I Remember You
Timeless Memories: Unveiling the Meaning Behind 'I Remember You' by Dinah Washington
Lyrics
Was it in Tahiti?
Reflecting on a past moment, questioning if it happened in Tahiti.
Were we on the Nile?
Contemplating whether the remembered moment occurred on the Nile River.
Long ago, say an hour or so,
Recalling a distant past, suggesting it may have been an hour or so ago.
I recall that I saw you smile.
Remembering seeing the person smile during that distant moment.
And, I remember you.
Expressing the act of remembering the person.
You're the one who made my dreams come true,
Acknowledging that the person played a significant role in fulfilling dreams.
A few kisses ago.
Referencing a recent romantic encounter with the person, marked by kisses.
I remember you.
Reiterating the act of remembering the person.
You're the one who said "I love you, too.
Recalling the person expressing love and asking if they knew about it.
I do. Didn't you know?"
Confirming the mutual declaration of love.
I remember, too, a distant bell
Recalling another memory involving a distant bell.
And the stars that fell
Remembering stars falling like rain out of the blue in that distant memory.
Like rain out of the blue.
Describing a poetic and romantic image of stars falling.
Well, when my life is through
Looking ahead to the end of life and what will be remembered.
And the angels ask me to recall
Anticipating angels asking to recall life's thrills.
The thrill of them all
Referring to the excitement and joy experienced throughout life.
Then I shall tell them "I remember you."
Committing to telling the angels about the enduring memory of the person.
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