Try To Remember
Don Cherry & Willie Nelson Lyrics
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When life was slow and oh so mellow.
Try to remember the kind of September,
When grass was green and grain was yellow.
Try to remember the kind of September,
When you were a tender and callow fellow.
Try to remember, and if you remember,
Try to remember when life was so tender,
That no one wept except the willow,
Try to remember when life was so tender,
That dreams were kept beside your pillow.
Try to remember when life was so tender,
That love was an ember about to billow,
Try to remember, and if you remember,
Then follow (follow) follow
(Follow, deep in December it's nice to remember,
Although you know the snow will follow.
Deep in December it's nice to remember,
Without a hurt the heart is hollow.)
Deep in December it's nice to remember,
The fire of September that made us mellow.
Deep in December our heart's should remember,
And follow (follow) follow (follow) follow
"Try To Remember" is a song that was originally written by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt for the musical "The Fantasticks" in 1960. The version performed by Don Cherry and Willie Nelson is a cover of the song. The song is a nostalgic look back at a time in the past when life was simpler, more innocent and sweeter.
The song encourages the listener to recall a time when they were young and carefree, and everything seemed possible. The chorus urges the listener to hold on to those memories and feelings, to cherish them and follow them into the future. The lyrics paint a picture of a September when the grass is green and the grains are yellow. It's a time when life moves slowly, and people are still innocent and full of hope.
The song also highlights the fleeting nature of happiness, reminding us that everything must eventually come to an end. The lyrics caution the listener to remember that even though life moves on, we should still cherish the memories of that time when we were young and carefree. The song suggests the idea that memories are like a warm fire that we can look back on in December when the cold snow is falling.
Line by Line Meaning
Try to remember the kind of September,
Reflect on the memory of the month of September
When life was slow and oh so mellow.
When everyday living was unhurried and tranquil
When grass was green and grain was yellow.
When fields were lush and crops were ready for harvest
When you were a tender and callow fellow.
When you were young and inexperienced
Try to remember, and if you remember,
Recall the past, and if you recollect it,
Then follow (follow) follow (follow) follow
Allow yourself to be guided by its lessons and experiences
Try to remember when life was so tender,
Recall a time when existence was delicate
That no one wept except the willow,
When sorrow was uncommon, except for the willow tree, traditionally associated with mourning
That dreams were kept beside your pillow.
When you still had dreams you wanted to pursue
That love was an ember about to billow,
When feelings of love were starting to ignite
Deep in December it's nice to remember,
In the cold of winter, it is pleasant to recall
The fire of September that made us mellow.
The warmth of September that was the origin of soothing sensations
Deep in December our heart's should remember,
When winter comes, we should not forget
Without a hurt the heart is hollow.
Going through life without experiencing any pain or struggle can make the heart empty and meaningless
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARVEY SCHMIDT, TOM JONES
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