Born in the bush, Corryong, Victoria, in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains high country is where Lee's life began. The son of a truck driver and later multi-platinum recording artist Ray Kernaghan, Lee spent his formative years growing up in the Riverina country of Southern NSW. Lee's Grandfather was a third generation drover of sheep and cattle and his experiences on the road with his Pop ran deep, producing a string of hits that began with the release of his first album the ARIA award winning " Outback Club" in 1992. His first number one hit "Boys from the Bush" became an anthem, a celebration of a way of life that would change the face of Australian country music forever.
Lee Kernaghan has dominated the charts with successive hit albums including "Three Chain Road", "1959", "Hat Town" and "Electric Rodeo" making him Hit Maker of the Decade and creating a new musical landscape along the way. He has done to country music in Australia what Garth Brooks did in the USA..... he blurred the line and took country music out of the box that it had existed in for decades.... He added a spectacular live show and along the way has sold over one million albums, won 24 Golden Guitars, 3 Aria Awards, 21 number 1 hits, 8 hit albums and now with the release of his 9th album 'Spirit of the Bush' he's done it again, his stellar career continues
I'll Remember You
Lee Kernaghan Lyrics
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At seven years of age,
You walked right up and kissed
My cheek and laughed and ran away.
I blushed and got embarrassed,
And teased by all my friends,
And I promised you I never would forget.
At 17 we stole a kiss,
And we were high school sweethearts
When school came to an end.
But you said you had to travel on,
That Id find someone new,
And as we said goodbye I swore to you
I'll remember, how you
For every moment, of every passing day
And ill promise u forever
If its all I ever do.
I'll remember, Ill remember you.
Now growing old together,
Just gets better everyday,
40 years have come and gone,
Time just slips away,
So if I should leave before you,
And the angels let me through,
You'll find me waiting there for you.
I'll remember, how you
For every moment, of every passing day
And ill promise u forever
If its all I ever do.
I'll remember, Ill remember you.
Now and forever, ill remember you.
The song “I’ll Remember You” by Lee Kernaghan speaks to the theme of love and remembrance. The opening stanza takes us back to the schoolyard where the singer first meets his love interest. The sweet memory of a young girl walking up and kissing the singer’s cheek is not only a testament to young love but also a sign of the profound impact one person can have on another. As time passes, the two become high school sweethearts, but the girl knows that life will take her away, and she encourages the singer to move on. Although they part ways, the singer promises to never forget her, and the two eventually reunite after 40 years of life’s journey.
The chorus “I’ll remember, how you/ For every moment, of every passing day/ And ill promise u forever/ If its all I ever do./ I'll remember, Ill remember you.” is a nostalgic tribute to a lost love. The singer reflects on the memories of their past and wants to let her know that she will always be in his heart. The song concludes with a promise that even in passing, he will always remember her and be waiting for her in the afterlife.
Overall, “I’ll Remember You” is a touching love song that speaks to the beauty and resilience of love. The lyrics remind us that love transcends time and that even in the midst of life’s chaos, it is possible to hold onto memories of those we love and cherish.
Line by Line Meaning
In the school yard I remember,
I recall a memory from my childhood days in the playground.
At seven years of age,
I was only seven years old at the time.
You walked right up and kissed
You approached me with confidence and planted a kiss.
My cheek and laughed and ran away.
After kissing me, you laughed and quickly departed.
I blushed and got embarrassed,
I turned red with embarrassment.
And teased by all my friends,
My peers mocked me for the experience.
And I promised you I never would forget.
I made a vow to remember the moment forever.
At 17 we stole a kiss,
Years later, at 17, we snuck a kiss.
Down by the river bend,
We shared this intimate moment near a bend in the river.
And we were high school sweethearts
We were romantically involved throughout our high school years.
When school came to an end.
Our time together as students was limited.
But you said you had to travel on,
You claimed you had to explore the world beyond our town.
That Id find someone new,
You suggested that I would find someone else to love.
And as we said goodbye I swore to you
As we parted ways, I made a heartfelt promise.
I'll remember, how you
I will always remember how you made me feel.
For every moment, of every passing day
I will cherish this memory every day of my life.
And ill promise u forever
I vow to you that my memory of you will never fade away.
If its all I ever do.
Even if I accomplish nothing else in life, I will keep this promise to you.
Now growing old together,
We have aged together and grown closer over time.
Just gets better everyday,
Our relationship continues to improve with each passing day.
40 years have come and gone,
We have now been together for forty years.
Time just slips away,
The years have flown by.
So if I should leave before you,
In the event that I pass away before you.
And the angels let me through,
If I am allowed into heaven.
You'll find me waiting there for you.
I will be patiently waiting for you on the other side.
Now and forever, ill remember you.
My memory of you will last a lifetime and beyond.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GARTH IVAN RICHARD PORTER, LEE RAYMOND KERNAGHAN
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Iain B
on Hat Town
Intro
I was born in a hat town
Raised on the Warrego
It’s hot out here but you tough it out
Like an old Brigalow
From the back of the Channel country
Across the western plains
The roads are straight and dusty
And the folks are much the same
Chorus:
Roots run strong deep out here in a hat town
And we'll carry on down through the years in a hat town
Well it might be Thargominda; Might be Barky Downs
Theres a pub and a store and not much more, you’re living in an old hat town
Stocking out in the heat haze, half mile 60 zone
Just a rag tag bunch of buildings made of wood and tin and stone
Theres a swag with stories, most of them are true
How the locals pass the hat around and pull each other through
Chorus
Instrumental
Well we're roustabouts and drovers; we're bushies tried and true
And we're out here for the long haul; not just blowin' through
Roots run strong and deep out here in a hat town
And we'll carry on down through the years in a hat town
From the back of the Channel Country, and across the Dusty Downs
There's a pub and a store and not much more, you’re living in an old hat town
Yeah
Todelay heeeee
Livin in a hat town
Livin in an old hat town
Yodelay heeeee
Livin in a hat town
Livin in an old hat town
Please delete earlier comment which misspelt Thargominda
Iain B
on Hat Town
Intro
I was born in a hat town
Raised on the Warrego
It’s hot out here but you tough it out
Like an old Brigalow
From the back of the Channel country
Across the western plains
The roads are straight and dusty
And the folks are much the same
Chorus:
Roots run strong deep out here in a hat town
And we'll carry on down through the years in a hat town
Well it might be Thargomind; Might be Barky Downs
Theres a pub and a store and not much more, you’re living in an old hat town
Stocking out in the heat haze, half mile 60 zone
Just a rag tag bunch of buildings made of wood and tin and stone
Theres a swag with stories, most of them are true
How the locals pass the hat around and pull each other through
Chorus
Instrumental
Well we're roustabouts and drovers; we're bushies tried and true
And we're out here for the long haul; not just blowin' through
Roots run strong and deep out here in a hat town
And we'll carry on down through the years in a hat town
From the back of the Channel Country, and across the Dusty Downs
There's a pub and a store and not much more, you’re living in an old hat town
Yeah
Todelay heeeee
Livin in a hat town
Livin in an old hat town
Yodelay heeeee
Livin in a hat town
Livin in an old hat town