Born and raised in Oakland, California, Zendaya began her career as a child model and backup dancer. She made her television debut as Rocky Blue on the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up (2010–2013) and starred as the titular character in the sitcom K.C. Undercover (2015–2018), for the channel. Her feature film debut came in 2017 with the superhero film Spider-Man: Homecoming, and she later starred in its sequels. Zendaya's role as Rue Bennett, a struggling drug-addicted teenager, in the HBO teen drama series Euphoria (2019–present) made her the youngest recipient of the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, which she won twice. Her film roles include the musical The Greatest Showman (2017), the romantic drama Malcolm & Marie (2021), and the science fiction epic Dune (2021).
In addition to her acting career, Zendaya has ventured into music. In 2011, she released the singles "Swag It Out" and "Watch Me", the latter a collaboration with Bella Thorne. She signed with Hollywood Records in 2012. Her eponymous debut studio album, Zendaya (2013), was released to moderate success. The album's lead single, "Replay", reached the top 40 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Zendaya's biggest commercial success as a musician came with her Zac Efron collaboration, "Rewrite the Stars", from The Greatest Showman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) in 2017. The single reached within the top 20 of several record charts and has received multi-platinum sales certifications globally.
Having already collaborated with Labrinth on the song "All for Us" for Euphoria's first season, in 2022 Zendaya co-wrote two songs ("I’m Tired (with Zendaya) - Bonus Track" and "Elliot's Song") for the second season, also performing as a vocalist on the former. Receiving continued acclaim for her performance as Rue, the second season of Euphoria earned her four Emmy nominations. Nominated for Lead Actress in a Drama for the second time, she became the youngest two-time nominee in Emmy history, while her nomination as an executive producer for Outstanding Drama Series made her the youngest woman ever nominated for producing. She received two nominations for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for her lyrical contributions to the show's soundtrack. In 2023, Zendaya won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama at the 80th Golden Globe Awards and received a Screen Actors Guild Awards nomination.
On April 22, 2023, during the second weekend of Coachella 2023, Zendaya joined Labrinth in a surprise performance of "All for Us" and "I'm Tired", which marked her return to the stage in 8 years. She was featured on the opening song "The Feels" of Labrinth's third album Ends & Begins.
Remember Me
Zendaya Lyrics
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Every smile, every tear, every part
'Cause I know that nothing ever will end if it's safe inside our hearts
So let's move on but never let go
As we take these steps on our own
Whatever will be, I'll remember you so remember me
Remember me
And I'll, be there
Remember me
When you feel lost, somewhere
(Somewhere)
And I know with just one magic touch
It can all reappear
When ever you need
A good memory
Remember me
Looking at everyone now
I know how hard it will be to move on
But I swear somewhere out there we'll find where we belong
And I know it won't be easy but in my heart I'll carry you with me
What every you do Remember me and I'll Remember you
Remember me
And I'll, be there
(And I'll be there)
Remember me
When you feel lost, somewhere
(Somewhere)
And I know with just one magic touch
It can all reappear
When ever you need
A good memory
Remember me
So many new days up ahead
And I'm excited to see all of them
But please don't forget about this time
Just close your eyes and
Remember me
And I'll, be there
(And I'll be there)
Remember me
When you feel lost, somewhere
(Somewhere)
And I know with just one magic touch
It can all reappear
When ever you need
A good memory
Remember me
In Zendaya's song Remember Me, the lyrics express a desire to relive past memories and to hold on to them tightly. The lyrics suggest that nothing ever truly ends if we keep the memories safe within our hearts. The singer urges the listener to move forward in life, but to never forget the memories that made us who we are today. The chorus "Remember me, and I'll be there" highlights the importance of holding on to memories and the people who have impacted our lives.
The second verse of the song acknowledges the difficulties of moving on and finding one's place in the world. The singer promises to carry the memories of the person they are addressing in their heart. The lyrics emphasize that it won't be easy to move on, but that remembering the good memories will help with the transition.
Throughout the song, the lyrics emphasize the importance of memories and their ability to provide comfort in difficult times. The song suggests that despite the changes that may come in life, memories have the power to transport us back to a time when everything felt safe and familiar.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish that we could do it over again
I regret not being able to relive the moments we shared together
Every smile, every tear, every part
Every moment of joy, every moment of sadness, and everything in between that we experienced together is memorable
'Cause I know that nothing ever will end if it's safe inside our hearts
Our memories and feelings that we hold for each other can never end if we cherish them in our hearts
So let's move on but never let go
Although we are moving forward, we will never forget the memories we shared together
As we take these steps on our own
We may be physically apart, but the memories we share will always be with us
Whatever will be, I'll remember you so remember me
No matter where life takes us, I will always remember you, so please remember me too
When you feel lost, somewhere
When you feel lost or lonely, just remember me and I will be there with you in your heart
And I know with just one magic touch
Our memories and feelings can be rekindled with just one special moment or connection
It can all reappear
Our memories and feelings can be brought back to life with just a simple reminder or trigger
When ever you need A good memory
Whenever you need a reminder of the good times we shared together, just remember me and our memories
Looking at everyone now
Reflecting on the present moment, I realize how difficult it will be to move on from each other
I know how hard it will be to move on
I acknowledge that it will be difficult for both of us to move on from our memories
But I swear somewhere out there we'll find where we belong
However, I believe that someday we will find a place where we belong and create new memories
But please don't forget about this time
Despite moving on, I hope you won't forget the memories we shared during this time together
Just close your eyes and Remember me
Whenever you need a reminder, close your eyes and remember me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANTONINA ARMATO, TIM JAMES
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