Remember When
Finn Liam Lyrics

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Remember when we lay awake in bed
And you asked if it was over
And I said that I need you
Remember when the telephone went dead
And we couldn't connect to
Each other like we used to

I was waiting for someone else to blame

I'm an open book
Fallacy and shame
Cos I lied to you
I can't tell the truth

Remember when you made another friend
And I knew what he was up to
But I know that I can trust you
Eventually
I ached with jealousy
And I don't know what came over me
I fueled my whole anxiety

I was waiting for someone else to blame
I'm an open book
Fallacy and shame
Cos I lied to you
I can't tell the truth

Remember when you said that I was your best friend
and that I could tell you anything

Overall Meaning

The song "Remember When" by Finn Liam is a poignant reflection on a relationship that has experienced its fair share of struggles. The opening lines describe a moment in which the two lovers are lying awake in bed, with one of them expressing a fear that the relationship may be over. The other person responds by admitting that they need their partner, indicating a deep sense of vulnerability and dependency. The lyrics then describe a phone call that goes unanswered, underscoring the growing distance and lack of communication between the two.

As the song progresses, the singer reveals that they have been struggling with feelings of jealousy and insecurity. They admit that they have been waiting for someone else to blame, suggesting that they have been unwilling or unable to take responsibility for their own feelings and behaviors. The singer expresses regret for lying to their partner and being unable to tell the truth. Ultimately, the song is a painful but honest reflection on the fragility of relationships and the difficulty of navigating our own emotions.

Line by Line Meaning

Remember when we lay awake in bed
Recall the time we were awake in bed

And you asked if it was over
During that time, you asked me if our relationship was over

And I said that I need you
I responded by confessing that I still needed you in my life

Remember when the telephone went dead
Think about the time when we lost connection on the phone

And we couldn't connect to each other like we used to
As a result of the disconnection, we couldn't communicate like we always did

I was waiting for someone else to blame
I was actually waiting for someone else to point fingers at

I'm an open book Fallacy and shame
I am a transparent human being with lies and embarrassment to hide

Cos I lied to you I can't tell the truth
I'm afraid of telling you the truth because of the lies I've told in the past

Remember when you made another friend
Do you recall when you made a new friend?

And I knew what he was up to
I knew what he was trying to do right from the start

But I know that I can trust you Eventually
Despite everything, I have come to believe that I can still trust you in the future

I ached with jealousy and I don't know what came over me
I was burning with jealousy, and I can't comprehend how it happened to me

I fueled my whole anxiety
My jealousy led to an immense increase in my level of anxiety

Remember when you said that I was your best friend and that I could tell you anything
Recall that moment when you told me that I was your topmost confidant, and I could disclose anything to you

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., MUSHROOM MUSIC PTY LTD, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: BRIAN TIMOTHY FINN

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