I Remember
Remembering Home: Nostalgic Odes to Love and Family
Lyrics
(Dolly Parton)
Dolly Parton
I remember, I remember
Recollection and reminiscence
I remember momma and daddy most of all
Parents are the primary memories
I remember meadows and fields of golden wheat
Nostalgia for rural landscapes
I remember song birds and sugar cane so sweet
Cherished memories of nature and sweetness
I remember lots of things that often I recall
Various memories remembered often
But I remember momma and daddy most of all
Parents remain most prominent
I remember ginger bread my momma used to bake
Memories of homemade treats
I remember home-made toys that Daddy used to make
Recollection of parental care and creativity
Yes, I remember many things that often I recall
Frequent recollection of diverse memories
But I remember momma and daddy most of all
Primacy of parents in recollections
I remember momma and daddy most of all
Reiteration of parental significance
In our little country home they filled with love
Emphasis on love in childhood home
I remember momma and daddy most of all
Reiteration of parental significance
And all the things they did to make life happier for us
Parental efforts to enhance family happiness
Yes I remember lots of things that often I recall
Many memories recalled frequently
But I remember momma and daddy most of all
Parents remain paramount in recollections
I remember candy that daddy used to bring
Recollection of paternal treats
I remember songs my momma used to sing
Memories of maternal melodies
Oh I Remember many things that often I recall
Multiple memories revisited often
But I remember momma and daddy most of all
Parents are central in recollections
I remember momma and daddy most of all
Continued emphasis on parental role
And how they taught us children right from wrong
Parents' teachings of morals
I remember momma and daddy most of all
Parental hopes and prayers for children
How they used to hope and pray they'd live to see us grown
Desire for parents to witness children's growth
Oh I remember many things that often I recall
Reflection on various memories
I remember momma and daddy most of all
Parents hold a central place in recollections
I remember, I remember
Reiteration of recollections
I remember momma and daddy most of all
Continued emphasis on parental significance
Most of all
Parents' paramount importance
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