Do You Remember
Saint Feat. Verses Lyrics

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Walter, remember when the world was young
And all the girls knew Walter's name?
Walter, isn't it a shame the way our little world has changed?
Do you remember, Walter, playing cricket in the thunder and the rain?
Do you remember, Walter, smoking cigarettes behind your garden gate?
Yes, Walter was my mate,
But Walter, my old friend, where are you now?

Walter's name.
Walter, isn't it a shame the way our little world has changed?
Do you remember, Walter, how we said we'd fight the world so we'd be free.
We'd save up all our money and we'd buy a boat and sail away to sea.
But it was not to be.
I knew you then but do I know you now?

Walter, you are just an echo of a world I knew so long ago
If you saw me now you wouldn't even know my name.
I bet you're fat and married and you're always home in bed by half-past eight.

And if I talked about the old times you'd get bored and you'll have nothing more to say.
Yes people often change, but memories of people can remain.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Saint Feat. Verses's song "Do You Remember" speaks of the nostalgia and longing for the past. The first verse begins with Walter's name, a person who was once famous and well-known. The song speaks of the changes that have occurred over the years in their world, where things are different and not the same as they were before. With a nostalgic tone, the singer then reminisces about playing cricket in the rain, smoking behind the garden gate, and other memories they shared. But now, the singer doesn't know where Walter is or what has become of him, and they wonder if they would even recognize each other if they were to meet again.

The second verse continues with the idea that they had plans to fight the world and be free, but those plans did not come to fruition. The singer imagines what Walter's life could be like now, guessing that he may be married and leading a different lifestyle. The lyrics convey the sense that people change, but memories and the past can still remain. The song ends by wondering whether there is any chance of bringing back the old times with one's friends.

Overall, "Do You Remember" is a poignant look back on the past, remembering friendships, and nostalgia for memories that have been left behind.

Line by Line Meaning

Walter, remember when the world was young
Wishing for the past when things were simpler.

And all the girls knew Walter's name?
Walter used to be popular with the ladies.

Walter, isn't it a shame the way our little world has changed?
Reflecting on how life has changed.

Do you remember, Walter, playing cricket in the thunder and the rain?
Recalling a specific memory of playing cricket in rough weather.

Do you remember, Walter, smoking cigarettes behind your garden gate?
Reminiscing about smoking and hanging out in the backyard.

Yes, Walter was my mate,
Affirming the friendship between the singer and Walter.

But Walter, my old friend, where are you now?
Wondering where Walter is currently.

Walter, you are just an echo of a world I knew so long ago
Realizing that Walter and the past are far removed from the present.

If you saw me now you wouldn't even know my name.
Acknowledging that the artist has moved on and changed significantly since their time with Walter.

I bet you're fat and married and you're always home in bed by half-past eight.
Speculating about Walter's current lifestyle.

And if I talked about the old times you'd get bored and you'll have nothing more to say.
Presuming that Walter wouldn't be interested in talking about their past experiences.

Yes people often change, but memories of people can remain.
Noting that people can change but memories persist.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RAYMOND DOUGLAS DAVIES

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