Her poetry is somewhat maudlin but beautiful. Her compositions for piano are marked by the same looping style that characterized her son Nick's guitar work. Her daughter Gabrielle asserts that her mother's work is unquestionably a strong influence on Nick's work.
Do You Ever Remember?
Molly Drake Lyrics
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Now you are so far away
Things that we used to laugh about
Crazy things we'd say
There were so many May times
When every word was a song
There were so many gay times
Before it all went all so wrong
But time is ever a vagabond
Time was always a thief
Time can steal away happiness
But time can take away grief
So I won't try to remember
For that way leads to regret
Though I will try to remember
What I can never forget
-Molly Drake
Family Tree
The song "Do You Ever Remember?" by Molly Drake appears to be a reflective look at the past and the memories that remain. The opening line sets the tone for the rest of the song as a lament for a lost connection: "Do you ever remember? Now you are so far away." The distance between the singer and someone else (perhaps a lover or a friend) seems to make it difficult to recall the "things that we used to laugh about" and the "crazy things we'd say" in the past.
However, the singer doesn't seem completely resigned to forgetting the past. They acknowledge the happy times they shared in the form of "May times" when "every word was a song." This nostalgia for past joy is tempered by the realization that "before it all went all so wrong," something changed. From this point on, the lyrics take a more philosophical turn. Time, described as a "vagabond" and a "thief," is given power over human experience. The final lines of the song acknowledge that remembering the past can lead to regret, but there is still something to be gained from holding on to certain memories.
Overall, "Do You Ever Remember?" is a wistful reflection on the past that grapples with the nature of time and memory. Though it appears to be a melancholy song, it also contains a kernel of hope. However difficult it might be to recall certain details or experiences, the singer recognizes that some aspects of the past will never be forgotten.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you ever remember?
Do you recall our past experiences together?
Now you are so far away
You are now physically distant from me.
Things that we used to laugh about
Jokes or situations that once brought us joy.
Crazy things we'd say
Nonsensical, lighthearted conversations we had.
There were so many May times
We had numerous joyful moments in the month of May.
When every word was a song
Our conversations were filled with happiness, as if we were singing.
There were so many gay times
We had many happy moments full of joy and positivity.
Before it all went all so wrong
Before our relationship or situation took a turn for the worse.
But time is ever a vagabond
Time is unpredictable and doesn't follow a set path or course.
Time was always a thief
Time tends to steal away moments that we treasure and hold dear.
Time can steal away happiness
Moments of joy and elation can be lost or forgotten as time passes.
But time can take away grief
As time passes, feelings of sadness or loss may diminish or heal.
So I won't try to remember
I choose not to dwell on the past and reminisce about our past experiences.
For that way leads to regret
Focusing on the past may lead to negative feelings or sadness.
Though I will try to remember
I will make an effort to keep certain memories with me.
What I can never forget
Memories that are impossible for me to erase from my mind.
Contributed by Chase T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
tanvir al imam hasan
one of my favourite. She was one of the true poetic composer. Love and respect for this beautiful mind.
Ángela López
Do you ever remember?
Now you are so far away
Things that we used to laugh about
Crazy things we'd say
There were so many May times
When every word was a song
There were so many gay times
Before it all went all so wrong
But time is ever a vagabond
Time was always a thief
Time can steal away happiness
But time can take away grief
So I won't try to remember
For that way leads to regret
Though I will try to remember
What I can never forget
-Molly Drake
Family Tree
Jeff Flashinski
I think the last line is "No I won't try". It clearly sounds like a "no" to me. Plus, that seems to be what the song is about. She isn't going to try to remember. She doesn't need to try because it is impossible for her to forget.
Flipindistical Productions
@Jeff Flashinski I noticed that