Remember Me
T.I.(티아이) Lyrics

Don't forget to remember me
Remember me when I'm gone and keep me in your thoughts

I'll be back so remember me
I will return, so don't forget me while I'm away

Please keep me in your mind if we ever have to part
If we ever go our separate ways, please remember me

Ay, the king, modern day Martin Luther, Malcom X
I am comparable to these great historical figures, a leader and a voice for change

I'm officially the freshest, don't dare forget
I am the coolest, most fashionable, and most talented, don't ever forget that

I'm gone momentarily, don't bury me, yet
I may be leaving temporarily, but don't forget about me, I'm not dead yet

Like Ali got, I got tha title back, prepare for that
Like Muhammad Ali regained his boxing title, I too have reclaimed my status, get ready for my return

When the world needed to ask where he was at
When people questioned my whereabouts or my relevance

But when he need somethin' back, fade to black
When I need something in return, people suddenly disappear or lose interest

Talking behind his back, you a hater for that
If you're gossiping about me or criticizing me, you're just a hater

I don't expect nothin' less in the game of chess
I anticipate people being strategic, sneaky, and looking out for their own interests, just like in a game of chess

You think five moves ahead and not behind
To succeed, you have to be forward-thinking and plan ahead

Jumped up, cheered when I got my time
People were happy and excited for me when I was successful or had an opportunity

But get me losin' off your mind
Don't forget about me when I experience setbacks or failures

Shawty, may I remind you that there ain't another
Let me remind you that I am unique, special, one-of-a-kind

Who done been through what I been through
No one else has experienced the things that I have experienced

Time after time again you better get some in you
Despite the ups and downs, I've persevered and succeeded, and you should learn from that

When you said it was over for him
When you thought I was finished or washed up

And you thought he couldn't continue to floss
And you believed I couldn't maintain my success or my flashy lifestyle

Here's to your memory loss, sucker
To those who doubted me or forgot about me, this is a jab at your forgetfulness and ignorance

They say outta sight's out of mind
When someone is out of sight or absent, they are often forgotten

And nine times out of ten, me and out of pocket out of line
Most of the time, I am not in the wrong or at fault for anything

You do it big, everybody that you out shined
When you are successful and doing well, people will try to compete and bring you down

Then your old lady fate talk 'bout how she got fine
Then your significant other starts bragging about how attractive they are

She say she was tryin' to get away, he say about time
She claims she was trying to break free from the relationship, and he seemingly agrees or doesn't care

Right now we all thinkin', damn hopin' not mine
Right now, we are all thinking and hoping that this situation doesn't apply to us

But when it's lights out for you and you're locked down
But when you are in prison or in a dire situation

Ain't no tellin' whether or not your lady when and got down
There's no telling whether or not your significant other cheated on you

With that crawl town 'cause he hot now
With that guy from the small town who is successful or popular now

Rippin' up your love letters, liftin' up her night gown
Tearing up your letters and being intimate with someone else in your absence

Right now somebody baby momma gettin' piped down
Right now, someone's baby mama is having sex with someone else

Kids in the next room listenin', momma pipe down
The children are in the room next door, so be quiet

The thought hurt, don't it? But maybe she's strong enough for it
The idea is painful, but maybe she is capable of handling it

Or ain't get that lonely 'cause you wasn't gone long enough
Or maybe she didn't get lonely because you weren't absent for long enough

Trump, it's just a temporarily setback
It's just a temporary obstacle or setback, don't worry

It's on when I get back, please don't forget that
When I return, things will pick up right where they left off, don't forget that

I don't mean to feel like this, don't mean to think like this
I don't intend to have these emotions or thoughts

My heart just has to be sure
I need to be certain and secure in my love for you

That the love that I give to you, that's the love I get from you
I want the love I give to be reciprocated back to me

I need to be safe and secure
I need to feel protected and reassured in this relationship

Hey, just a friendly message for everybody in American
This is a positive message for everyone in America

Who thought I was gon' fail
To those who doubted my success or abilities

Partner, it's a year and a day and counting, you understand that?
I've been gone for a year, but my time served is still counting

By the time you hear this, I'll pro'ly be halfway home
By the time you hear this message, I will be halfway through my sentence and closer to coming home

Now remember that, suckas
Don't forget or underestimate me, fools