H… Read Full Bio ↴Malyssa is a dance pop singer originally from Modesto, California.
Her single Reminisce was a San Francisco Bay Area hit on CHR station [Wild 94.9 FM] in March 2002, reaching #2 most requested for three consecutive weeks. Her single Here With You became a national dance hit and put her on the map of American dance music. Her full-length album Reminisce was released by Rhythm Drive Records in October 2002.
Reminisce
Malyssa Lyrics
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Reminds me of a time not too long ago
When we would sing along
Now those times are gone
I wonder what you are doing now
You always knew how to take away my frown
But when you loved somebody new
Reminisce
over you
I reminisce over
things that we used to do
sometimes I miss
the times when we were cool
when I reminisce baby
When I reminisce over you
These days I no longer ask why
I guess back then just wasn't time
when you left me all alone
You said you had to go
We used to be so in love back then
but now I look at you strictly as a friend
I'm with somebody new
You and I are through
so I reminisce over you
I reminisce over things that we used to do
sometimes I miss
the times when we were cool
when I reminisce baby
when I reminisce over you
I reminisce over you
I reminisce over things that we used to do
sometimes I miss
the times when we were cool
when I reminisce baby
when I reminisce over you
In the song "Reminisce" by Malyssa, the singer talks about how she remembers and misses the good times she had with someone who is no longer in her life. The song starts with Malyssa hearing a song on the radio that reminds her of happier times when she and this person used to sing along to music together. However, those times have passed, and Malyssa wonders what the person is doing now. She reflects on how this person used to make her happy, but now that they are with somebody new, all she can do is reminisce, realizing that they are no longer together.
As the song continues, Malyssa acknowledges that she has moved on and is with someone new, but she still thinks back on what she had with this person. She says that she used to be so in love with this person, but now she only sees them as a friend. The chorus repeats three times throughout the song, emphasizing the feeling of longing and reminiscing that Malyssa experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Heard a song on the radio
I heard a song on the radio that took me back to a specific time
Reminds me of a time not too long ago
The song reminded me of a time that wasn't too long ago
When we would sing along
During that time, we used to sing along to songs like this one
Now those times are gone
Those times are now a thing of the past
I wonder what you are doing now
I often find myself wondering about what you're doing with your life nowadays
You always knew how to take away my frown
You always had a way of making me feel better when I was down
But when you loved somebody new
However, when you found someone else to love
The only thing I could do was
I was left with no other choice but to
Reminisce
Think fondly back on our memories
over you
Specifically, think about you
I reminisce over things that we used to do
I often go back and remember the things we did together
sometimes I miss
Occasionally, I feel a longing for those past experiences
the times when we were cool
A time when we were both happy and enjoying each other's company
when I reminisce baby
When I think back on those times
These days I no longer ask why
Nowadays, I don't question why things ended the way they did
I guess back then just wasn't time
Perhaps the timing just wasn't right for us back then
when you left me all alone
When you left me with no explanation or reason
You said you had to go
You simply stated that you had to leave
We used to be so in love back then
At that time, we were deeply in love with each other
but now I look at you strictly as a friend
However, now I only see you as a platonic friend
I'm with somebody new
Now, I've found someone else to love
You and I are through
Our romantic relationship has come to an end
I reminisce over you
Despite everything, I still find myself thinking back on our memories together
Lyrics © IMOJIN GROUP LLC, IMOJIN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: RENO URSAL
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@silverwindspirit
Dang, throwback to late 90's and early 2000's. This brings me back to middle school and high school years
@vveeerq
THROWBACK! This song used to be featured in most of the Hot Import Night DVD compilation. Brings back great memories from cali to jersey/NYC.
@perplexedmind
Holy crap!! I remember this song <3 brings back first love high school memories!
@laine1980
bay area memories late 90s early 2000! gotta love those hot import night days!!
@ProbableCause1066
Daaamn...don't yall just love what a song does to make you remember the past. this one... Flying to Norfolk, VA and just haning out around the east coast. Tigger cruises. People in VA, and new york knowing im a northern california cause of the way I talk. HELLA HELLA HELLA...haha.
@stinachristina
AH! I remember this song! Hella good times.
@BmyBo0
Love this song!!! Got reminiscing about the young days. ♡
@sarunbou4988
oh god 2021 and it good
@ricandanny78
Love this song
@LaoAmerican365
Despite MrCwalk666's ridiculous claim and poor attempt at manipulating her ancestry, Malyssa is actually half Lao and half Native American, but 100% American by nationality because she was born in the U.S. You don't have to be born in Laos to be Lao just like you don't have to be born in China to be Chinese. Malyssa's mom is a Lao woman who was born in another Asian country. Lao people exist not just in Laos, but also in other countries. For example, just because someone is Chinese does not mean that he can't be born in another country for crying out loud. Malyssa said so herself that she is Lao and Native American. She even speaks Lao and performs at Lao New Year festivals.