Three Second Memory
Goldfish Lyrics


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And oh Lord
From the ghetto
You know that he's a sinner

Remember me
I'm the one who had your babies i

Remember me
I'm the one who had your babies i

Do you remember me
I don't even know anymore and
I'll tell you this for free
Something's don't make sense in the morning
Three second memory
Helps you to forget all the same and
Sometimes it's what you need
To move on with life again

Life again, strife again
She rode off on her bike again
Perfect ten, never again
I don't know quite where to begin
There's evidence that ever since
She left perfume and finger prints
I won't let you
I won't let you won't forget you

Remember me
I'm the one who had your babies i

Remember me
I'm the one who had your babies i

Remember me
I'm the one who had your babies i

Remember me
I'm the one who had your babies i

Do you remember me
I'm that guy who showed you the door and
I'll tell you this for free
Oh man there's some life again

Life again, no strife again
I got back on my bike again
No perfect ten, won't let you in
I now know just where to begin
'Cos ever since there's evidence
There's no such thing as accidents
I won't let you
I won't let you won't forget you

Remember me
I'm the one who had your babies i
Remember me
I'm the one who had your babies i

I am a woman
Of the ghetto (woman! woman)

Remember me
I'm the one who had your babies i
Remember me
I'm the one who had your babies i

Remember me
I'm the one who had your babies i
Remember me
I'm the one who had your babies i





Remember me
Remember me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Goldfish's song "Three Second Memory" seem to be describing a complicated relationship between two people who have had children together. The repeated refrain of "remember me, I'm the one who had your babies" implies a sense of ownership or responsibility between them. However, the verses also suggest that there is distance between them - the woman "rode off on her bike again" and the man "showed [her] the door." The third line of the song, "from the ghetto," adds a layer of socio-economic tension. The suggestion is that the couple's shared background binds them together, but also creates a sense of moral ambiguity or guilt.


The following lines - "Three second memory helps you to forget all the same" - hint at a possible explanation for the distance between the two people. Maybe they have a history of fighting, or of other unpleasantness, and they use forgetfulness to move past it. The repetition of the word "remember" emphasizes that these people have had a profound impact on one another's lives, and suggests an ongoing struggle to hold on to that sense of significance.


Overall, the lyrics of "Three Second Memory" feel like a snapshot of a complex, emotionally charged dynamic between two people. There is a sense of longing for closeness, but also of bitter experience and a desire to move on. The song raises questions about what it means to remember, and what happens when we forget.


Line by Line Meaning

And oh Lord
Addressing a higher power with reverence and respect.


From the ghetto
Coming from an impoverished or disadvantaged background.


You know that he's a sinner
Acknowledging one's own flaws or mistakes.


Remember me
Asking for recognition or remembrance.


I'm the one who had your babies i
Claiming responsibility for one's actions or past experiences.


Do you remember me
Questioning if one's existence or impact is still relevant.


I don't even know anymore and
Expressing confusion or uncertainty about one's current state.


I'll tell you this for free
Sharing an opinion or insight for no cost.


Something's don't make sense in the morning
Acknowledging that some thoughts or memories are fleeting or confusing.


Three second memory
Referring to a short-term memory or ability to forget quickly.


Helps you to forget all the same and
Highlighting the benefits of moving on and starting anew.


Sometimes it's what you need
Recognizing that forgetting can be a necessary coping mechanism.


Life again, strife again
Describing the ups and downs of existence.


She rode off on her bike again
Referencing a person leaving or moving on quickly.


Perfect ten, never again
Recognizing that some things or people are not meant to be perfect.


I don't know quite where to begin
Admitting uncertainty or confusion about how to proceed.


There's evidence that ever since
Indicating a connection between past and present events.


She left perfume and finger prints
Describing physical evidence of a person's presence or departure.


I won't let you
Asserting control or defiance against another person or thing.


I won't let you won't forget you
Committing to remember or hold onto a memory or experience.


I'm that guy who showed you the door and
Identifying oneself as the cause of someone else's departure or separation.


Oh man there's some life again
Suggesting a renewed sense of energy or positivity.


