Don't Forget to Remember Me
A Journey of Love and Farewell: Don't Forget to Remember Me
Lyrics
Eighteen years had come and gone
Reflecting on the passage of eighteen years.
For mama they flew by
Time seemed to pass quickly for the mother.
But for me they drug on and on
For the narrator, the years felt long and dragged on.
We were loading up that Chevy
Preparing to leave in a Chevrolet.
Both tryin' not to cry
Both the narrator and the mother trying to hold back tears.
Mama kept on talking
The mother continues talking to delay saying goodbye.
Putting off goodbye
Postponing the farewell moment.
Then she took my hand and said
The mother takes the narrator's hand for a final connection.
"Baby, don't forget
Mother's plea to remember her.
Before you hit the highway
Advice before departing, emphasizing practicalities.
You better stop for gas
Reminder to refuel before the journey.
There's a fifty in the ashtray
Emergency money in the car for unexpected needs.
In case you run short on cash
Practical preparations for the road trip.
Here's a map, and here's a Bible
Providing guidance through a map and a Bible.
If you ever lose your way
Symbolic support for difficult times.
Just one more thing before you leave
A final piece of advice before departure.
Don't forget to remember me."
Reiterating the importance of remembering the mother.
This downtown apartment sure makes me miss home
The narrator reflects on a city apartment that feels unfamiliar.
And those bills there on the counter
Bills serve as a reminder of newfound independence.
Keep telling me I'm on my own
Acknowledging the challenges of being on one's own.
And just like every Sunday I called mama up last night
Reaching out to the mother on a regular basis.
And even when it's not, I tell her everything's all right
Assuring the mother that everything is fine, even if it's not.
Before we hung up I said
The narrator urges the mother not to forget.
"Hey mama, don't forget
Repeating the plea to remember.
To tell my baby sister
Passing on messages for the baby sister.
I'll see her in the fall
Anticipating a reunion with the sister in the fall.
And tell Me-maw that I miss her
Conveying missing sentiments to Me-maw.
Yeah, I should give her a call
Expressing the need to call Me-maw.
And make sure you tell daddy
Asking the mother to tell daddy about the narrator.
That I'm still his little girl
Emphasizing the enduring bond with the father.
Yeah, I still feel like I'm where I'm supposed to be
Feeling rooted but still acknowledging change.
But don't forget to remember me."
Reiterating the plea to remember despite the current circumstances.
Tonight I find myself kneeling by the bed to pray
A moment of prayer, seeking guidance and support.
I haven't done this in a while
Acknowledging a lapse in regular prayer habits.
So I don't know what to say
Expressing vulnerability and a sense of insignificance.
But, Lord, I feel so small sometimes in this big ol' place
Feeling overwhelmed in a large and unfamiliar place.
Yeah, I know there's more important things
Acknowledging more pressing issues but still asking not to be forgotten.
But don't forget to remember me
A final plea to remember the narrator despite life's challenges.
Don't forget to remember me
A repeating reminder not to be forgotten.
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