I Remember
Bully Lyrics


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I remember
I remember my old habits
I remember getting too fucked up
And I remember throwing up in your car
I remember
I remember showing up at your house
And I remember hurting you so bad
And I remember the way your sheets smelt

I know what makes you cry
I know when you mean it
Who knows you better than
I do!

I remember
I remember that box of letters
I remember that naked photo
And I remember things getting better
I remember
I remember when I met your dad
I remember all about your mom
I remember what you do on Christmas

I know what makes you cry
I know when you mean it
Who knows you better than
I know everything that freaks you out




That makes you mad
That makes you melt

Overall Meaning

The song "I Remember" by Bully is a moving and introspective piece that explores the memories and regrets of the singer. The song starts with a nostalgic tone, with the singer reminiscing about old habits and how she used to get "too fucked up." She then goes on to recall a night where she threw up in someone's car, showing the mistakes of the past and the reckless way she used to live her life. It then becomes apparent that the person she is singing to is someone she has hurt before, as she remembers "hurting you so bad" and the way their sheets used to smell.


As the song progresses, the singer begins to list memories she cherishes, such as a box of letters and a naked photo. She remembers meeting her partner's dad and all about her mom, showing that despite her past mistakes, she still values the important moments in her life. The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, with the singer proclaiming that she knows the person better than anyone else, even with all of their flaws and quirks. She knows what makes the person cry and when they really mean something. The last line of the chorus, "I know everything that freaks you out, that makes you mad, that makes you melt" is particularly powerful, showing that despite all of the difficulties they may face, the relationship is an all-encompassing and passionate one.


Overall, "I Remember" is a song about the ups and downs of relationships and the importance of cherishing memories, both good and bad. It's a deeply personal and reflective piece that showcases the singer's vulnerability and ability to introspect.


Line by Line Meaning

I remember
I have vivid memories


I remember my old habits
I remember the past practices I engaged in


I remember getting too fucked up
I recall overindulging and getting really drunk


And I remember throwing up in your car
I have a memory of being sick and vomiting in your vehicle


I remember
I have more strong memories


I remember showing up at your house
I remember the time I arrived at your residence


And I remember hurting you so bad
I have a recollection of causing you significant emotional pain


And I remember the way your sheets smelt
I remember the scent of your bedding


I know what makes you cry
I understand what triggers your tears


I know when you mean it
I can sense when you're sincere


Who knows you better than I do!
There's nobody who understands you better than I do


I remember
I have even more memories to share


I remember that box of letters
I recall the correspondence you kept in a crate


I remember that naked photo
I have a memory of a revealing picture you once shared with me


And I remember things getting better
I remember when our situation improved


I remember
I still have even more memories to recount


I remember when I met your dad
I have a memory of our encounter with your father


I remember all about your mom
I remember various things about your mother


I remember what you do on Christmas
I have a recollection of what you typically do during the Christmas season


I know what makes you cry
I understand your triggers for tears


I know when you mean it
I can tell when you're being genuine in your words or actions


Who knows you better than I know everything that freaks you out
There's nobody who understands more of the things that scare or unsettle you like I do


That makes you mad
I know what angers you


That makes you melt
I know what fills you with emotion or makes you feel love




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frida albert

I remember...
I remember my old habits
I remember getting too fucked up
And I remember throwing up in your car

I remember...
I remember showing up at your house
And I remember hurting you so bad
And I remember the way your sheets smelt

I know what makes you cry
I know when you mean it
Who knows you better than
I do!?

I remember...
I remember that box of letters
I remember that naked photo
And I remember things getting better

I remember...
I remember when I met your dad
I remember all about your mom
I remember what you do on Christmas

I know what makes you cry
I know when you mean it
Who knows you better than

I know everything that freaks you out
That makes you mad
That makes you melt



All comments from YouTube:

ghost

These guys take me back. Feels like I'm a kid listening to something like the Pixies or Dinosaur Jr. for the first time again.

Nocturnal

I love you

ghost

@Nocturnal i will love you forever

FoxPug

This band restored my faith in modern music.
Her voice is incredible! No autotune needed. Incredible purity in every aspect of the sound and feel without pretentious tripe.

Thank you, Bully!

Kenneth Tanner

I was saying to myself it's a miracle that I found a REAL Alternative Rock band that doesn't have that Indie pop sound !

Roland M

In just two minutes this song does so much!  Love how she's singing her heart out by 1:40 and by the end she's like, "alright...next one"...takes sip of drink.  This band reminds me, very fondly, of the late 90s... I mean even before the "obvious" vocal comparisons to Hole, The Distillers, Veruca Salt perhaps....I was thinking Jesus and Mary Chain, Dinosaur Jr..  I mean these guys are "not really what I listen to anymore" but they're really, really good!

Kenneth Tanner

You have the same reaction as me !
It's a miracle that we have a Modern Alternative Rock band that doesn't have that dumb Indie Pop sound !
This band gives me the 90's vibes when Alternative Music used to be badass !

Lucy L

I saw Bully in concert opening for the Descendants late last year and immediately bought this album. So glad they're becoming more well known and more appreciated.

rocket79

Lucy Lago it sucks because they signed to sub pop so im sure their distribution and promotion has decreased

M P

the Descendents were one of the bands that kept me sane and alive as a teenager, makes me so happy they tapped Bully as an opener

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