I Remember You
Ella Fitzgerald/Nelson Riddle's Orchestra Lyrics
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And when you smiled at me,
In my heart I felt a thrill you see,
That it was love at sight and
I was right to love you as I do.
Still I never dreamed that you could love me too.
Your eyes of blue, your kisses too,
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
You're telling ev'ry one I know
I'm on your mind each place we go
They can't believe that you're in love with me.
I have always placed you far above me.
I just can't imagine that you love me.
And after all is said and done,
To think that I'm the lucky one.
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
Skies are gray. I'm blue each day
When you are not around.
Ev'ry thing goes wrong, my dear I've found
But when you're by my side I fill with pride
For I'm so proud of you
It all seems too good to me to all be true
Your eyes of blue, your kisses too,
I never knew what they could do.
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
You're telling ev'ry one I know
I'm on your mind each place we go
They can't believe that you're in love with me.
I have always placed you far above me.
I just can't imagine that you love me.
And after all is said and done,
To think that I'm the lucky one.
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
The song "I Remember You" is a classic love song that reminisces a past romantic encounter with an ex-lover. The lyrics describe the singer's memory of a shared moment on a trip to Tahiti or the Nile, where he/she saw the smile of their loved one. The singer recalls the series of kisses that followed, which made their dreams come true, and affirms that they are the one who said "I love you too". The memory also includes the sound of a distant bell and stars falling, just like rain out of the blue. The song's final verse suggests a deep-seated remembrance of the love affair that will stay with the singer, even beyond the end of their life.
The song was composed by Victor Schertzinger with lyrics by Johnny Mercer, and their work won the 1942 Best Original Song Oscar. Over the years, the song has been covered by various artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Alice Faye, and Frank Ifield, among others. The song's arrangement mostly features a smooth saxophone solo and a gentle piano chord progression that contributes to the nostalgic mood.
Line by Line Meaning
Was it in Tahiti, were we on the Nile
Were we in a paradise or somewhere exotic that we shared a magical moment together?
Long long ago say an hour ago
Although it may feel like a long time ago, in reality it was just a moment.
I recall that I saw your smile
Your smile is forever etched in my memory, I can still picture it clearly.
You're the one who made my dreams come true
You are the person who gave me hope and made my wishes a reality.
A few kisses ago
It was only a few moments ago that we were sharing kisses, but to me it felt like a lifetime.
You're the one who said 'I love you, too' Yes, I do, didn't ya know?
You loved me just as much as I loved you, and I never want you to forget that.
I remember, too, a distant bell and stars that fell
I remember the sound of a bell in the distance, and the beauty of the stars falling from the sky.
Like the rain out of the blue
It was unexpected and sudden, just like rain that appears out of nowhere.
When my life is through
When my time on earth is over
And the angels ask me to recall
If asked by the angels to remember
The thrill of it all
The excitement and joy that we shared together
Then I will tell them I remember you-ooh
I will always remember you, and the special connection that we had.
Tell them I remember, tell them I remember, tell them I remember you
I will never forget you and I want to make it known for eternity.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Capitol CMG Publishing, Spirit Music Group, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLARENCE GASKILL, JIMMY MC HUGH
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