I Remember
Reeves Dianne Lyrics
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I remember them all.
I remember the clock on the desk and the chair and the rug,
And all of the rest.
Like the venetian blinds drawn shut,
The record playing over and over until dawn,
Until the grooves had worn thin on that one song.
Until I heard your words and it spoke my heart.
I remember thinking I was too far gone
And you reminded me that there is no such thing.
I remember a weight like lead crashing down on my hope,
Thunder in my head.
I remember the pain, the spasm, the sense of lost
Falling into a chasm
And the blinds drawn shut,
The record playing over and over
Until dawn, until the grooves had worn thin
On that one song.
I remember thinking we were worlds apart
Until I heard your words and it spoke my heart.
I remember thinking I was too far gone
And you reminded me that there is no such thing.
I remember
Like it was yesterday
I remember
Like it was yesterday
I remember
You're smile
I remember you touch, your voice
I remember, oh I remember
I remember thinking we were worlds apart
Until I heard your words and they spoke my heart
I remember thinking I was too far gone
And you reminded me, you did, that's there no such thing
No such thing
The song "I Remember" by Reeves Dianne is a heartfelt lyrical description of memories that are etched in the singer's mind. The lyrics beautifully express the significance of small details and moments that often go unnoticed, yet they hold a special place in our hearts. The first verse brings to mind the vivid images of a house with sounds from the hall, books on the shelf, a clock on the desk, a chair, and a rug. The detail in the lyrics is in line with the idea of savoring the simplest of things and cherishing them for years to come. The reference to the venetian blinds drawn shut and the record playing over and over until dawn creates a nostalgic ambiance and highlights the comfort of familiarity that certain things bring.
The second verse takes a dramatic turn in the story and reveals a moment of despair that is like a heavy lead weighing down on the singer's hope. The pain is so intense that it feels like falling into a chasm. The blinds are drawn shut again, and the record is playing until dawn until the grooves have worn thin. The contrast between these two verses is symbolic of life's ups and downs, where happiness and sadness can co-exist, and how we need to remember the moments of strength and clarity that help us get back up when life knocks us down.
The chorus of the song conveys a message of hope and how sometimes it takes just a few words from someone to change our perspective. The line "you reminded me that there is no such thing" is particularly uplifting, and it feels like a beacon of light in a moment of desolation. The lyrics "I remember like it was yesterday" repeated thrice at the end reinforces how some memories never fade away, and they stay with us forever.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember the sounds from the hall and the books on the shelf,
I recall the auditory sensations of the hallway and the physical appearance of the books organized on shelves.
I remember them all.
I remember every detail.
I remember the clock on the desk and the chair and the rug,
I recollect the decor of the room, including the desk clock, chair, and rug.
And all of the rest.
I remember everything else.
Like the venetian blinds drawn shut,
I remember the closed window coverings.
The record playing over and over until dawn,
I remember the repetitive sound of the vinyl record until sunrise.
Until the grooves had worn thin on that one song.
The vinyl's grooves had been depleted due to the excessive repeating of the song.
I remember thinking we were worlds apart
I recall feeling alienated from you.
Until I heard your words and it spoke my heart.
After hearing your words, I realized that our emotions were similar.
I remember thinking I was too far gone
I remember feeling hopeless.
And you reminded me that there is no such thing.
Your words boosted my morale by convincing me that hopelessness is not real.
I remember a weight like lead crashing down on my hope,
I remember feeling weighed down and pessimistic.
Thunder in my head.
I had a headache-like sensation.
I remember the pain, the spasm, the sense of lost
I recall the distress, contortion, and feeling of being lost.
Falling into a chasm
I had a feeling of plunging into a pit.
I remember, oh I remember
I remember vividly.
I remember you're smile
I remember your smile.
I remember you touch, your voice
I remember the feeling of your touch and the sound of your voice.
I remember thinking we were worlds apart
I recall feeling alienated from you.
Until I heard your words and they spoke my heart
After hearing your words, I realized that our emotions were similar.
I remember thinking I was too far gone
I remember feeling hopeless.
And you reminded me, you did, that's there no such thing
Your words boosted my morale by convincing me that hopelessness is not real.
No such thing
Hopelessness is not a real thing.
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Somewhere in America wil moore
I lost my dad and this song brings back those same memories. I'm from a musical family as well and born in Detroit just as Dianne. wow what an amazing heartfelt song.
Sihle Mgwili
Heard this on radio today,such a lovely song , great work by the artist and band
spd13062
I listen to this on the way home from work to decompress.......pure beauty.
Reverdia daRiverWoman
oh my God... I'm at work & just heard this for the first time... & tears... so intense with all that's good & true & real... thank you Dianne... can't wait to see you again !!!
Sacha Mullin
Dianne Reeves is such a gift.
Patrick Deal
Pure Heaven - thanks so much for posting!
Liz Ramirez
Soulful excellence... Beautiful, made me cry!
vhope0000
Thanks so much for the footage. Her voice just settles me. So beautiful.
art6tee
This version of this song by Ms. Reeves is magical. Love it!
Narcisa Cinense Raz
it made me cry and think for a while
and then I smile☺