I Remember
Lena Fayre Lyrics


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I can't need what I have not had
And I am what I have done
See as I have relived the past
I remember everything you said
Everything you said
I remember the shape of your hands
Ten years and I still hope you're dead
In the age of passing spirits
You're everything I had
What is that sound?
It's a light burning out as I break up on the ground
I remember everything you said
Everything you said
I remember the shape of your hands
Trouble ripens your own soul
In the arms of grotesque company
I feel so unclean
I think I need someone
I need to be alone
I need someone, no, I need to be alone
I need someone
I need to be alone
I remember everything you said
Everything you said
I remember the shape of your hands
And I remember everything I thought to say and never did
I remember the scrape of your hands




Though time never seems to pass
It's been ten years since you had me dead

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lena Fayre's song "I Remember" are hauntingly introspective, focusing on the singer's memories of a past relationship that has left her feeling raw and broken. The opening lines, "I can't need what I have not had / And I am what I have done," suggest a sense of emptiness or longing that the singer is unable to fill. As the song continues, the singer recalls everything that her former partner said to her, and how those words have stayed with her long after the relationship ended.


The repeated lines, "I remember everything you said / Everything you said / I remember the shape of your hands," create a sense of obsession with the past, as if the singer cannot let go of what was lost. Meanwhile, the final lines, "Though time never seems to pass / It's been ten years since you had me dead," suggest a feeling of stagnation, as if the singer is trapped in a perpetual state of grief.


Overall, "I Remember" is a deeply personal and emotional song that explores the ways in which memories can shape our emotions and sense of self. Through its mournful melody and introspective lyrics, the song invokes feelings of loss and regret, and captures the bittersweet nature of nostalgic longing.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't need what I have not had
Without first experiencing something, it's impossible to desire it.


And I am what I have done
One's actions define who they are.


See as I have relived the past
Looking back at past experiences allows for reflection and growth.


I remember everything you said
Memories from the past linger and can be hard to forget.


Everything you said
The impact of someone's words can last a lifetime.


I remember the shape of your hands
Physical touch holds a powerful memory.


Ten years and I still hope you're dead
A grudge held for a long time can have a lasting impact on one's life.


In the age of passing spirits
In a world where life is transient, memories hold importance.


You're everything I had
The loss of a significant relationship can leave one with a feeling of emptiness.


What is that sound?
A sudden noise can cause fear or anxiety.


It's a light burning out as I break up on the ground
Metaphorically, something is deteriorating or coming to an end.


Trouble ripens your own soul
Difficult experiences can often lead to personal growth.


In the arms of grotesque company
Being around negative or toxic people can be detrimental to one's mental health.


I feel so unclean
Negative experiences or thoughts can lead to feelings of shame or guilt.


I think I need someone
The desire for companionship or support.


I need to be alone
Solitude can also be a source of comfort or healing.


I remember everything you said
The lasting impact of someone's words.


Everything you said
The power of communication and how it can shape someone's life.


I remember the shape of your hands
Physical touch and memories of it can be powerful.


And I remember everything I thought to say and never did
Regret over past actions or words left unspoken.


I remember the scrape of your hands
Even negative physical touch can be imprinted in memory.


Though time never seems to pass
When experiencing trauma, time can feel like it's standing still.


It's been ten years since you had me dead
The lasting impact of a traumatic relationship or experience.




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