Producer/songwriter Christian Berishaj was born in the greater Detroit area and quickly developed a fascination with music and performance. He started recording his own music at age 12 and by the time he was 18 he'd gone through various different bands and projects, including recording an album as Love Arcade on which he wrote and performed every sound. Love Arcade was eventually signed to Atlantic records, with a self-titled album on which Berishaj was the sole performer coming out in 2006. A touring band was assembled around the project but none of the members ever played on any recordings and the group broke up after three years. Following Love Arcade, Berishaj relocated to Los Angeles and worked briefly under the moniker Christian TV, licensing songs in various films and television and signing a deal with Universal Motown Records. The label folded and Berishaj again reconfigured, taking on the name JMSN and producing more R&B inspired music, taking a decided step away from the pop leanings of previous projects. He self-released his debut Priscilla in early 2012, earning high praise from press and his artistic contemporaries as well. He followed with the next year with the Pllaje EP and a lengthy tour. JMSN spent much of 2014 prepping his next full-length, The Blue Album. The Blue Album's release date was delayed but eventually saw release in late 2014. ~ Fred Thomas
Do U Remember The Time
JMSN Lyrics
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true. And the things that made us, now just tear us apart. The feeling you once
loved, now rips out your heart. Can we back it up. Back to when we were alive, no
worries. We could take our time, no hurry. Things were looking right, not blurry. The
future seemed to shine, not dirty. Do you remember the time. When it used to be
so easy. Do you remember the time. You said you’d never leave me. Why’d you go.
It’s all recorded. Our fate is predetermined. There’s no orchestra. The world keeps
turning. Every day I’m learning that my life. Is a memory of a time when things were
our time, no hurry. Things were looking right, not blurry. The future seemed to shine.
Do you remember the time. When it used to be so easy. Do you remember the time.
You said you’d never leave me. Why’d you go. When I think about what you tried to
tell me. How it’s all my fault, I thought about how maybe. It wasn’t me that changed,
you just stayed the same. I’m tired of playing games, all the pride and shame. Do you
remember the time. When it used to be so easy. Do you remember the time. You said
you’d never leave me. Why’d you go.
The lyrics to JMSN's "Do U Remember The Time" describe a relationship that was once easy and carefree, but has now become complicated and filled with lies. The singer is lamenting the loss of the love they once shared and is asking if they can go back to that simpler time. The phrase "the feeling you once loved, now rips out your heart" suggests that something has happened to make the relationship painful, and the singer is struggling to deal with it.
The chorus repeats the question "Do you remember the time?" which creates a sense of nostalgia and longing for the past. The lyrics suggest that the singer is stuck in the memories of their relationship and is struggling to move forward, as evidenced by the lines "my life is a memory of a time when things were right." The final verse has the singer questioning if it was their fault the relationship went wrong or if the other person simply didn't change, but regardless, they are tired of the "pride and shame" associated with trying to fix it.
Overall, the song is a heartfelt plea from someone who is struggling to make sense of the end of a relationship and is hoping for a chance to go back to the way things used to be.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me what would you do.
JMSN is asking the listener for advice on what they would do in a situation where things have become complicated and the lies have become reality.
If things had got so complicated.
JMSN is referring to a complicated situation that he is currently experiencing or has experienced in the past.
That the lies become true.
The falsehoods and deceptions that were once present in this situation have now manifested into reality.
And the things that made us, now just tear us apart.
Whatever bond and connection JMSN and the other person had that brought them together, is now the thing that is causing their separation.
The feeling you once loved, now rips out your heart.
JMSN is feeling heartbroken over the loss of the love and affection that used to exist between them.
Can we back it up.
JMSN is longing to return to the times where things were simpler and happier.
Back to when we were alive, no worries.
JMSN wishes to return to a time where he and the other person were both happy and free from any problems or anxieties.
We could take our time, no hurry.
In the past, they had no sense of urgency or pressure to move quickly through life.
Things were looking right, not blurry.
The future looked promising and certain, and the present was clear and easy to navigate.
The future seemed to shine, not dirty.
The future was bright and beautiful, unlike the present situation which is now tainted and tarnished.
Do you remember the time.
JMSN is addressing the other person and asking them if they remember the happier times in their relationship.
When it used to be so easy.
JMSN is referring to a time in their relationship where everything was simple and effortless.
You said you’d never leave me.
The other person promised JMSN that they would never abandon him or leave him alone.
Why’d you go.
JMSN is questioning why the other person left, and left him feeling heartbroken and alone.
It’s all recorded.
JMSN believes that everything that has happened between them is written down and unchangeable.
Our fate is predetermined.
JMSN believes that whatever happens between them is bound to happen, and there is no changing it.
There’s no orchestra.
JMSN is saying that there is no harmony or synchronization in their relationship anymore, and things are chaotic and unorganized.
The world keeps turning.
Despite the problems and troubles that JMSN is experiencing, life still goes on and the world keeps moving forward.
Every day I’m learning that my life.
JMSN is learning something new about himself and his life every day.
Is a memory of a time when things were right.
JMSN is saying that his life is just a recollection of a time in the past when things were better and easier.
When I think about what you tried to tell me.
JMSN is reflecting on what the other person said to him in the past, and is trying to make sense of it now.
How it’s all my fault, I thought about how maybe.
JMSN is considering the possibility that he is to blame for the situation they are currently in.
It wasn’t me that changed, you just stayed the same.
JMSN is suggesting that he hasn't changed, but the other person has remained the same and this is the reason for their separation.
I’m tired of playing games, all the pride and shame.
JMSN is tired of the negative emotions and toxic behaviors that have led to their current situation, and desires to move on from it all.
You said you’d never leave me.
JMSN is referencing the other person's promise that they'd never abandon him.
Why’d you go.
JMSN is still questioning why the other person would leave him, especially after making such a promise.
Contributed by Ava V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Piper Soileau
A very underrated artist.... This man is full of masterpieces
Dominic Jones
Awesome visuals as usual. NEVER get tired of this song.
Ivaylo Aleksiev
Priscilla album.... Masterpiece
Arman Benipal
Most underrated artist
Haylee Grant
mines
Ivaylo Aleksiev
yes
K S
It’s really sad 😔
Mauricio Alfonso
@Benjamin Azariah Meh I use Flixportal. you can find it on google =) -mauricio
Ken L
All these years later, my favorite song from you. You're awesome man!
Grace McCulloch
Sooo good.. I literally cannot stop listening to this song.