Think of Me
Original Cast Lyrics


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Think of me
Think of me fondly
When we've said goodbye
Remember me
Once in awhile
Please promise me you'll try

When you find, that once again you long
To take your heart

He's here, the Phantom of the Opera!
He is with us
It's the ghost

He's here, the Phantom of the Opera!
He's with us, he's a ghost!

Good heavens!
Will you show a little courtesy?

Mademoiselle, please!

These things do happen

Si! These things do happen! Well, until you stop these things happening
This thing does not happen!

Christine Daaé could sing it, sir

The chorus girl?

Let her sing for you, Monsieur
She has been well taught

Think of me
Think of me fondly
When we've said goodbye
Remember me
Once in awhile
Please promise me you'll try

When you find, that once again you long
To take your heart back and be free
If you ever find a moment
Spare a thought for me

We never said our love was ever green
Or as unchanging as the sea
But if you can still remember
Stop and think of me

Think of all the things we've shared and seen
Don't think about the things which might have been

Think of me
Think of me waking, silent and resigned
Imagine me trying too hard to put you from my mind

Recall those days
Look ack on all those times
Think of the things we'll never do
There will never be a day when I won't think of you

Can it be?
Can it be Christine?

Bravo!

What a change!
You're really not a bit the gawkish girl that once you were
She may not remember me
But I remember her

We never said our love was ever green
Or as unchanging as the sea
But please promise me that sometimes
You will think




Ah, ah, ah, ah
Of me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Think of Me" from The Phantom of the Opera can be interpreted as a plea from the character Christine to not be forgotten by someone she cares deeply about. The song begins with Christine asking the person to think of her fondly and remember her even after they have said goodbye. She asks for a promise that they will try to think of her at least occasionally.


The lyrics then reference the presence of the Phantom of the Opera, indicating that his presence is haunting and ghost-like. There is a brief exchange between characters expressing surprise and the request for courtesy. The idea is then introduced that Christine, the chorus girl, should sing for Monsieur and that she has been well taught. This suggests that her singing is a way for her to be remembered by the person she is addressing.


The chorus of the song is a repetition of the initial plea to think of Christine, accompanied by the acknowledgment that their love was not everlasting but still deserving of remembrance. The verses continue with Christine asking the person to imagine her trying to forget them, but never being able to. The song concludes with the hope that even if the person may not remember Christine, she will always remember them.


Line by Line Meaning

Think of me
Remember me and hold me in your thoughts


Think of me fondly
Think of me with affection and nostalgia


When we've said goodbye
After we have parted ways


Remember me
Keep my memory alive


Once in awhile
Occasionally, from time to time


Please promise me you'll try
Make a commitment to make an effort


When you find, that once again you long
When you discover that you still desire


To take your heart back and be free
To regain your emotional freedom


If you ever find a moment
In case you ever have a spare moment


Spare a thought for me
Remember me briefly


These things do happen
Such situations can occur


Christine Daaé could sing it, sir
Christine Daaé is capable of performing the song, sir


The chorus girl?
The female ensemble member?


Let her sing for you, Monsieur
Allow her to sing for you, Monsieur


She has been well taught
She has received good instruction


Think of all the things we've shared and seen
Remember the experiences and moments we have shared


Don't think about the things which might have been
Avoid dwelling on the possibilities that did not materialize


Think of me waking, silent and resigned
Imagine me awakening, appearing calm but deeply affected


Imagine me trying too hard to put you from my mind
Envision me making excessive efforts to forget about you


Recall those days
Remember those past days


Look back on all those times
Reflect on all those moments


Think of the things we'll never do
Consider the things we will never experience together


There will never be a day when I won't think of you
I will always have you in my thoughts


Can it be?
Is it possible?


Can it be Christine?
Is it Christine, by any chance?


Bravo!
Well done!


What a change!
What a remarkable transformation!


You're really not a bit the gawkish girl that once you were
You are no longer the awkward girl you used to be


She may not remember me
She may not recall my existence


But I remember her
But I remember her vividly


But please promise me that sometimes
However, please make a commitment that on certain occasions


You will think
You will remember


Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah


Of me
Of me




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, CHARLES A. HART, RICHARD HENRY ZACHARY S. STILGOE, ROBERTO GONZALEZ

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Comments from YouTube:

Kennedy Hopkins

This is a great parody of Co-Op documentary!

John Ozed

Still wonderful over 50 years later

Bill Brimmer

Steve S. Is just the nicest guy out there. Loved seeing this again. Thanks for posting.

Frank n Furter

I have never seen the original company I can already say from the reunion this documentary and pictures that no other production is better than the OG

Frank n Furter

@Bia Vasconcelos i always keep watching the company reunion, dean jones version of being alive is just powerful😍,

Bia Vasconcelos

I absolutely agree! such chemistry and I love the way it sounds

Tom Shea

Still amazing to me that Dean Jones' "You I love" section was allowed to stay in, seeing as it's completely wrong.

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