Art often thrives in the aftermath of adversity, and since we last heard from Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, there have been plenty of variables that the five-piece alternative rock act had to endure. But for the Middleburg, Florida-based band, hardships eventually ironed out thanks to unrelenting perseverance, paving the way for the band’s incredibly ambitious (and aptly titled) The Hell Or High Water EP, release August 24th, 2010.
The self-released project comes on the heels of the band’s voluntary parting of ways with Virgin Records, the company that first signed the band for 2006’s gold selling Don’t You Fake It (spawning the smash single “Face Down”), followed by 2009’s Lonely Road (which debuted in the top twenty of the Billboard 200), but eventually became more of an albatross than an anchor for the burgeoning band.
According to the Reap Song facts, the first single from The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus' third studio album, Am I the Enemy?, "Reap", was released via YouTube on March 24 2011, then for download a month later on April 26, 2011. The whole album was released on August 29, 2011.
Ronnie Winter - Lead Vocals,
Josh Burke - Guitar
Randy Winter - Guitar
Joey Westwood - Bass, Vocals
Kris Comeaux - Drums, Vocals
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Remember Me
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Lyrics
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I hope that you're at home
I need a friend so don't pretend
Cause you're the one I called
I'll try again if I can
But I am moving on
There's nothing left for me here to live for
Please remember me at my best
Remember me at my best
When they lay me down to rest
I wonder if I will even be missed
Remember me at my best
Don't blame yourself when you find out
You know it's not your fault
I've had these problems for some time now
There's something very wrong
Inside my head you are my friend
So let us make amends
And send me off right
'Cause I won't make it through this night
And I have just one last request
Please remember me at my best
Remember me at my best
When they lay me down to rest
I wonder if I will even be missed
Remember me at my best
Don't try so hard
Don't try so hard
Don't try so hard
Don't try so hard to be happy
The best things in life are free
And no matter what you give you will never be received
By some beliefs
So, don't sweat it, just forget it
'Cause everybody know nobody gets out alive
We just survive
We just survive
Remember you still have friends
And we will be with you until the end
Everybody gets their heart broken
Get off your knees and start again
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus's song "Remember Me" is a poignant and sorrowful plea to a friend from someone in the depths of despair. The lyrics begin with the singer saying that they need a friend, and that they hope their friend is available to talk. The singer reveals that there is nothing left for them to live for and makes one last request to be remembered at their best. They ask their friend not to blame themselves for what has happened and reveal that they have had problems for some time.
The chorus repeats the request to remember them at their best, and the singer wonders if they will even be missed. In the final verse, the singer asks their friend not to try too hard to be happy and reminds them that the best things in life are free. They encourage their friend to forget their troubles and move on, with the assurance that they will always have friends willing to stand by them.
Overall, "Remember Me" is a hauntingly beautiful song that acknowledges the difficulties of life while urging listeners to find hope and keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
It's me again pick up the phone
I am reaching out to you once again to talk
I hope that you're at home
I hope you haven't gone away and are available to talk
I need a friend so don't pretend
I am in need of a genuine friend, so please don't pretend to be one if you're not
Cause you're the one I called
You are the person I have chosen to reach out to
I'll try again if I can
If I can't reach you this time, I will try again
But I am moving on
I am ready to move forward in life
There's nothing left for me here to live for
I feel like I have nothing left to live for in my current situation
So I have just one last request
Before I go, I have one final thing to ask
Please remember me at my best
I hope that you remember the good things about me when I'm gone
Remember me at my best
Once again, I hope that you remember me in a positive light
When they lay me down to rest
When I am laid to rest after my passing
I wonder if I will even be missed
I fear that no one will miss me after I'm gone
Don't blame yourself when you find out
Please don't feel guilty about anything that happens to me
You know it's not your fault
It is not your fault that I am struggling
I've had these problems for some time now
My problems have been going on for a while now
There's something very wrong
I am struggling with something that is affecting me deeply
Inside my head you are my friend
Even when I am struggling, I still consider you a friend
So let us make amends
Let's resolve any issues we may have had in the past
And send me off right
When it's time for me to go, please give me a proper goodbye
'Cause I won't make it through this night
I am in a very difficult situation and unsure if I will make it through the night
Don't try so hard to be happy
Happiness is not something you can force or control
The best things in life are free
The most valuable things in life cannot be bought with money
And no matter what you give you will never be received
Sometimes, no matter how much you give or try to help, it won't be appreciated or reciprocated
By some beliefs
This may be a belief held by some people
So, don't sweat it, just forget it
Don't stress about it, just let it go
'Cause everybody know nobody gets out alive
It's a known fact that all of us will eventually pass away
We just survive
Despite the challenges we face in life, we continue to survive
Remember you still have friends
Even when things get difficult, you still have people who care about you
And we will be with you until the end
Your friends will stick by you no matter what happens
Everybody gets their heart broken
Everyone experiences heartbreak at some point in their life
Get off your knees and start again
Don't give up or feel defeated, get back up and try again
Contributed by Lucy V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
emobanana22
POV: you sub to RonApparatus on Twitch and the link was in your email today
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
Awww thank you!
Camden Six
I really think these guys should be more known they're probably my favorite band
raven1andfriends
I strongly second this notion.
Neon death Show 85
Which album was this on
Iman IH
totally agree
Jay Burris Wayne
Camden Six ever lived on Don't You Fake It era?
James Perez
Watching this video really made me realize something..
My life isn't worth ending
I spent most of my life thinking about dieing after falling to a depression.. I felt alone nobody wanted to talk to me
I don't know why not even my family..
But watching this video made me understand that even your kids will save you from ending your life
I'm sure my daughter wouldn't Wana see me leave so I'm here to stay
Ricardo King
This is such a beautiful song and it makes me think how short life is. Making the best of it and being with those who care about you make memories last. More people should really hear this song^^
Jeannie Lindor
This song always hits me right in the feelings. Love it