I got back on my bike again
Emphasizing resilience or ability to recover from difficulties.


No perfect ten, won't let you in
Refusing to accept perfection or allow another person access to one's life.


I now know just where to begin
Asserting confidence or clarity about one's next steps.


'Cos ever since there's evidence
Connecting past events to present consequences or actions.


There's no such thing as accidents
Believing that everything happens for a reason or has a purpose.


I am a woman
Identifying one's gender or sense of self.


Of the ghetto (woman! woman)
Claiming or embracing one's roots or identity despite societal obstacles or prejudices.


Remember me
Reiterating the desire to be remembered or recognized.


Remember me
Reiterating the desire to be remembered or recognized.


Remember me
Reiterating the desire to be remembered or recognized.


Remember me
Reiterating the desire to be remembered or recognized.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@kirbywagner4177

3 second memory
by Goldfish

And oh Lord
From the ghetto
You know that he's a sinner

Remember me,
I'm the one who had your babies

Do you remember me?
I don't even know anymore and
I'll tell you this for free,
Something's don't make sense in the morning
Three second memory
Helps you to forget all the same and
Sometimes it's what you need
To move on with life again

Life again, strife again
She rode off on her bike again
Perfect ten, never again,
I don't know quite where to begin
There's evidence that ever since
She left perfume and finger prints
I won't let you
I won't let you won't forget you

Remember me,
I'm the one who had your babies

Do you remember me?
I'm that guy who showed you the door and
I'll tell you this for free
Oh man there's some life again

Life again, no strife again,
I got back on my bike again
No perfect ten, won't let you in
I now know just where to begin
'Cos ever since there's evidence
There's no such thing as accidents
I won't let you
I won't let you won't forget you

Remember me,
I'm the one who had your babies I
Remember me,
I'm the one who had your babies I

I am a woman

Of the ghetto (woman! woman!)

Remember me,
I'm the one who had your babies I
Remember me,
I'm the one who had your babies I

Remember me,
I'm the one who had your babies I
Remember me,
I'm the one who had your babies I

Remember me
Remember me



All comments from YouTube:

@kirbywagner4177

3 second memory
by Goldfish

And oh Lord
From the ghetto
You know that he's a sinner

Remember me,
I'm the one who had your babies

Do you remember me?
I don't even know anymore and
I'll tell you this for free,
Something's don't make sense in the morning
Three second memory
Helps you to forget all the same and
Sometimes it's what you need
To move on with life again

Life again, strife again
She rode off on her bike again
Perfect ten, never again,
I don't know quite where to begin
There's evidence that ever since
She left perfume and finger prints
I won't let you
I won't let you won't forget you

Remember me,
I'm the one who had your babies

Do you remember me?
I'm that guy who showed you the door and
I'll tell you this for free
Oh man there's some life again

Life again, no strife again,
I got back on my bike again
No perfect ten, won't let you in
I now know just where to begin
'Cos ever since there's evidence
There's no such thing as accidents
I won't let you
I won't let you won't forget you

Remember me,
I'm the one who had your babies I
Remember me,
I'm the one who had your babies I

I am a woman

Of the ghetto (woman! woman!)

Remember me,
I'm the one who had your babies I
Remember me,
I'm the one who had your babies I

Remember me,
I'm the one who had your babies I
Remember me,
I'm the one who had your babies I

Remember me
Remember me

@sunshinechild1757

Kirby Wagner Props to you

@alohacoach8002

First 3 seconds I was hooked. Not kidding. I could just tell the voice was soulful.

@coltzstar5954

My favorite goldfish song

@likethecomment6409

2022 used to listen to this when I was 9 years old what a throwback (18 now)

@alyssatesnear7987

I was 6

@likethecomment6409

@@alyssatesnear7987 good taste of music for 6!

@MrWilfridoElite

"Manufacturing idiots": Justin the Beaver, very clever one, very clever...

@marshmallowbudgie

"who is 'Justice Beaver'?"

@oFLUXo680

Y0u m3an justin 0f th3 b3av3r trib3 fam?

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