I Remember
Damien Rice攀 Lyrics

I remember it well
The singer has a vivid memory of the event being described.

The first time that I saw
The singer is recalling the very first moment they saw the person they're singing to.

Your head around the door
The person's head was just visible as they peeked through a doorway.

'Cause mine stopped working
The artist was so taken aback that their brain felt like it stopped functioning in that moment.

There was wet in your hair
The person had recently been in the rain or had just taken a shower.

I was stood in the stairs
The singer was standing on a staircase when they first saw the person.

And time stopped moving
The singer was completely lost in the moment and it felt like time stood still.

I want you here tonight
The artist desires the person's presence that specific night.

'Cause I can't believe what I found
The artist is amazed and grateful to have found the person.

Oh, and you're here and I want you here
The artist wants to make sure the person knows how much they're wanted and appreciated.

Nothing is taking me down, down, down
The singer feels invincible in the presence of the person they're singing to.

Taxied out of a storm
The artist arrived in a taxi during a stormy weather.

To watch you perform
The singer went to watch the person perform on stage.

And my ships were sailing
The singer was in a state of excitement and anticipation, feeling like their 'ships' were sailing towards something great.

I was stood in your line
The singer was waiting in line to see the person again.

And your mouth, your mouth, your mind
The artist is fascinated by the person's thoughts and the way they express themselves.

Except you my love.
The artist is saying that no one else matters except for the person they love.

Come all ye lost
The singer is addressing those who are feeling lost and in need of guidance.

Dive into moss
The singer is suggesting that those who are lost should immerse themselves in nature.

I hope that my sanity covers the cost
The artist hopes their own sanity can help others in difficult times, even if it comes at a personal cost.

To remove the stain of my love
The artist wants to cleanse themselves of the potentially negative effects of their love.

Paper maché
This is likely a metaphor for how the artist has constructed their relationships, as paper maché is a material made from layering paper that can be molded into different shapes and objects.

Come all ye reborn
The singer is now addressing those who have experienced a renewal or rebirth in their life.

Blow off my horn
The artist is urging others to celebrate their own achievements and successes.

I'm driving real hard
The singer is putting in a lot of effort towards something important, likely their relationship.

This is love, this is porn
The singer is exploring the idea that passionate love can often be just as intense as the most explicit pornographic content.

God will forgive me
The singer is acknowledging that some of their actions may be considered sinful or wrong, but they have faith that they'll be forgiven.

But I, I whip myself with scorn, scorn
Despite the possibility of forgiveness, the artist is still deeply critical of themselves and punishes themselves for their mistakes.

I want to hear what you have to say about me
The artist wants to know what the person thinks about them, their relationship, and their future.

Hear if you're gonna live without me
The singer is likely feeling insecure about the future of their relationship and wants to know if the person they love can imagine a future without them.

What the hell do you want?
The singer is feeling frustrated and uncertain and is asking the other person to be honest and clear about what they want moving forward.