I Remember When
Nostalgic Reflections: Terrence Howard's 'I Remember When' Story
Lyrics
I remember when
Reflecting on past memories
I was just a dude you knew from back then
Describing a past self, known from earlier times
I would question you with who, what, where, when
Questioning someone using who, what, where, when
True thought there in
Expressing genuine thoughts
But you were scared of him
Referring to someone the speaker was scared of
Say couln't do what you can
Encouraging someone, highlighting untapped potential
I'm telling you
Reiteration of remembering past events
I remember when
Recalling shared experiences
We were at the store we kicked the guard in
Remembering an incident involving kicking a guard
Wanted something more than food stamps could lend
Desiring more than what food stamps could provide
And fruit flys bring ________
Blank or unclear reference
And you stole we ran
Stealing and running away
The rules just have to bend
Adapting or breaking rules when necessary
I'm telling you
Reiteration of past actions and memories
I remember when
Recalling another past event
I was just a dude walked to school with, boy you called friend
Describing a past friendship
Had some problems and I talked you through
Offering support and advice during difficult times
Time and time again you would ask me for
Repeated reference to helping and being there
I was more like come on climb in
Encouraging involvement, possibly in mischief
The boy you called friend
Repeating the characterization of the friend
Sometimes I pretend
Imagining or reminiscing about the past
That it's after school
Setting the scene after school
And your in the room with me and my ken
Imagining a playful scenario with a friend
We was acting a fool
Recalling mischievous behavior in the past
Ignoring the rules
Ignoring rules or conventions
And you were kinda him
Referring to the friend in a particular way
And you told me then
Recalling a past conversation or revelation
I was just a friend
Defining the speaker's role in the past friendship
I'm telling you
Reiteration of remembering past events
I remember when
Recalling yet another past event
I was just a dude walked to school with, boy you called friend
Repeating the theme of supporting and helping a friend
Had some problems and I talked you through
-Time and time again you would ask me for
-I was more like come on climb in
-The boy you called friend (twice through)
-I remember when
Recalling another specific past event
The night before you moved to 310
Referencing a location (310)
We was at the shore
Recalling a moment at the shore
You booed and cried then
Expressing emotions, possibly crying
Do or dieing
Facing a challenging situation
You promised
Making a promise, possibly related to support
I remember when...
Final reflection on past memories
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