I Remember You
Eternal Memories: Kris Allen's Melodic Reflections on Time and Love
Lyrics
November in Manhattan, the color of the leaves
Describes the setting in November in Manhattan, mentioning the autumnal color of the leaves.
The sound of subways passing underneath our feet
Highlights the auditory sensation of subway trains passing beneath them as they're standing.
Sitting on the rooftop late on New Year's eve talking with our best friends
Depicts a scene of spending time on a rooftop late on New Year's Eve, engaged in conversation with close friends.
Making promises we won't keep
Refers to the act of making promises during these moments that are unlikely to be fulfilled.
All these things you can recall and you ask if I can too
Recalling past events, questioning whether the listener remembers them as well.
Well I don't remember everything but I remember you
Expresses an inability to remember everything but distinctly remembers the listener.
My brother's graduation we never thought would come
Reflects on a significant event, the brother's graduation, which seemed improbable.
How my dad was celebrating a little bit too much
Mentions the father's celebratory behavior, potentially excessive, during the mentioned occasion.
Or your little sister's wedding, speeches and champagne
Recalls the listener's little sister's wedding, featuring speeches and champagne.
The suit that I was wearing or the gift we never gave
Refers to the attire worn (suit) and an unfulfilled gift during the mentioned event.
All these things you can recall and you ask if I can too
Reiterates the idea that while unable to remember everything, the singer distinctly recalls the listener.
Well I don't remember everything but I remember you
Reaffirms the inability to remember all events but distinctly remembers the listener.
'Cause like a spotlight, you got my attention burning so bright
Compares the listener's presence to a spotlight, capturing the singer's undivided attention.
Drowning out the details in my mind's eye
Suggests that despite other details fading, the listener remains a dominant memory.
You're the only memory I keep coming back to
Emphasizes that among memories, the listener is the recurring one the singer keeps revisiting.
I remember you, yeah
Directly expresses the singer's enduring memory of the listener.
Someday I'll get older and darling, you will too
Speculates on aging and the likelihood of forgetting many things, except for the memory of the listener.
And I won't remember everything, but I'll remember you
Confirms the singer's conviction that amidst forgetfulness, they'll still remember the listener.
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