I'll Remember
Madonna Âóµ±ÄÈ Lyrics
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Say goodbye
Not knowing when
The truth in my whole life began
Say goodbye
Not knowing how to cry
You taught me that
The strength that you gave me
Now that I'm standing on my own
I'll remember
The way that you saved me
I'll remember
Inside I was a child
That could not mend a broken wing
Outside I looked for a way
To teach my heart to sing
And I'll remember
The love that you gave me
Now that I'm standing on my own
I'll remember
The way that you changed me
I'll remember
I learned
To let go
Of the illusion
That we can possess
I learned to let go
I travel in stillness
And I'll remember happiness
I'll remember, hmm
I'll remember, hmm
And I'll remember
The love that you gave me
Now that I'm standing on my own
I'll remember
The way that you changed me
I'll remember (I'll rememeber)
Now I'll never be afraid to cry
Now I finally have a reason why
I'll remember (I'll remember)
Now I'll never be afraid to cry
Now I finally have a reason why
I'll remember (I'll remember)
Now I'll never be afraid to cry
And I finally have a reason why
I'll remember (I'll remember)
Now I'll never be afraid to cry
And I finally have a reason why
Remember
In this song, Madonna reflects on how someone in her life has helped her become stronger and more independent. The opening lines suggest that she is saying goodbye but is unsure when her personal journey truly began. She thanks this person for teaching her how to cry, which seems paradoxical but suggests that they have helped her release emotions and become more vulnerable.
The chorus speaks of remembering the strength and love that this person has given her. Madonna acknowledges that she was once like a broken-winged child who needed help to heal and find her voice. However, with this person’s assistance, she has learned to let go of the idea that we can possess anything or anyone, instead choosing to find happiness in stillness and memories.
Towards the end of the song, Madonna rejoices in newfound bravery to cry, realizing that the love she has received is the reason she no longer has to fear vulnerability. "I'll Remember" is reflective and contemplative, but ultimately hopeful and grateful for the love and support that helps us grow.
Line by Line Meaning
Say goodbye
Parting ways with someone
Not knowing when
Uncertainty about the beginning of one's journey
The truth in my whole life began
Realization of the genuine path in one's life
Say goodbye
Bid farewell to someone significant
Not knowing how to cry
Inability to express emotions
You taught me that
Acknowledging someone's role in teaching emotional expression
And I'll remember
Memorizing the valuable teachings
The strength that you gave me
Gratefulness for the support provided by someone during hardship
Now that I'm standing on my own
Being independent and self-sufficient
The way that you saved me
Recalling how someone helped in overcoming difficulties
Inside I was a child
Feeling vulnerable and helpless
That could not mend a broken wing
Inability to heal oneself from emotional wounds
Outside I looked for a way
Searching for solutions externally
To teach my heart to sing
Trying to find joy and happiness
The love that you gave me
Appreciating someone's affection and compassion
The way that you changed me
Remembering how someone helped in personal growth
I learned to let go
Realization of the necessity of detachment
Of the illusion
Overcoming the delusion
That we can possess
The realization that we cannot own everything
I travel in stillness
Finding peace in solitude
And I'll remember happiness
Recalling moments when someone brought joy to life
Now I'll never be afraid to cry
Becoming emotionally strong and able to express feelings
Now I finally have a reason why
Finding purpose in life
Remember
The importance of cherishing valuable moments and relationships
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PATRICK LEONARD, MADONNA CICCONE, RICHARD PAGE
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