Remember When
St. John Lyrics

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I used to know everything you wanted
I used to know everything you loved
But lately I am lost at sea

I used to feel all the things you told me
I used to feel all the ways you did
But lately I do not believe

So long ago you let me in
I'm no one now, but I remember when
Oh, I remember when

I used to know where you kept your secrets
I used to know where you kept your heart
But lately I am out of place
I used to feel every fight you fought
And I used to know every line you crossed
But lately I can't even see your face

I used to be everything you wanted

I used to be everything you loved
But lately I am lost at sea

Overall Meaning

In St. John's song "Remember When," the artist sings about a lost connection with someone they once knew intimately. The song begins with the artist reminiscing about how they used to know everything that the other person wanted and loved, but now they feel as if they are lost at sea. The lyrics suggest that there has been a breakdown in communication and the artist no longer feels the same closeness they once shared with this person.

The second verse goes on to describe how the artist used to be able to empathize with the person's struggles and understand their thoughts and feelings, but now they no longer believe in them. They used to know where the person kept their secrets and their heart, but now they feel out of place and unable to connect.

The chorus is a poignant reminder of how time has changed their relationship. The artist acknowledges that they are no longer as important to the other person as they once were. They were once a trusted confidant, but now they are no one. Despite this, the artist still remembers when they were important to the other person.

Overall, "Remember When" is a reflective and emotional song about the inevitability of change and the loss of connection with someone you once knew intimately.

Line by Line Meaning

I used to know everything you wanted
I was familiar with all your desires

I used to know everything you loved
I was aware of all your passions

But lately I am lost at sea
However, recently, I've been feeling powerless and confused

I used to feel all the things you told me
I was able to connect with your emotions

I used to feel all the ways you did
I could empathize with you

But lately I do not believe
But now, I doubt my ability to understand you

So long ago you let me in
You gave me access to your inner world a while back

I'm no one now, but I remember when
Although I'm not as close to you now, I still reminisce about the past

Oh, I remember when
I vividly recall the time when we were close

I used to know where you kept your secrets
I knew where you hid your private information

I used to know where you kept your heart
I knew where your true feelings lay