You
Galantis Lyrics

Hey, what's your name?
Asking for the person's name in order to get to know them.

'Cause I need to know
The singer is eager to find out the person's name.

I've been high and I've been low
The singer has experienced both good and bad times.

Far beyond and far below
These experiences have taken the artist to both great heights and deep lows.

Never seen you before
The artist is meeting this person for the first time.

If I die before I wake, Promise me you'll remember me tomorrow
A request for the person to remember the singer if they die, so as to ensure they are not forgotten.

'Cause I'll remember you
The singer will always remember this person.

You
Referring to the specific person the artist is interacting with.

Hey, what's your name?
Repeating the request as a reminder that the artist still wants to know the person's name.

'Cause I need to know
Re-emphasizing the importance of knowing the person's name to the artist.

I've been high and I've been low
The singer wants to connect with this person regardless of the experiences they have had.

Far beyond and far below
Still emphasizing that the artist has gone through a lot.

Never seen you before
Reiterating that this is a first-time meeting.

If I die before I wake, Promise me you'll remember me tomorrow
Repeating the request, indicating how important it is to the singer.

'Cause I'll remember you
Final declaration that the singer will always have fond memories of this person.

You
Final emphasis on the importance of this person to the artist.