I Remember You
Nellie McKay Lyrics


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I remember you
You're the one who made
My dreams come true
A few kisses ago

I remember you
You're the one who said
"I love you too"
I do
Didn't you know

I remember, too
A distant bell
And stars that fell like rain
Out of the blue

When my life is through
And the angels ask me to recall
The thrill of them all




Then I shall tell them
I remember you

Overall Meaning

The song "I Remember You" by Nellie McKay is a sweet and dreamy reminiscence of a past love. The song starts with the line "I remember you, you're the one who made my dreams come true, a few kisses ago." This line establishes the theme of nostalgia and looking back on a past love. The next line "You're the one who said 'I love you too,' I do, didn't you know" emphasizes the emotional connection between the two lovers. The lyrics then take a dreamlike turn with the line "I remember too, a distant bell, and stars that fell like rain, out of the blue." These images reflect the magic and beauty of the past love that is being remembered. The song concludes with the idea that when the singer's life is over, they will remember this love fondly and tell the angels about it.


Overall, "I Remember You" is a romantic and sentimental song about the power of love to leave a lasting impression. The lyrics are evocative and poetic, conveying both the joy and the pain of a past love. Nellie McKay's voice is soft and dreamy, perfectly capturing the wistful mood of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

I remember you
I can still recall your face and the memories we made together


You're the one who made
You were responsible for bringing my hopes and desires to reality


My dreams come true
You made me feel like anything is possible and helped make my aspirations achievable


A few kisses ago
Our time together seems like yesterday, and I can still feel the love we shared


You're the one who said
You were the person who expressed loving feelings for me first


"I love you too"
You agreed with my expression of love and returned my feelings


I do
You affirmed your commitment to me and our relationship


Didn't you know
I was hoping you understood how much your love meant to me


A distant bell
I have a vague memory of the past that still haunts me


And stars that fell like rain
I recall a magical moment in the past that surpassed my wildest expectations


Out of the blue
This moment happened unexpectedly and powerfully


When my life is through
When I die and have to look back on my life


And the angels ask me to recall
If I have to answer to a higher power about what mattered in my life


The thrill of them all
The most significant and exhilarating experiences of my life


Then I shall tell them
I would affirm to the angels that this was the truth


I remember you
That you were the one constant love and memory that stayed with me throughout my life




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Johnny Mercer, Victor Schertzinger

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