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Remember Lyrics

by Becky Hill & David Guetta

Lyricist: Becky Hill, David Guetta, Stephen Christian

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Remember Lyrics

I'm doing just fine, now it's over I've been moving on and living my life But occasionally I lose composure And I can't get you out of my mind If I could go back in time I'd do things differently, yeah, I wouldn't think twice I distract myself, think of someone else But every now and then you remind me It's only when I'm lying in bed on my own And I wake up and I don't see your name on my phone Til the moments where I think that I'm better alone That's when I remember, that's when I remember Every time I walk past your house in the rain And I tell myself that you were the biggest mistake Then just when I finally think I'm doing okay That's when I remember, that's when I remember My friends tell me I shouldn't listen To the voices that go round in my head So I try to delete all the memories But you're really hard to forget If I could go back in time I'd do things differently, I wouldn't think twice I distract myself, think of someone else But every now and then you remind me It's only when I'm lying in bed on my own And I wake up and I don't see your name on my phone Til the moments where I think that I'm better alone That's when I remember, that's when I remember Every time I walk past your house in the rain And I tell myself that you were the biggest mistake Then just when I finally think I'm doing okay That's when I remember, that's when I remember I'm missing you, you I'm missing you, you It's only when I'm lying in bed on my own And I wake up and I don't see your name on my phone Til the moments where I think that I'm better alone That's when I remember, that's when I remember

Meaning of Remember

“Remember” by Becky Hill and David Guetta is a poignant exploration of lingering heartbreak and the frustrating inability to fully detach from a past relationship. The core theme centers around the cyclical nature of remembrance – triggered not by grand gestures or conscious effort, but by mundane, isolating moments that excavate buried emotions. The narrative unfolds as a series of involuntary flashbacks, primarily occurring when the protagonist is alone, vulnerable, and lost in thought, most notably while lying awake at night. These triggers manifest as seeing your ex’s house in the rain, noticing their absence from her phone, or simply succumbing to the quiet desperation of feeling better off on her own – precisely when the memories flood back with intense force. The song expertly portrays a battle between actively trying to move on—attempting to “delete all the memories” as suggested by friends—and the overwhelming power of nostalgia and regret. Hill’s vocals capture this internal struggle with raw vulnerability, emphasizing the feeling of being trapped in a loop of longing and self-reproach. Guetta's production elevates these emotions through its driving beat and atmospheric synth pads, mirroring the insistent, almost inescapable nature of the memories themselves. Ultimately, “Remember” isn’t just a dance track; it’s a deeply relatable portrayal of how some loves leave an indelible mark, surfacing unexpectedly to remind us of what we’ve lost – a feeling that resonates powerfully through both its lyrical content and its infectious energy.

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