The duo took a brief hiatus beginning in 2004 while each member pursued solo projects. They reunited from 2008-2012 releasing two albums, before disbanding again until a reunion show in 2018 and announcement of a new EP, Waves.
Remember
Azure Ray Lyrics
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When you know you can touch the bottom now
It's the southern way, said your mother,
'Stay in shallow, shallow water
Don't touch the ground'
But then a slithering, sliding form
Catches you before you reach the shore
You reach out towards the trouble
You've got him now, but how?
And you thrust him to the sky
Arms raised high, you make a why
There is no fear, there is no pain inside
As you twist and write
This is how you remember yourself
Arms raised high, needing no help
And you know you can't keep this steady pose
You must release him somehow
But as you loosen your hold
The fight you felt, it is old
It's over now
His body, lifeless and cold
You throw him down
And you raise your arms up to the sky
Raised high, you make a why
There is no fear, there is no pain inside
As the sun still shines on these drying lines
This is how you remember yourself
Arms raised to heaven, needing no help
The lyrics of Azure Ray's song Remember seem to be exploring themes of self-discovery and empowerment. The first stanza talks about how someone is treading water even though they can touch the bottom, possibly symbolizing how we stay in our comfort zones, afraid to take the risk of venturing into deeper waters. The lyrics "Stay in shallow, shallow water / Don't touch the ground" could be interpreted as a warning from someone to play it safe and not to take any chances. However, the singer encounters a dangerous situation where they are attacked by a venomous creature. Instead of succumbing to fear, they seize the opportunity to face their fears head-on and come out victorious. The chorus of the song reflects how the singer overcomes their fear by raising their arms, feeling no pain or fear inside.
The second stanza may be interpreted as the singer relishing in their newfound sense of empowerment, symbolised by the image of the sun shining on the drying lines. The image of the singer holding the lifeless body of the creature can be seen as a metaphor for the singer having overcome their fears and inhibitions. The song ends with the singer raising their arms to the sky, arms raised to heaven, needing no help. The song is beautifully written and poetically evocative, providing the listener with an inspiring and cathartic narrative.
Line by Line Meaning
And you tread on the water
You are trying to walk on water.
When you know you can touch the bottom now
You are aware that you can touch the bottom, yet you are still trying to walk on water.
It's the southern way, said your mother, 'Stay in shallow, shallow water
Your mother advised you to stay in shallow water because it's a common practice in the southern region.
Don't touch the ground'
Your mother warned you not to touch the ground.
But then a slithering, sliding form
You encounter a creature moving on the ground.
Catches you before you reach the shore
The creature attacks you before you get to safety.
And as he strikes, full of venom
The creature bites you with its venomous fangs.
You reach out towards the trouble
You try to fight the creature.
You've got him now, but how?
You have defeated the creature, but you are unsure how you did it.
And you thrust him to the sky
You hold the creature up in victory.
Arms raised high, you make a why
You raise your arms and question the experience.
There is no fear, there is no pain inside
You feel no fear or pain from the experience.
As you twist and write
You contort your body in excitement.
This is how you remember yourself
This experience will be etched in your memory forever.
Arms raised high, needing no help
You are victorious and don't need assistance afterwards.
And you know you can't keep this steady pose
You realize you can't maintain your celebratory pose forever.
You must release him somehow
You need to let go of the defeated creature.
But as you loosen your hold
As you release the creature from your grasp.
The fight you felt, it is old
The battle is over, and you feel the fight is in the past.
It's over now
The battle has ended.
His body, lifeless and cold
The creature is dead and no longer moving.
You throw him down
You dispose of the dead creature.
And you raise your arms up to the sky
You raise your arms to the heavens to celebrate.
Raised high, you make a why
You raise your arms high and question the event.
There is no fear, there is no pain inside
You still feel no fear or pain from the experience.
As the sun still shines on these drying lines
The sun continues to shine on the drying marks on your body.
This is how you remember yourself
This experience will be a part of your identity for the rest of your life.
Arms raised to heaven, needing no help
You celebrate your victory without needing any assistance or support.
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