I Remember You
Timeless Love and Distant Memories: Ella Fitzgerald's I Remember You
Lyrics
Was it in Tahiti,were we on the Nile
Reflecting on a past moment, questioning if it was in Tahiti or on the Nile, suggesting a dreamy or exotic memory.
Long long ago say an hour ago
Emphasizing the distant past, describing it as "long long ago," almost contradictorily mentioning it was just an hour ago.
I recall that I saw your smile
Recalling a specific memory of seeing the person's smile.
I remember you-ooh
Expressing a strong memory and emotional connection by repeating the phrase "I remember you-ooh."
You're the one who made my dreams come true
Crediting the person for making dreams come true, suggesting a deep emotional impact on the speaker.
A few kisses ago
Referencing a recent past with "a few kisses ago," indicating a romantic context.
I remember you-ooh
Reiterating the memorable connection and emotional significance of the person by repeating "I remember you-ooh."
You're the one who said "I love you, too"
Quoting the person expressing love in the past, affirming the emotional depth of the relationship.
Yes, I do, didn't ya know?
Affirming the speaker's love and expressing surprise that the person might not have known.
I remember, too, a distant bell and stars that fell
Recalling additional memories of a distant bell and falling stars, contributing to the dreamlike and nostalgic atmosphere.
Like the rain out of the blue
Comparing the falling stars to rain, adding a poetic touch to the description of memories.
When my life is through
Contemplating the end of life and implying a reflection on significant moments.
And the angels ask me to recall
Anticipating being asked by angels to recall moments, particularly the thrill of life.
The thrill of it all
Referring to the excitement or joy experienced throughout life.
Then I will tell them I remember you-ooh
Repeating the assertion of remembering the person, reinforcing the enduring impact on the speaker's life.
I remember, too, a distant bell and stars that fell
Reiterating memories of a distant bell and falling stars, maintaining the dreamlike theme.
Just like the rain out of the blue
Continuing the metaphor of falling stars like rain, emphasizing the emotional impact of past experiences.
When my life is through
Repeating the contemplation of life's end and the potential conversation with angels.
And the angels ask me to recall
Reaffirming the expectation of being asked to recall thrilling moments.
The thrill of it all
Restating the thrill of life and the significance of remembering the person.
Then I will tell them I remember, tell them I remember
Repeating the commitment to telling the angels about remembering, adding emphasis to the enduring memory.
Tell them I remember you
Concluding with a strong assertion of remembering the person, completing the lyrical expression of nostalgia and deep emotional connection.
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