Gregson-Williams won a musical scholarship to St John's College School, Cambridge at the age of seven, where he was a child chorister, and later attended Stowe School, a boarding independent school in the civil parish of Stowe in Buckinghamshire, where he was a music scholar, followed by the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.
I Remain
Harry Gregson-Williams Lyrics
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No blood to fuel your fame
How dare you wield such flippancy
Without requisite shame
Your very existence becomes my sacred
Mission's bane
You bow to kiss my hand
And I ignore ignited flame
How I'm moved to meet you
Untouched I do remain
To some it seems foreign why I
Would steely forge ahead
This land entrusted to me knows
Not of hallowed secrets
I'll keep it to myself
While your brave eyes swim in my head
Your charm can not distract me from
The path I'm born to tread
How I'm thrilled to know you
Unaffected I remain
How I've learned to like you
Undeterred I do remain
Less daunting as team
You unlikely king by my side
And me so much better for trusting you
My hand over your heart while you
Keep hindrances at bay
Color me surprised by how our union saves the day
How I've grown to need you
As my soldier need fades
How I love to love you
And how I, how I remain
I remain
I remain
I remain
I remain
I remain
The lyrics of "I Remain" by Harry Gregson-Williams convey a message of power and control. The singer seems to be in a position of authority over another person, who is depicted as being crass and lacking in blood for fuel. The singer also makes it clear that they are on a sacred mission, and suggests that their encounter with this other person is standing in the way of that mission. The other person seems to be trying to charm or distract the singer, but they remain focused on their path and stay unaffected.
As the song progresses, the singer seems to soften towards the other person, admitting that they have learned to like them and need them as a soldier. They also admit to loving them and remaining by their side. There is a sense of unity in the final lines of the song, as the singer repeatedly asserts that they remain. It is possible that the other person has become a trusted ally, helping the singer on their mission.
Overall, "I Remain" is a powerful song that conveys a sense of strength and control. It suggests that the singer is focused on a higher goal and willing to ignore distractions and temptations in order to achieve it. However, it also shows that the singer is capable of growth and change, as they learn to trust and even love the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
How crass you stand before me with
No blood to fuel your fame
You seem uncultured and unrefined to me, devoid of any accomplishment or merit that could earn you recognition.
How dare you wield such flippancy
Without requisite shame
How dare you speak with such lightheartedness and disregard for propriety, without feeling even a modicum of remorse.
Your very existence becomes my sacred
Mission's bane
Your presence is a hindrance to my mission, which I hold sacred and important.
You bow to kiss my hand
And I ignore ignited flame
You show me respect and deference, but I must ignore the attraction that sparks between us.
How I'm moved to meet you
Untouched I do remain
I am moved by the prospect of meeting you, but I remain unattached and unaffected by it.
To some it seems foreign why I
Would steely forge ahead
Some people might not understand why I am so determined to press forward with my plans, unyielding and resolute.
This land entrusted to me knows
Not of hallowed secrets
The land I have been entrusted with has no knowledge of the sacred and secret things that I keep to myself.
I'll keep it to myself
While your brave eyes swim in my head
I'll keep my secrets to myself, even though I can't help but think about you and your brave, determined eyes.
Your charm can not distract me from
The path I'm born to tread
Even though you are charming and attractive, I won't let it sway me from the path that I know I must follow.
How I'm thrilled to know you
Unaffected I remain
I am thrilled to have met you, but I remain unaffected and unmoved by our interaction.
How I've learned to like you
Undeterred I do remain
I have grown to like you, but I remain undeterred and unfazed in my determination.
Less daunting as team
You unlikely king by my side
And me so much better for trusting you
Together, we make a less daunting team, with you as the unlikely leader by my side. I am better off for trusting in you.
My hand over your heart while you
Keep hindrances at bay
Color me surprised by how our union saves the day
With my hand over your heart, you keep obstacles and challenges at bay, and I am surprised by how our partnership saves the day.
How I've grown to need you
As my soldier need fades
I have grown to need you, as my need for soldiers and warriors has diminished.
How I love to love you
And how I, how I remain
I love to feel love for you, even though I must remain steadfast and unyielding in my pursuits.
I remain
I remain
I remain
I remain
I remain
I remain unchanging, resolute, and steadfast, despite any feelings or temptations that may arise.
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company, BMG Rights Management
Written by: ALANIS MORISSETTE, MIKE ELIZONDO
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