Remember Me
Molly O'Brien; Tim O'Brien Lyrics
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The sweetest days were the days that used to be
The saddest words I ever heard were words of parting
When you said Sweetheart remember me
Remember me when the candle lights are gleaming
Remember me at the close of a long long day
It would be so sweet when all alone I'm dreaming
You told me once that you were mine alone forever
And I was yours 'til the end of eternity
But all those vows are broken now and we will never
Be the same except in memory
A brighter face may take my place when we're apart dear
A sweeter smile and a love more bold and free
But in the end fair weather friends may break your heart dear
If they do sweetheart remember me
In "Remember Me," Tim O'Brien explores the theme of love and loss. The song begins with the idea that the sweetest songs and memories belong to lovers, which sets the tone for a wistful reflection on a past romance. O'Brien mourns the loss represented by the "saddest words" he has ever heard, which were spoken by his lover at the time of their parting. The plea to remember him is followed by an appeal to be remembered during times of solitude, dreaming, and the tranquil moments of life.
The second verse goes further into the specifics of the pain of loss. O'Brien remembers a promise of everlasting love, which now seems like a distant memory. O'Brien uses the metaphor of a "brighter face" to describe the possibility of a new love in his ex-lover's life, but ultimately warns of the transience of such relationships. The song ends with a gentle reminder to remember him even amidst future heartbreaks.
Overall, "Remember Me" is a poignant portrayal of a love that has ended but is still memorialized in memory. O'Brien's emotional delivery and melancholy lyrics capture the heartbreak of lost love without being overly sentimental.
Line by Line Meaning
The sweetest songs belong to lovers in the gloaming
The most beautiful music is created in the romantic twilight hours when two people are so in love
The sweetest days were the days that used to be
The most blissful memories reside in the past, when everything was happy and perfect
The saddest words I ever heard were words of parting
Separation and goodbye are the most melancholic and heartbreaking words ever uttered by anyone
When you said Sweetheart remember me
When you asked me to never forget you, it was the most emotional expression of love and longing
Remember me when the candle lights are gleaming
Think of me when you see the flickering of a candlelight, a symbol of hope that our love will endure
Remember me at the close of a long long day
At the end of a tiresome and draining day, I would love to be remembered as a source of comfort and inspiration
It would be so sweet when all alone I'm dreaming
It would be the most delightful dream to think that even in solitude, you hold me in your heart with fondness
Just to know you still remember me
It would bring me immeasurable joy to know that I still matter to you and that you keep me in your thoughts
You told me once that you were mine alone forever
You made a promise that we would be committed to each other forever and I believed it with all my heart
And I was yours 'til the end of eternity
I pledged my devotion to you until the end of time and I still stand by my vow
But all those vows are broken now and we will never
Unfortunately, our promises to each other are no longer kept, and we can never go back to how things used to be
Be the same except in memory
The memories of our love will always be cherished and we can only look back with nostalgia, but the present reality hurts
A brighter face may take my place when we're apart dear
When we are separated, you may find someone better looking and more charming than me
A sweeter smile and a love more bold and free
You may find someone who smiles more often, and with whom you share a more daring and passionate love
But in the end fair weather friends may break your heart dear
In the end, opportunistic friends who pretend to be loyal may disappoint and betray you
If they do sweetheart remember me
If your fair-weather friends let you down, remember that I was always there for you and would never falter in my love for you
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PIERLUIGI GIOMBINI
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