Current members
* Jamey Jasta – vocals (1994-present)
* Chris Beattie – bass guitar (1994-present)
* Wayne Lozinak – guitar (1994–1996, 2009-present)
* Matt Byrne – drums (2000-present)
* Frank Novinec – guitar (2005-present)
Former members
* Larry Dwyer, Jr. – guitar (1994–1996)
* Dave Russo – drums (1994–1996)
* Matt McIntosh – guitar (1996–1999)
* Jamie "Pushbutton" Muckinhaupt – drums (1997–1999)
* Lou "Boulder" Richards (deceased) – guitar (1997–2002)
* F. Sean Martin – guitar (2000–2009)
Studio albums
* Satisfaction Is the Death of Desire (1997)
* Perseverance (2002)
* The Rise of Brutality (2003)
* Supremacy (2006)
* For the Lions (2009)
* Hatebreed (2009)
* The Divinity of Purpose (2013)
* The Concrete Confessional (2016)
* Weight of the False Self (2020)
Remember When
Hatebreed Lyrics
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The here and now is what I choose
It was better then is a saying I dread
Will they ever under-fucking-stand
I don't regret
Not one single shred
I let the weak lament
The past is like a virus to some it infects
A vestige of thoughts that I once had
Now they want to tell me that it's not the same
Some of us follow a path they can't see
Remember when is a saying I reject
What if today is all that we get
It was better then well then I don't recall
Will they ever stand or just crawl
I don't regret
Not one single shred
I let the weak lament
Now I'm eager to forget
The past is like a virus to some it infects
A vestige of thoughts that I once had
Now they want to tell me that it's not the same
Some of us follow a path they can't see
Will they ever
Under-fucking-stand
The song "Remember When" by Hatebreed is a message about living in the present and not dwelling on the past. The lyrics criticize the notion of living in the past and holding onto nostalgic memories. The phrase "Remember when" is referred to as a phrase for fools, implying that people who cling to the past are not living in the reality of the present moment. The singer declares his choice to live in the present moment and evaluates the negative effects of dwelling in the past. He compares the past to a virus, infecting those who are too attached to it.
The song also looks at regret and how it is a waste of time. The singer declares that he does not regret anything and believes that letting the weak lament is unnecessary. He wants to forget the past and move on. The song's perspective suggests that the past is not just about memories but also our thoughts and the choices we make in the present moment. Some people are unable to see that others are following a path that is not visible to them. The song ends with a question about whether people will ever understand this message.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember when is a phrase for fools
The idea of constantly looking back to the past is foolish and unproductive.
The here and now is what I choose
I choose to focus on the present moment and make the most out of it.
It was better then is a saying I dread
The notion that the past was better than the present fills me with anxiety.
Will they ever under-fucking-stand
I am frustrated that some people cannot comprehend my perspective and choices.
I don't regret
I do not feel remorse for my actions.
Not one single shred
I have absolutely no regrets.
I let the weak lament
I allow those who are weaker or less resilient to express their emotions while staying strong myself.
Now I'm eager to forget
I now wish to move on and forget about the past.
The past is like a virus to some it infects
The past can have a negative impact on some people and hold them back.
A vestige of thoughts that I once had
Memories of my past thoughts and experiences still remain, but I do not let them affect my present decisions.
Now they want to tell me that it's not the same
Others are trying to convince me that the present circumstances are different from those in the past.
Some of us follow a path they can't see
Not everyone understands or supports my choices, but I will continue with them anyway.
Remember when is a saying I reject
I do not believe in constantly thinking about the past.
What if today is all that we get
What if this moment is all we have and we should make the most of it?
It was better then well then I don't recall
I cannot remember the past being better than the present.
Will they ever stand or just crawl
Will others rise up and support me or just stay stagnant and criticize from the sidelines?
Will they ever
I am questioning whether people will ever understand me.
Under-fucking-stand
I am frustrated that others cannot understand my perspective and choices.
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