Remember Me
Megan Isaacson Lyrics
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This photograph I have of you speaks volumes without words. But can it tell me why, I haven't heard from you in years?
(Chorus)
Can a Father forget, the voice of his child? Will you recognize me if I called? I'm tired of pointing the finger of blame. I'd just like to know, if you remember me.
I remember you in mountain peaks and in cold winter days. I remember you in coffee and the smell of after shave. Were those eyes of yours deceptive or just ignorant? Of all the ways I need you now, how can I be content?
Can a Father forget, the voice of his child? Will you recognize me if I called? I'm tired of pointing the finger of blame. I'd just like to know, if you remember me.
If you remember me
The opening verse of Megan Isaacson's song "Remember Me" sets up a poignant scene of a father and his child in a far-off time and place, possibly hinting at memories the singer holds dear. The father is shown as a figure of love and tenderness, granting his child one last kiss before extinguishing the lights. The singer then refers to a photograph of the father, which cannot answer the question of why the singer has not heard from him in years. This raises the question of whether the father remembers his child or has chosen to forget them.
The chorus of the song delves deeper into the central question of whether a father can forget the voice of their child. The singer, tired of blaming the father for their estrangement, longs for recognition from their parent. The second verse of the song further reflects on the memories of the father, which are linked to specific sensory details such as the smell of aftershave. The singer wonders if these memories are deceptive or reflective of the reality of the father's love. Despite the need for connection and resolution, the singer remains unfulfilled and restless.
Overall, "Remember Me" is a touching tribute to the longing for familial connection, and the desire to understand the complexity of parent-child relationships. It raises the question of whether love is enough to hold a family together, and whether memories can be enough to sustain a relationship that has drifted apart.
Line by Line Meaning
In a world far away, and a time long ago. There stands a father and his child, amidst the lamplight's glow.
Years ago, a father and his child were together in a warm, cozy setting.
His eyes look like they love her. He speaks with tenderness. And just before he dims the lights, he grants her one last kiss.
The father has a deep love for his child, as seen through his tender words and actions.
This photograph I have of you speaks volumes without words. But can it tell me why, I haven't heard from you in years?
A photo of the person brings back strong memories, but also triggers thoughts about why there has been no contact.
(Chorus) Can a Father forget, the voice of his child? Will you recognize me if I called? I'm tired of pointing the finger of blame. I'd just like to know, if you remember me.
The chorus asks if a father could forget his child, and wonders if the person being addressed remembers the singer.
I remember you in mountain peaks and in cold winter days. I remember you in coffee and the smell of after shave. Were those eyes of yours deceptive or just ignorant? Of all the ways I need you now, how can I be content?
The singer has fond memories associated with the person, but also questions whether the person's actions were deceptive or clueless. The singer is struggling with not having the person around now when it is needed most.
(Chorus 2x's to fade) Can a Father forget, the voice of his child? Will you recognize me if I called? I'm tired of pointing the finger of blame. I'd just like to know, if you remember me.
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the singer's yearning to be remembered by the person they once knew.
If you remember me
The song ends with a plea to be remembered by the person.
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