Remember Me
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Bye baby, see you around
Didn't I tell you I wouldn't hold you down
Take good care of yourself, y'hear
Don't let me hear about you shedding a tear
You're gonna make it
You're gonna take it

Remember me as a sunny day

That you once had, along the way
Didn't I inspire you a little higher
Remember me as a funny clown
That made you laugh when you were down
Didn't I boy, didn't I boy

Remember me as a big balloon
At a carnaval that ended too soon
Remember me as a breath of spring
Remember me as a good thing

Bye baby, see you around
I already know about the new love you've found
What can I do but wish you well
What we had was really swell
I won't forget it, I have no regrets

Remember me as a sound of laughter
And my face the morning after
Didn't the sky beckon us to fly?
Yes, you'l remember the times we fought
But don't forget me in your tender thoughts
Please darlin' oh yeah

Remember me when you drink the wine
Of sweet succes and I gave you my best
Remember me every song you sing
Remember me as a good thing

Remember me as a sunny day
Please darling, remember me as a good thing
Remember me when you drink the wine
Remember me as a good thing

Remember me as a big balloon
Don't forget me darling

Overall Meaning

The song "Remember Me" by Diana Ross is essentially a farewell song as the lyrics carry the message that the singer is moving on from a relationship and reminding her partner of memorable moments they shared. In the opening lyrics, the singer is informing her partner that she won't hold him down anymore and urges him to take good care of himself. She assures him that he's going to make it, and she won't be shedding any tears about their break up. The primary message of the song is encapsulated within the chorus, where the singer requests her partner to remember her in all the good moments they shared.

The lyrics in the first verse portray the singer's desire to inspire her partner to a higher level. The second verse reminds her partner of her laughter and face after they have had memories worth cherishing even though they had their share of fights. The lyrics, "Remember me every song you sing" suggests that the singer's memories will remain even though they may not be singing the songs together anymore. In the final verse of the song, the singer requests her partner to remember her when he drinks the wine of sweet success.

Line by Line Meaning

Bye baby, see you around
Farewell love, I'll see you around sometime

Didn't I tell you I wouldn't hold you down
I promised not to hold you back

Take good care of yourself, y'hear
Please take care of yourself, do you understand?

Don't let me hear about you shedding a tear
Try not to cry or be sad, I don't want to hear that

You're gonna make it
I believe in you, you will succeed

You're gonna take it
You'll receive what you deserve

Remember me as a sunny day That you once had, along the way
Think of me as a bright and happy memory from our time together

Didn't I inspire you a little higher Remember me as a funny clown
Did I not encourage you and make you laugh? Keep those memories of me

That made you laugh when you were down Didn't I boy, didn't I boy
Remember the times when I lifted you up when you were low

Remember me as a big balloon At a carnaval that ended too soon
Think of me as something bright and fleeting that made you smile

Remember me as a breath of spring Remember me as a good thing
Please remember me as something beautiful, positive and important in your life

I already know about the new love you've found What can I do but wish you well
I know you've found someone new and although I feel sad, I want you to be happy

What we had was really swell I won't forget it, I have no regrets
Our relationship was great and I don't regret it, I'll always remember it fondly

Remember me as a sound of laughter And my face the morning after
Keep a happy memory of me laughing and smiling in your mind

Didn't the sky beckon us to fly? Yes, you'll remember the times we fought
Remember the times we dreamed of doing great things together, even though we had our struggles

But don't forget me in your tender thoughts Please darlin' oh yeah
Please be gentle and remember me kindly, my love

Remember me when you drink the wine Of sweet success and I gave you my best
When you achieve great things and taste success, remember that I gave my all to you

Remember me every song you sing Remember me as a good thing
In every song you sing and every memory you have, remember me as something positive

Please darling, remember me as a good thing
I just want to be remembered as something good in your life, my love

Don't forget me darling
Please don't forget my love, I will always remember you

Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Sentric Music, MYGUYMARSMUSIC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LAMAR EDWARDS, LARRANCE DOPSON, TEDDY RILEY, LONNIE BURRELL, JAMES FAUNTLEROY

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