Do You Remember
Jack Johnson Lyrics


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Do you remember when we first met?
I sure do, it was some time in early September
You were lazy about it, you made me wait around
I was so crazy about you I didn't mind

So I was late for class, I locked my bike to yours
It wasn't hard to find, you painted flowers on it
I guess that I was afraid that if you rolled away


You might not roll back my direction real soon

Well I was crazy about you then and now
The craziest thing of all is over ten years have gone by
And you're still mine, we're locked in time
Let's rewind

Do you remember when we first moved in together?
The piano took up the living room
You played me boogie-woogie I played you love songs
You'd say we're playing house now you still say we are

We built our getaway up in a tree we found
We felt so far away but we were still in town
Now I remember watching that old tree burn down
I took a picture that I don't like to look at

Well all these times they come and go
And alone don't seem so long
Over ten years have gone by
We can't rewind, we're locked in time

But you're still mine
Do you remember?

Overall Meaning

The song "Do You Remember" by Jack Johnson is an ode to love that has stood the test of time. The lyrics recall the early days of a relationship, starting with the memory of when they first met in early September. The singer remembers waiting for the other person to make the first move, as they were "lazy about it." However, the singer was so enamored that they didn't mind waiting.


The lyrics then recall another memory: when they first moved in together. The living room was dominated by a piano, and the singer and their partner would play different songs on it. The relationship is shown to have weathered difficult times as well, as the couple lost their "getaway up in a tree" when it burned down. Despite these difficulties, Johnson emphasizes the enduring nature of their love.


The overall tone of the song is wistful, as the singer reflects on the past and how much has changed in over a decade. The repeated refrain of "do you remember?" serves to highlight the importance of nostalgia and remembering the good times. The combination of the gentle, acoustic melody and Johnson's soothing voice make for a bittersweet trip down memory lane.


Line by Line Meaning

Do you remember when we first met?
Asking if the person remembers the time they first met.


I sure do, it was some time in early September
Recalling the specific time of year when they first met.


You were lazy about it, you made me wait around
Describing how the other person was slow to respond to their advances.


I was so crazy about you I didn't mind
Saying that despite the other person's slowness, they were still very attracted to them.


So I was late for class, I locked my bike to yours
Telling the story of how they first connected by locking their bikes together.


It wasn't hard to find, you painted flowers on it
Noticing the detail of the flowers the other person had painted on their bike.


I guess that I was afraid that if you rolled away
Expressing a fear of losing the other person's attention and affection.


You might not roll back my direction real soon
Worrying that the other person might move on or lose interest in them.


Well I was crazy about you then and now
Emphasizing that they still feel very strongly for the other person.


The craziest thing of all is over ten years have gone by
Reflecting on the amount of time that has passed since they first met.


And you're still mine, we're locked in time
Appreciating the fact that they are still together after all these years.


Let's rewind
Expressing a desire to relive those early moments together.


Do you remember when we first moved in together?
Asking if the other person remembers the time they first lived together.


The piano took up the living room
Describing the large instrument that dominated their shared space.


You played me boogie-woogie I played you love songs
Recounting how they used to play music together.


You'd say we're playing house now you still say we are
Recalling how the other person used to joke about their relationship being like playing house, and how they still feel that way now.


We built our getaway up in a tree we found
Telling the story of how they built a treehouse together.


We felt so far away but we were still in town
Saying that despite feeling isolated in their treehouse, they were still close to home.


Now I remember watching that old tree burn down
Recalling a sad memory of their treehouse being destroyed.


I took a picture that I don't like to look at
Saying that they have a reminder of the treehouse burning down, but it brings up negative emotions.


Well all these times they come and go
Reflecting on the passage of time and how things change over the years.


And alone don't seem so long
Realizing that time goes by faster when they are with the person they love.


Over ten years have gone by
Reiterating how much time has passed since they first met.


We can't rewind, we're locked in time
Acknowledging that they cannot go back in time, but they appreciate the memories they have together.


But you're still mine
Stating that despite the changes and challenges they have faced, the other person is still with them and they are still in love.


Do you remember?
Ending the song with a final question about the memories they have shared.




