear or fade away.
Then I think back
I reflect on my past experiences.
I remember when I first saw the country
I recall the first time I traveled across the United States.
I remember sleeping in the van
I recall sleeping in a van during my travels.
Said goodbye to friends and family cause they could never understand.
I had to say farewell to loved ones because they couldn't comprehend my need for adventure.
I remember jumping off of cliff tops
I recall taking risks and living life on the edge.
I remember playing with no one there
I recall being alone and enjoying my solitude.
Yeah I knew if I became successful it wouldn't change who I am cause where I've been
I knew that my success wouldn't alter my identity because my experiences had already defined me.
'Cause where I've been
Where I've been has shaped who I am and my future.
They wonder why I hide myself from everyone, from everything, man come on
People question why I keep myself closed off, but it's understandable given my experiences.
You wouldn't last a day as me
It's unlikely that anyone could handle my life and all its challenges.
Everyone loves me for my past, but they always hate me in the present
People appreciate my past experiences, but often criticize and judge me in the present.
Why can't you just meet me somewhere in the middle?
I wish people could understand me and find a common ground instead of either loving or hating me.
It's in the hardest times we grow the most
Our most difficult experiences are where we learn and develop the most.
Speeding up, to slow down
I'm moving quickly in life, but trying to slow down and find happiness.
Side glances around this crowd all at me
People are staring at me and judging my every move.
There must be something I can't see, so tell me
I'm struggling to understand why people treat me the way they do and need others to explain it to me.
Hold me up, help me out
I need support and guidance from those around me.
As I circle around what makes me happy
I'm searching for and trying to find what truly makes me happy.
There isn't one place that I can be without leaving
I can never stay in one place forever as my restless spirit needs adventure.
This is my life
This is the way I've chosen to live my life.
They don't understand
Those around me can't fully comprehend my experiences.
I remember the coast of California
I recall my travels along the California coastline.
I remember trucks stops cross the land
I remember staying in various truck stops during my travels.
Never kept too many idols cause we were busy being them
I didn't idolize others because I was busy living a life worth admiring.
I remember waking up in Georgia. I remember quitting my last job
I recall waking up in Georgia and making the decision to quit my previous job.
Yeah I knew if I became successful it wouldn't change who I was, where I've been
I knew that my past experiences had defined me and that success wouldn't alter that.
Cause where I've been.
Where I've been and what I've done has shaped who I am today.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Wade, Jeremy Wade McKinnon, Thomas H. Denney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
DTRofficial
As a musician, the line "i remember quitting my last job" is really inspiring.
Mystic Sopath
More than anything
CGagnon5
"Never kept too many idols cause we were busy being them."
chills every time. so much goddamn respect for these guys
Taryn Trent
This is so true. I get goosebumps to this song. And especially that part.
Thisguyphuxx
"Never kept too many idols, cause we were busy being them."
Imagine writing those lyrics just thinking and knowing the impact you have on peoples lives and the way its delivered is so beautiful and sends chills every time I listen to it.
steven12345gerrard
"It's in the hardest times you grow the most" such a simple fucking line but it's hits so hard. It's such a shame their music isn't as popular as it should be.
Skylar Lagrone
i fell in love with that line as well like wow i want it inked on me
steven12345gerrard
yeah i was thinking of going for it as well hahaha. either that or "all hail the theif, forever trying to separate you and me" the document speaks for itself
rrooster1
I just finished getting my masters in education, and I actually titled one of the high school lessons I taught after that line (there were a few kids in the class who were fans of ADTR)
steven12345gerrard
that's pretty amazing man. adtr for life