I Remember
Rod Wave Lyrics

It was trials and tribulations on the road to chasing that paper
Facing difficulties and obstacles while pursuing money

Seen so many faces, been so many places, caught some cases
Experienced diverse people and locations while also facing legal trouble at times

Crazy thing is, out of all life done taught me
Despite all the learning experiences life has given me

Before you get one win, you gotta take a thousand losses
To achieve success, you must go through many failures and setbacks

I remember, nigga, yeah
Recalling past events and memories

Straight up, you know me
Sincerity in acknowledging others know him well

How would I ever forget?
Expressing disbelief in ever forgetting certain memories

How could I ever forget? (Yeah, yeah)
Questioning his ability to forget memories

I remember everything, the shine and the struggle
Recalling both good and bad experiences in the past

I remember all the pain, all the grind, all the hustle
Remembering the hard work and effort put into pursuing success

I remember elementary when pops would come and get me
Recollection of childhood memories with father

And take me to the neighborhood with Veneria and Whitney
Visiting specific neighborhoods and people from his past

Then pops had went to prison, I remember every letter
Father going to prison and the letters they exchanged

I remember bitches playing with my heart 'cause I would let 'em
Girls taking advantage of his emotions because he allowed it

I remember what's his name told me, "Bro let's stick together"
Recollection of a friend asking to stick together despite later falling out

But we couldn't stick together, 'cause niggas change just like the weather
Friendship ending due to changing circumstances and personality

I still remember the first night when I met Mr. Raymond
Recalling the first meeting with mentor Mr. Raymond

I was on the block with Glocks when Uncle Dereck came to save me
Being in a dangerous situation and Mr. Raymond rescuing him

Remember back in middle school when I met Derek Bailey
Reflecting on meeting a friend in middle school

And he taught me how to sack that weed, stack that cheese and save it
Friend teaching him how to deal drugs and handle the profits

But I still fucked it up, I remember tryna shake back
Despite the lessons, still making mistakes and attempting to recover

Me and Sir Kendrick in the kitchen cooking fake crack
Cooking fake drugs with a friend

I remember my first show, I remember who booked me
Recalling the first music show and who arranged it

I remember all you opps from middle school, them niggas was pussy
Remembering middle school rivals who were weak

I remember my first stolen car, I was with Lil Chaz
Recalling stealing a car with a friend

I had just jumped off the porch but lil' bruh was moving fast
New to the experience but the friend was quick to take action

I remember when I first met Kareem, we was coolin'
Recollection of first meeting with friend Kareem

Year later we was breaking in them houses, shooting movies
Friendship turning into breaking into houses and making videos

If we catch a nigga late night, no pipe, it's a wrap
If they catch someone off-guard at night, it's over for them

We made lil' what's his name jump off his bike, and that's a fact
Making someone fall off their bike intentionally and confirming it actually happened

Remember when I first caught a buzz with my raps
Recalling when he first got noticed for his music

Money came and niggas changed and stabbed me in my back
Friends changing after he became successful and betraying him

Remember when I first confessed my love and I cried
Talking about expressing love and showing emotion

Asked you about that other fuck nigga in your life
Asking about someone else in their life

No longer could I stand to see the truth in your eyes
Unable to bear seeing their true feelings

So I went somewhere else to find love and you know why
Leaving to find new love and the reason why

Remember sitting in my cell blaming the streets
Recalling being in jail and blaming the environment for his circumstances

Mama came to see me said the blame was on me
Mother telling him to take responsibility for his actions

Remember Lenny died, the city cried for a week
Recalling a person named Lenny's death and the city's reaction

I remember when you niggas testified on Lil C
Remembering when some people testified against Lil C

I remember, I remember, nigga
Continuing to recall past memories