I Remember the Boy
Echoes of Love Lost: Jackie DeShannon's Poignant 'I Remember the Boy'
Lyrics
I remember the boy who held his hand in mine
Reflecting on a past relationship, recalling the physical connection with a boy.
He was the boy
Emphasizing the significance of the particular boy in question.
Not lookin' to change my mind
Indicating a commitment to the relationship and not open to changing her mind.
And let me tell you now, every day
Expressing the emotional impact of the boy's absence, leading to nightly tears.
That he's been away
Highlighting the duration of the boy's absence and its effect on her emotions.
You know, I cry all night
Continuing to describe the emotional response, suggesting regret or guilt.
Somehow I feel like I didn't do right
Feeling a sense of wrongdoing or inadequacy in the relationship.
And I can still see his face
Recalling the boy's face from memory.
'Cause it's deep in my memory
Describing the deep impression of the boy in her memory.
Ringin' in my ears
Referring to persistent thoughts of the boy's words ringing in her ears.
Are all the things that he once told to me
Alluding to the meaningful things the boy had communicated to her.
I don't think he was puttin' me on
Expressing belief in the sincerity of the boy's intentions.
When he said he just had to move on
Accepting the boy's need to move on from the relationship.
The stars up in the sky he's reachin' for
Imagining the boy reaching for ambitious goals symbolized by stars.
Only make me love him more
Reaffirming her love for the boy despite his departure.
And I wonder, I wonder, I wonder, I wonder
Expressing curiosity and uncertainty about the boy's current thoughts.
I wonder will he remember me
Pondering if the boy will remember her in a future settled life.
In some little town ready to settle down?
Imagining a scenario of the boy settling down in a small town.
Will I be there to share
Questioning if she will be a part of the boy's future dreams and aspirations.
His pleasant dreams?
Expressing the desire to share in the boy's positive dreams.
He just don't know how much it means oh, no
Conveying the boy's unawareness of the depth of her emotions.
I remember the boy
Reiterating the lasting impact of the boy on her.
Who'll always be a part of me
Acknowledging the boy as a permanent part of her identity.
And I can't help but feel
Suggesting a belief that the boy will also remember her.
That he'll often think of me
Anticipating that the boy will frequently think of her.
But I wonder, I wonder, I wonder, I wonder
Repeating the sense of wonder and uncertainty about the boy's memories.
I wonder will he remember me
Echoing the earlier pondering about whether the boy will remember her.
In some little town ready to settle down?
Revisiting the imagery of the boy settling down in a small town.
Will I be there to share
Reflecting on the potential role in the boy's future dreams.
His pleasant dreams?
Reiterating the desire to share in the boy's positive dreams.
He just don't know how much it means oh, no
Emphasizing the boy's lack of awareness regarding the depth of her feelings.
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