Remember Me
Echoes of Love and Heartache: Otis Redding's Timeless Plea
Lyrics
Remember me
Expressing a desire to be remembered.
Don't you forget me, child
Emphasizing the importance of not being forgotten.
We are all only here
Reflecting on the transient nature of life.
Just for a little while
Highlighting the brevity of our time on earth.
You remember the guy
Referring to a past romantic partner.
That guy you were dating
Recalling a specific person the listener dated.
He broke your heart
Describing emotional pain caused by a breakup.
And then he walked away
Noting the partner's departure after heartbreak.
Oh yes, he did now
Affirming the truth of the partner's actions.
Oh yes, he did
-You remember when you were sick
Recalling a time of illness and vulnerability.
You were cripple and you were lame
Describing the listener's physical condition.
I stood by your bedside 'til you
Expressing support during the listener's recovery.
Were on your feet again
-Oh yes, I did now
Affirming the speaker's commitment and actions.
Oh yes, I did
-Oh, somewhere
Anticipating positive developments in the future.
Oh, down the line
-You are gonna see this little heart of mine
-Is so large, so wonderful and so true
-Oh now, somewhere
Emphasizing the inevitability of better days.
Brighter days you're gonna see
-What a big mistake that you made
-I said I'm a begging you
Pleading for attention and acknowledgment.
I said I'm a begging you
-I said I'm pleading, pleading, pleading
-Remember me
Reiterating the plea to be remembered.
Don't ever forget me, child
Reinforcing the importance of not being forgotten.
We are all only here
Repeating the idea of life's transience.
Just for a little while
-Oh yes, we're here now
Expressing the speaker's presence in the present.
Oh yes, we're here
-I need a little of your love everyday
Expressing a need for love on a daily basis.
I need you to sit and to talk to me right now
Seeking communication and connection.
Every second, every minute, every hour of the day
Emphasizing the constant need for presence.
I need you to hold my little trembling hand
Expressing a need for physical and emotional support.
Said I need you to just stand right by
-Oh, my, my, my
Reiterating the importance of standing by each other.
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