I Remember
D. Rice Lyrics
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The first time that I saw
Your head around the door
'Cause mine stopped working
I remember it well
There was wet in your hair
I was stood in the stairs
I want you here tonight
I want you here
'Cause I can't believe what I found
Oh, and you're here and I want you here
Nothing is taking me down, down, down
I remember it well
Taxied out of a storm
To watch you perform
And my ships were sailing
I remember it well
I was stood in your line
And your mouth, your mouth, your mind
I want you here tonight
I want you here
'Cause I can't believe what I found
Oh, and you're here and I want you here
Nothing is taking me down, down, down
Except you my love.
Except you my love
Come all ye lost
Dive into moss
I hope that my sanity covers the cost
To remove the stain of my love
Paper maché
Come all ye reborn
Blow off my horn
I'm driving real hard
This is love, this is porn
God will forgive me
But I, I whip myself with scorn, scorn
I want to hear what you have to say about me
Hear if you're gonna live without me
I want to hear what you want
I remember December
And I want to hear what you have to say about me
Hear if you're gonna live without me
I want to hear what you want
What the hell do you want?
The lyrics to D. Rice's song "I Remember" tell a story of a person recalling their memories of meeting someone they were attracted to. The first verse describes the moment when they first saw the person, and how everything else seemed to fade away. The second verse describes another memory of watching this person perform, and being captivated by their presence. Throughout the song, the singer expresses their desire for this person, stating that they can't believe they found them and nothing can bring them down except for the person themselves.
The chorus repeats the desire for the person to be there with the singer, showing just how important this individual is to them. The lines "Except you my love" convey that the only thing they need in this world is this person. The following verses and bridge explore different themes of love, from vulnerability to forgiveness, showcasing the complexity of the relationship. The bridge also features an interesting juxtaposition of "sanity" and "paper maché", as well as "love" and "porn".
Line by Line Meaning
I remember it well
I have a distinct recollection of this particular event
The first time that I saw
The moment I laid eyes on you for the first time
Your head around the door
When I saw you appear, standing at the entrance
'Cause mine stopped working
My mind stopped functioning properly
There was wet in your hair
Your hair was damp or slightly wet
I was stood in the stairs
I was standing on the stairs
And time stopped moving
The moment felt timeless or paused
I want you here tonight
I desire your presence tonight
'Cause I can't believe what I found
I am shocked and amazed by what I discovered
Oh, and you're here and I want you here
You are present and I want you to stay here
Nothing is taking me down, down, down
I am not being defeated or discouraged
Taxied out of a storm
I left a difficult situation and came to see you
To watch you perform
To observe your presentation or show
And my ships were sailing
I was successful or on track with my life goals
I was stood in your line
I was waiting in your queue or line
And your mouth, your mouth, your mind
I was captivated by your words and thoughts
Except you my love.
The only exception to things that could bring me down is you, my love
Come all ye lost
Everyone who is feeling unguided or uncertain
Dive into moss
Get lost in your surroundings or lose grip on what is going on
I hope that my sanity covers the cost
I hope that my state of mind will be able to pay for what is coming next
To remove the stain of my love
To cleanse the marks or blemishes left by the love I have shown
Paper maché
A material made from paper pulp that can be shaped into various objects
Come all ye reborn
Everyone who has been reborn or reinvented themselves
Blow off my horn
Let me brag about myself
I'm driving real hard
I am putting a lot of effort into something
This is love, this is porn
This is something that elicits feelings of both love and lust
God will forgive me
I believe that God will pardon me for my actions
But I, I whip myself with scorn, scorn
But I chastise and punish myself with harsh criticism
I want to hear what you have to say about me
I am curious about what your perception of me is
Hear if you're gonna live without me
I want to know if you can survive without me in your life
I want to hear what you want
I want to know what your desires and aspirations are
I remember December
I recall something that happened in December or a particular December in the past
What the hell do you want?
What exactly are you looking for or asking of me?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAMIEN GEORGE RICE
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Othmane
I think this song deserves a bit more context to explain its intensity:
This is a fight! a dialog between two lovers who found out that one is cheating on the other:
Lisa's verse is the cheated on. She's calm. Nostalgic. Strong. But in disbelief. Every word is like a bullet to her counter part.
Damien's verse is the cheater. He's confused. Acknowledging. Regretting. But angry, not on his counter part. On himself.
She mentions their first look, day, date... He mentions their last spark, that moment that ruined everything
She wants peace, it's over... He wants blame, a fight, a reaction.
This is one of the greatest poetries of modern world.
Neon Rust
You need to check out the different version of It Takes A Lot to Know a Man.
It's Lisa-less. But incredible.
Listen to:
The album recording.
The black and white acapella version - "one to one."
The live multi-instrument version.
All three are incredible in a different way
Othmane
I think this song deserves a bit more context to explain its intensity:
This is a fight! a dialog between two lovers who found out that one is cheating on the other:
Lisa's verse is the cheated on. She's calm. Nostalgic. Strong. But in disbelief. Every word is like a bullet to her counter part.
Damien's verse is the cheater. He's confused. Acknowledging. Regretting. But angry, not on his counter part. On himself.
She mentions their first look, day, date... He mentions their last spark, that moment that ruined everything
She wants peace, it's over... He wants blame, a fight, a reaction.
This is one of the greatest poetries of modern world.
patrick campbell
Damian rice, one of the most underrated artists of the past 20 years
Henrik Thon
Damien Rice is my all time favorite artist when it comes to live performances. Masterful live performer.
AlphaMediaLabs
All time favorite artists. I’ve seen him and Lisa together once, and him solo a few more times. His first album, O, has been on repeat since I discovered him in 2005.
daftgowk
@AlphaMediaLabs Damien Rice, M Ward, Iron and wine... The mad guitar skills, lyrical genius and tone to the voices are something special
Andy Walters
Only ‘underrated’ if you measure success by celebrity, money and ‘likes’ on social media. I’m sure he’s fine with where he is right now.
Christian Novak-Zemplinski
"O" and "9" are the two albums I've listened to the most in my life. Absolutely love them. The only thing that slightly annoys me is that Lisa doesn't get enough official credit. So much more than backing vocals and should at least have gotten a "feat. Lisa Hannigan" on some of the songs.
Michael Palmisano
She's one of my very favorites.
Jopeymess Music
In fairness, Damien mentioned in a few different interviews over the years he wanted to but he had such a massive ego at the time of recording them that official channels were the only way they were even talking to eachother. So it was label pressure that official credit isn't given.
The DadBod Angler
His entire album "O" with Lisa is a classic! One of my favorite albums ever!