I Remember You
Chet Baker Russ Freeman Carson Smith and Bob Neel Lyrics
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Were we on the Nile?
Long, long ago
Singing our, our song
I recall that I saw you smile
I remember you
You're the one who made my dreams come true
I remember you
You're the one who said
I love you too
Didn't you know
I remember too a distant bell
And stars that fell
Like rain out of the blue
When my life is through
And the angels ask me
To recall
The thrill of them all
Then I shall tell them
I remember You
I remember too a distant bell
And stars that fell
Like rain out of the blue
When my life is through
And the angels ask me
To recall
The thrill of them all
Then I shall tell them
I remember you
If they should ask
I'll gladly tell them
I remember you
The lyrics to "I Remember You" convey a sense of wistful reminiscence and nostalgia for a past love. The opening lines evoke a sense of exotic travel and adventure, with references to Tahiti and the Nile. However, these kinds of details are ultimately less important than the emotions that are being recalled - the feeling of being young and in love, with all the excitement and intensity that comes with it.
The singer remembers not only the places he and his lover visited, but also the small moments of joy that made their time together special. He recalls the smile on his lover's face and the whispered declarations of love that they shared. The imagery of the distant bell and falling stars suggests a sense of cosmic significance to their relationship, as if it was destined to be something important and memorable.
Overall, "I Remember You" is a bittersweet meditation on the joys and sorrows of love, and the lasting impact that a former flame can have on a person's heart and memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Was it in Tahiti?
Trying to recall if the moment of happiness and love took place in Tahiti.
Were we on the Nile?
Wondering if the moment of joy and love occurred while they were on the Nile river.
Long, long ago
It has been a long time since that moment of delight and love.
Singing our, our song
Sharing a special song, a symbol of their love and happiness.
I recall that I saw you smile
Remembering vividly how happy the loved one was, and how that memory still brings joy and warmth to the heart.
You're the one who made my dreams come true
The loved one was the reason why dreams became a reality, a person who made life magical.
A few kisses ago
It has only been a short time since they were in love, but the memories are still alive.
You're the one who said
The loved one was the person who spoke these magic words that changed everything.
I love you too
Recalling the moment when the loved one confessed their love too.
Didn't you know
Asking if they knew how much the loved one meant for them.
And stars that fell
A memory of a magical moment when stars fell from the sky, as if the universe was also acknowledging the beauty of their love.
Like rain out of the blue
The falling stars were unexpected, as if they were a surprise and a blessing to their love.
When my life is through
Referring to the end of life, when memories will be the only thing that remains.
And the angels ask me
Reference to an afterlife where we will be judged and asked to remember the best moments of our lives.
To recall
Being asked to remember and recall favorite memories.
The thrill of them all
Alluding to how incredible life can be when love is a part of it and how that brings happiness and excitement.
Then I shall tell them
Promising to make love and the memories of it be a part of their permanent record after their life is over.
If they should ask
This is a continuation of the promise made to tell the angels all about the love story.
I'll gladly tell them
Showing his willingness and eagerness to share about the love story.
I remember you
The beloved was unforgettable and meant a great deal to the person singing the song.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHNNY MERCER, VICTOR SCHERTZINGER
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