Lyrics © Bubble Toes Publishing, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Jack Hody Johnson

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Christophe Dussart

I have kisses asides
I spared enough
& even if one would suffice,
I could cover you entirely

I'd be your lieutenant
I may not have much baggage now
But with sweet kisses,
I could attack you.

You make fith-fret-my-best-friend
And my eye spark

While the C Rolls, heck ! , Jack you're one hell of a player

You know the legend ? I move forward with ease, on the music I play.
I know the story, this rime makes young wolf who pose dream

I'll sing her 2 for the tech 3 cuz it's a habit & 4 for the sound
And then

Young wolf, you, set fire to the mike with me

En français : " vous *faisez plaisir à voir. C'est vous qui avez fait ça ? Me demandez pas pourquoi ?!, et faisez ce que vous voulez. Monsieur et Madame Jack Johnson. Oh lala ! "



Gabriel Alves

Você se lembra de quando nos conhecemos?
Eu me lembro, foi em algum dia no início de setembro.
Você foi preguiçosa com isso, você me fez esperar.
Eu era tão louco por você que nem liguei
Então, eu me atrasei para a aula e tranquei minha bicicleta na sua.
Não foi difícil encontrar, você pintou flores nela.
Eu acho que eu estava com medo de você ir embora
De você talvez não voltar pra mim.

Bom eu estava louco por você antes e agora
A coisa mais louca do mundo é que
dez anos se passaram, e você ainda é minha
Nos prendemos no tempo, Vamos voltar.

Você se lembra quando nos mudamos?
O piano ocupou toda a sala.
Você me fazia de bobo e eu tocava pra você músicas de amor
Você diria que estávamos brincando de casinha
E agora você ainda diz que ainda estamos.
Nós construímos nossa fuga numa árvore que encontramos
Nos sentimos tão longe, mas ainda estávamos na cidade.

Agora eu me lembro assistindo aquela velha árvore sendo queimada
Eu peguei uma foto que não gosto de olhar

Bom todos esses momentos vêm e vão
E sozinhos não parecem tão longos
Dez anos se passaram
Nos não conseguimos voltar, ficamos presos no tempo.
Mas você ainda é minha

Você se lembra?



All comments from YouTube:

Vincent You

I used to be madly in love with my high school girlfriend, and this was one of my favorite songs to send to her my senior year. The line about boogie woogie and playing love songs always resonated with us because it’s just so cute. The way Jack beautifully tells this story and reminisces on his life over the past 10 years has always made this song stick out in my memory.

I’m no longer with my hs sweetheart anymore though, and it was largely because of a mistake I made shortly after high school ended. However, this song still does and will always hold a special place in my heart because it reminds me of the time when things were so innocent and pure, and when things were truly good in life between us. We had such good intentions back then and we really did do our best to make things work.

This song is a testament to cherishing those memories for what they are, and as a reminder of the love once shared between two souls in those moments. Life may go on, but the memories and joys of a life worth living linger in those picture perfect moments that only exist in our heads. Stay strong people, life does get better.

And for those of you who are lucky enough to share this kind of history with someone and still be with them, I hope you cherish every moment and love them as best you can! Cheers everybody <3

James Steed

👩‍❤️‍👨👩🏼‍🚀😿

D G

That hits man

The Fungi Whisperer

thank you, I hope you are having a wonderful life :)

Edgar Allen Hoe

Life lesson dude. Shit is not all sunshine and banana pancakes for couples.

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ZoeMcRae

I was lucky enough to see Jack in Melbourne in 2017. When he sung this live he changed the verse to ‘over 24 years have gone by’ ...guess that’d be 26 now. Made my heart melt!!

Jessica Vargas

I also love how he updates the years... it's beyond lovely <3 (and I melted too! -and screamed haha-)

James Cook

Just saw him on Friday and he said “29”! Such a powerful performance.

El Nacho Fantastico

@James Cook lifegoals ✌️

PSonn

My best friend met his wife when we were all at UCSB (where Jack went to school). They are still together and I'm singing this at their tenth wedding anniversary. This song is a true story.

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