I Remember You
Roberts Marcus Lyrics
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And trouble begins to brew,
Whenever the Winter winds become too strong,
I concentrate on you.
When fortune cries "Nay! Nay!" to me
And people declare "You're through!",
Whenever the blues become my only song,
On your smile so sweet, so tender,
When at first your kiss I decline.
On the light in your eyes when I surrender,
And once again our arms intertwine
And so, when wise men say to me
That love's young dream never comes true,
To prove that even wise men can be wrong,
I concentrate on you.
In "I Remember You," a classic romantic ballad by Robert Marcus, the singer is expressing his devotion to a particular person. Whenever he is faced with hardship or struggles, he turns his focus solely to her. The lyrics suggest that her beauty, tenderness, and positive qualities bring him peace, even during difficult times. The singer also reflects on the times they have spent together, reminiscing on the sweetness of their early courtship and the way that the embrace of his lover can bring him out of his negative headspace. The song's ultimate message—that love is worth believing in, even when it seems impossible—is uplifting and sincere.
Line by Line Meaning
Whenever skies look gray to me
Whenever I'm feeling down and things look bleak
And trouble begins to brew,
And problems or difficulties start to arise
Whenever the Winter winds become too strong,
When the harshness of winter becomes overwhelming
I concentrate on you.
I focus on thoughts of you to help me through these tough times
When fortune cries "Nay! Nay!" to me
When luck seems to be against me
And people declare "You're through!",
And others tell me that I'm finished or unsuccessful
Whenever the blues become my only song,
When I'm feeling sad or depressed and it's all I can think about
I concentrate on you.
I think of you to help cheer me up and provide solace
On your smile so sweet, so tender,
I focus on memories of your gentle and affectionate smile
When at first your kiss I decline.
Even when I'm hesitant or shy about your displays of affection
On the light in your eyes when I surrender,
Past moments where I've let my guard down, and how it's illuminated your eyes
And once again our arms intertwine
Imagining the comforting embrace where we would hold onto each other
And so, when wise men say to me
So, whenever those who are respected for their wisdom suggest to me
That love's young dream never comes true,
That it's unlikely for young love to become a reality
To prove that even wise men can be wrong,
To demonstrate that even the most educated can make mistakes
I concentrate on you.
I hold onto thoughts of you and my love for you as proof that they're wrong
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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