She records for two of Robb Johnson's labels, "Unlabelled" and "Irregular" Records.
She tours extensively within Wales and southern England, often doing benefit shows for causes such as Oxfam, Unions, and prisoners support groups. She has performed with David Rovics and Chumbawamba.
Her two CDs are If the Moon Could Talk and Picture Postcards, which was released in November, 2006.
Remember Me
Tracey Curtis Lyrics
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I wrote letter after letter
In the hope you'd make things better
For us here in my country
It was far from perfect
But war it never worked
Remember me?
At work
At play
Remember me
When you're safe and sound at night
When you wake from dreams that haunt you
Though you're sure you got it right
Remember me
Hello ... Remember me?
I've seen people dead and dying
And though I'm really trying
To forget I'm scared to go to sleep
And I pray to make things better
When you get this letter
Remember me
When you're safe at home in the day
At work
At play
Remember me
When you're safe and sound at night
When you wake from dreams that haunt you
Though you're sure you got it right
You told your people that the war was over
You told them that the war was won
If they can't see us then they'll soon forget us
But we're still here
Why can't you admit you got it wrong?
Remember me
When you're safe at home in the day
At work
At play
Remember me
When you're safe and sound at night
When you wake from dreams that haunt you
Though you're sure you got it right
Are you sure you got it right?
Remember me
Remember me
Remember me
Tracey Curtis's song, "Remember Me," is a poignant and heart-wrenching plea for remembrance by someone who is living in the aftermath of war. The singer starts by asking if the listener remembers them, and reveals that they have been writing letters in the hopes of improving things in their country, where war has made life far from perfect. The singer goes on to describe the violence and death they have witnessed, and how difficult it is to forget and move on from the trauma of war. They implore the listener to remember them when they are safe at home, at work, or at play, and especially when they are safe and sound at night. The song's refrain, "Remember me," is repeated throughout, emphasizing the urgency of the singer's plea.
What makes this song so powerful is how it contrasts the safety and comfort of everyday life with the brutality and horror of war. It reminds the listener that while they may be able to forget about the violence happening in other parts of the world, those affected by it cannot. No matter how far away it may seem, war's effects are deeply felt by the people who live through it. "Remember Me" is a reminder that we cannot turn a blind eye to the suffering of others, and that we must work towards peace and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello ... Remember me?
I hope I'm still on your mind and that my words will resonate with you
I wrote letter after letter
I expressed my thoughts and feelings in writing, hoping for change
In the hope you'd make things better
I believed you had the power to make a difference and improve the situation
For us here in my country
This is about my country and my people, not just me
It was far from perfect
The conditions were difficult and there were many problems
But war it never worked
I don't believe that war is the answer or the solution
When you're safe at home in the day
I want you to remember me when you're in a safe and peaceful environment
At work
In the midst of daily activities, remember the reality of others
At play
Even when you're having fun, don't forget about people in difficult situations
When you're safe and sound at night
I want you to remember me when you're secure and have a sense of well-being
When you wake from dreams that haunt you
When you have troubling thoughts or images, remember people who are suffering
Though you're sure you got it right
Even if you feel you have everything figured out, remember that there are different perspectives
I've seen people dead and dying
I have witnessed the tragedy and devastation of war firsthand
And though I'm really trying
Despite my efforts to forget, the memories continue to haunt me
To forget I'm scared to go to sleep
I'm afraid to sleep because of the nightmares and trauma that come with it
And I pray to make things better
I'm hoping and wishing for a better future
You told your people that the war was over
You announced to your citizens that the war was finished
You told them that the war was won
You claimed that your country had emerged victorious
If they can't see us then they'll soon forget us
If people can't witness our struggles, they will forget about our existence and our pain
But we're still here
We're still alive and still fighting for better conditions
Why can't you admit you got it wrong?
Why can't you acknowledge your mistakes and the harm that was caused?
Are you sure you got it right?
Is it possible that there is another perspective that needs to be considered?
Remember me
I want you to remember me and what I stand for
Remember me
I want you to remember my words and the plight of my people
Remember me
I want to make sure that my voice and my message are not forgotten
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marty bee
I am in love with this woman, one of the few (if not only) protest voices we have left in UK.
marty bee
If I knew how to get you the publicity you truly deserve Tracey , believe me I would do it . Genius.
Evan Davies-Velie
She truly is incredible, I found her from Shelleys Children and I’m hooked