Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wet_Wet_Wet
Studio albums
Popped In Souled Out (1987)
The Memphis Sessions (1988)
Holding Back the River (1989)
High on the Happy Side (1992)
Cloak & Dagger (1992)
Picture This (1995)
10 (1997)
Timeless (2007)
The Journey (2021)
I Remember
Wet Wet Wet Lyrics
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I should've known better, c'mon
How l long for those warm summer nights
Of playing the fool and getting uptight
Crush my precious wish to the ground
You are the sunshine taste of forgive and forget
Oh I remember having all the love to give
You have touched my mind, my soul and my everything
Oh I remember having all the love to give
I remember a precious wish upon my loving lips
Please, oh please help me
Looking back at what we had
Say I still want you so much
Say I was loving you for just one reason
Loving you for just one season
You're required for desire
Oh I remember having all the love to give
I remember a precious wish upon my loving lips
You have touched my mind, my soul and my everything
Oh I remember having all the love to give
I remember a precious wish upon my loving lips
Please, oh please help me
Oh I remember
Oh I remember
Say I was, say I was, loving you, loving you, loving you
Loving you, loving you, loving you
Please, oh please help me
Oh I remember having all the love to give
I remember a precious wish upon my loving lips
Oh I remember having all the love to give
Please, oh please help me
Please, oh please help me
Please, oh please help me
And I try to act naturally
The lyrics of "I Remember" by Wet Wet Wet seem to depict the singer looking back on a past romance, regretting their actions and wishing they had done things differently. The repetition of "I should've known better" suggests that the singer acknowledges their mistakes, and the longing for warm summer nights and being "uptight" hints at a carefree, passionate relationship. However, the "precious wish" they once had has been "crushed" and they are now seeking forgiveness and hoping to rekindle the love they once had. The plea of "please, oh please help me" suggests desperation on the part of the singer to fix what has been broken.
The chorus emphasizes the nostalgia and longing for what once was, with the singer remembering the love they had to give, the "precious wish" on their lips, and how the other person touched their "mind, soul, and everything." The repetition of the request for help at the end of each chorus suggests a vulnerability and a desire to heal the relationship, even if it means admitting fault and facing potential rejection.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Remember" convey a sense of regret, longing, and a hope for reconciliation in a past relationship. The repetition of certain phrases and the desperation in the singer's requests for help convey the depth of their emotions and the importance of the relationship to them.
Line by Line Meaning
I should've known better, c'mon
I acknowledge that I should've understood better
I should've known better, c'mon
I acknowledge that I should've understood better
How long for those warm summer nights
I yearn for the carefree days of summer
Of playing the fool and getting uptight
Engaging in silly behavior and getting worked up over nothing
Crush my precious wish to the ground
You shattered my cherished dream
You are the sunshine taste of forgive and forget
You represent the ability to forgive and move on
Oh I remember having all the love to give
I recall the abundance of love I once possessed
I remember a precious wish upon my loving lips
I remember a heartfelt desire I once had
You have touched my mind, my soul and my everything
You have affected every aspect of my being
Please, oh please help me
I plead for assistance
Looking back at what we had
Reflecting on our past relationship
Say I still want you so much
Admitting to still desiring the person
Say I was loving you for just one reason
Acknowledging that I only loved the person for one reason
Loving you for just one season
Admitting that my love was temporary
You're required for desire
You are the source of my desire
Say I was, say I was, loving you, loving you, loving you
Repeatedly admitting to loving the person
Please, oh please help me
I plead for assistance
And I try to act naturally
I attempt to behave naturally or normally
Oh I remember
I recall
Oh I remember
I recall
Oh I remember having all the love to give
I recall the abundance of love I once possessed
Please, oh please help me
I plead for assistance
Please, oh please help me
I plead for assistance
Please, oh please help me
I plead for assistance
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AL L. GREEN, WILLIE MITCHELL, KENNETH GAMBLE, LEON A. HUFF
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Brian Lawrence
One of the best songs they did. 2020. Still love it
Ana Caroline Feitosa
Wonderful Song!!!!!!!!!!
andrew tullock
love this song
Debbie Hall
So great!!❤❤
thechunk
ahhhhhhhhh man.....brings back great memories.....see em 5 times....used to be a big fan...lol mad!!
BrendaTT
Did you guys know that this song was written in Neil's Bedroom?? Makes it even more interesting!!
sylvia1971de
AFAIK, this is not a US promo clip. This was meant to be their third single - hence the video - but then it was decided to release Angel Eyes as the third video.
skritka
Omg... is this a video from '87? That would mean Marti was as old then as I am now... Sounds a bit ridiculous. But just look at him, so sweetly young :)
adriannakwilks
I can't believe the dark haired guy in this video is the same guy who would go on to play the part of PC NICK KLEIN from Britain's high ratings/multi award winning cop drama series THE BILL!
René Olivierre
There's so many dark-haired guys in this video. You are going to have to be more specific here mate! Thank God I know who you're talking about. The young lad at 0:36 right?