<… Read Full Bio ↴Fumio Yasuda (安田芙充央; born on 1953) is a Japanese pianist and composer.
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Try to Remember
Fumio Yasuda 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
The song "Try to Remember" by Fumio Yasuda, speaks of a nostalgic reflection of a specific September from the past, when life was slower and more peaceful. As the singer sings, "when life was so tender, dreams were kept beside your pillow," it is a clear indication that they are transported into the past, where memories were cherished and remembered. The grass was green, and the grain was yellow, painting the perfect picture of a tranquil countryside. The callow fellow in this song is a representation of youth, full of wonder and innocence, creating a heartfelt reminiscence of the past.
The song speaks of a September past, and how the singer desires to retain and hold onto that memory, even in the deepest part of December. It's like a way of holding on to the good times, no matter how far away they may seem. The chorus repeats the line, "then follow (follow) follow," urging the listener not to forget but to follow and revisit those memories. The song itself could be considered a lullaby, lulling the listener to sleep with its soft, soothing melody and compelling lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Try to remember the kind of September,
Recall the pleasant memories of September.
When life was slow and oh so mellow.
When life had a pleasant, relaxing tempo.
When grass was green and grain was yellow.
When nature was vibrant and alive.
When you were a tender and callow fellow.
When you were young, naive, and inexperienced.
Try to remember, and if you remember,
Recall the past, and if you can remember it,
Then follow (follow) follow (follow) follow
Then continue to follow that memory.
That no one wept except the willow,
When things were so tranquil that even the trees cried with nobody else in sight.
That dreams were kept beside your pillow.
When your dreams and hopes were kept close to you and felt within reach.
That love was an ember about to billow,
That love was full of emotions waiting to burst out.
Deep in December it's nice to remember,
In the cold, dark times of December, it's comforting to recall good memories from the past.
Although you know the snow will follow.
Even though you know that hard times will follow the good times.
Deep in December our heart's should remember,
During these difficult times, we should cherish and hold onto the memories that made us happy.
The fire of September that made us mellow.
The warmth of the good memories in September that made us feel content and serene.
And follow (follow) follow (follow) follow
And continue to follow those memories to find comfort and solace.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARVEY SCHMIDT, TOM JONES
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