Remember Me
T.I. f/ Mary J. Blige Lyrics
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(Let's get 'em, Mary)
Don't forget to remember me
(Hey, hey, hey, hey, don't forget shawty, hey)
I'll be back so remember me
(Hey, hey, hey, so remember this)
Please keep me in your mind if we ever have to part
Don't forget to remember me
Ay, the king, modern day Martin Luther, Malcom X
I'm officially the freshest, don't dare forget
I'm gone momentarily, don't bury me, yet
Like Ali got, I got tha title back, prepare for that
When the world needed to ask where he was at
But when he need somethin' back, fade to black
Talking behind his back, you a hater for that
I don't expect nothin' less in the game of chess
You think five moves ahead and not behind
Jumped up, cheered when I got my time
Like yeah, one whole year I got in the grind
But get me losin' off your mind
Shawty, may I remind you that there ain't another
Who done been through what I been through
Time after time again you better get some in you
When you said it was over for him
And you thought he couldn't continue to floss
Here's to your memory loss, sucker
Don't forget to remember me
(Ah, don't forget shawty)
I'll be back so remember me
(Hey, don't forget shawty, ya, ya, remember this shawty)
Please keep me in your mind if we ever have to part
(Hey, hey, hey, so don't forget shawty)
Don't forget to remember me
They say outta sight's out of mind
And nine times out of ten, me and out of pocket out of line
You do it big, everybody that you out shined
Then your old lady fate talk 'bout how she got fine
She say she was tryin' to get away, he say about time
Right now we all thinkin', damn hopin' not mine
But when it's lights out for you and you're locked down
Ain't no tellin' whether or not your lady when and got down
With that crawl town 'cause he hot now
Rippin' up your love letters, liftin' up her night gown
Right now somebody baby momma gettin' piped down
Kids in the next room listenin', momma pipe down
The thought hurt, don't it? But maybe she's strong enough for it
Or ain't get that lonely 'cause you wasn't gone long enough
Trump, it's just a temporarily setback
It's on when I get back, please don't forget that
Don't forget to remember me
(So don't forget, shawty)
I'll be back so remember me
(Ya, hey, it's the king, bitch!)
Please keep me in your mind if we ever have to part
(Hey, hey, hey, don't forget shawty)
Don't forget to remember me
(Drop it, Mary)
I don't mean to feel like this, don't mean to think like this
My heart just has to be sure
That the love that I give to you, that's the love I get from you
I need to be safe and secure
(Hey, hey, just let me know you're thinking about me)
Don't forget to remember me
(Hey, hey, hey, don't forget shawty)
I'll be back so remember me
(Hey, don't forget shawty, hey, what's on your mind, shawty?)
Please keep me in your mind if we ever have to part
(Hey, hey, hey, don't forget shawty)
Don't forget to remember me
No, no, no, no, no, no, no
Hey, just a friendly message for everybody in American
Who thought I was gon' fail
Partner, it's a year and a day and counting, you understand that?
By the time you hear this, I'll pro'ly be halfway home
Now remember that, suckas
The song "Remember Me" by T.I. featuring Mary J. Blige is a powerful reminder to everyone to not forget those who matter and have impacted our lives. In this song, T.I. sings about his struggles and successes and urges those who have been with him through thick and thin to keep him in their thoughts and heart as he goes away momentarily. He uses the lyrics to also call out those who have doubted him and talks about the importance of loyalty and trust. Mary J. Blige adds to the emotionality of the song with her soulful voice, giving it a timeless quality.
In the first verse, T.I. refers to himself as modern-day Martin Luther King and Malcom X, making a case for himself as a prominent figure in the hip-hop industry. He talks about how he has worked hard to make a name for himself and how he wants to be remembered even when he is gone. In the second verse, T.I. warns against being complacent and forgetting those you love when good things come your way. He talks about the importance of not taking things for granted and the need to stay focused on one's goals. Mary J. Blige's bridge complements T.I.'s verses, expressing her desire for safety and security from her loved ones.
Overall, "Remember Me" is a moving song that encourages listeners to think about their relationships and cherish those who mean the most to them.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't forget to remember me
Remember me, do not forget me.
I'll be back so remember me
I will return, keep me in your thoughts.
Please keep me in your mind if we ever have to part
If we must separate, please do not forget me.
Ay, the king, modern day Martin Luther, Malcom X
I'm important, like influential civil rights leaders.
I'm officially the freshest, don't dare forget
I am at the top, do not underestimate me.
I'm gone momentarily, don't bury me, yet
I am not gone permanently, do not count me out.
When the world needed to ask where he was at
People only think of you when they need you.
But when he need somethin' back, fade to black
When you need help, people disappear.
Talking behind his back, you a hater for that
If you speak poorly of someone behind their back, you are envious or jealous.
I don't expect nothin' less in the game of chess
I anticipate deceit and must stay a few steps ahead in this cut-throat industry.
You think five moves ahead and not behind
In this world, you need to plan ahead to succeed.
May I remind you that there ain't another
I am one of a kind and incomparable.
Who done been through what I been through
No one has endured what I have experienced.
When you said it was over for him
When you thought I was finished.
And you thought he couldn't continue to floss
And you assumed I could no longer be successful.
Don't forget to remember me
Remember me, do not forget me.
They say outta sight's out of mind
When someone is not present, they are easily forgotten.
You do it big, everybody that you out shined
If you accomplish great things, many will envy and disrespect you.
Ain't no tellin' whether or not your lady when and got down
Your significant other may cheat on you while you are away.
With that crawl town 'cause he hot now
Your partner may cheat on you with someone who is currently popular or successful.
The thought hurt, don't it? But maybe she's strong enough for it
The idea may be painful, but perhaps your partner is capable of handling it.
Don't forget to remember me
Remember me, do not forget me.
I don't mean to feel like this, don't mean to think like this
I do not intend to feel or think these things.
That the love that I give to you, that's the love I get from you
I deserve the same amount of love that I give to you.
I need to be safe and secure
I require safety and security in our relationship.
Don't forget to remember me
Remember me, do not forget me.
Hey, just a friendly message for everybody in American
A message for everyone who doubted me.
By the time you hear this, I'll pro'ly be halfway home
I will already be on my way to success.
Now remember that, suckas
Remember my success, fools.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jamal F. Jones, Clifford J. Harris, Esther Dean, Jason Lamont Perry
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