The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Woke up to the sound of pouring rain
The wind would whisper and I'd think of you
And all the tears you cried, that called my name
And when you needed me I came through
I paint a picture of the days gone by
When love went blind and you would make me see
I'd stare a lifetime into your eyes
So that I knew that you were there for me
Time after time you there for me
Remember yesterday, walking hand in hand
Love letters in the sand, I remember you
Through the sleepless nights through every endless day
I'd want to hear you say, I remember you oh oh
We spent the summer with the top rolled down
Wished ever after would be like this
You said I love you babe, without a sound
I said I'd give my life for just one kiss
I'd live for your smile and die for your kiss
Remember yesterday, walking hand in hand
Love letters in the sand, I remember you
Through the sleepless nights through every endless day
I'd want to hear you say, I remember you
We've had our share of hard times
But that's the price we paid
And through it all we kept the promise that we made
I swear you'll never be lonely
Woke up to the sound of pouring rain
Washed away a dream of you
But nothing else could ever take you away
'Cause you'll always be my dream come true
Oh my darling, I love you
Remember yesterday, walking hand in hand
Love letters in the sand, I remember you
Through the sleepless nights through every endless day
I'd want to hear you say, I remember you
Remember yesterday walking hand in hand
Love letters in the sand I remember you
Through the sleepless nights, through every endless day
I'd wanna hear you say I remember, I remember you, oh yeah
The wind would whisper and I'd think of you
And all the tears you cried, that called my name
And when you needed me I came through
I paint a picture of the days gone by
When love went blind and you would make me see
I'd stare a lifetime into your eyes
So that I knew that you were there for me
Time after time you there for me
Remember yesterday, walking hand in hand
Love letters in the sand, I remember you
Through the sleepless nights through every endless day
I'd want to hear you say, I remember you oh oh
We spent the summer with the top rolled down
Wished ever after would be like this
You said I love you babe, without a sound
I said I'd give my life for just one kiss
I'd live for your smile and die for your kiss
Remember yesterday, walking hand in hand
Love letters in the sand, I remember you
Through the sleepless nights through every endless day
I'd want to hear you say, I remember you
We've had our share of hard times
But that's the price we paid
And through it all we kept the promise that we made
I swear you'll never be lonely
Woke up to the sound of pouring rain
Washed away a dream of you
But nothing else could ever take you away
'Cause you'll always be my dream come true
Oh my darling, I love you
Remember yesterday, walking hand in hand
Love letters in the sand, I remember you
Through the sleepless nights through every endless day
I'd want to hear you say, I remember you
Remember yesterday walking hand in hand
Love letters in the sand I remember you
Through the sleepless nights, through every endless day
I'd wanna hear you say I remember, I remember you, oh yeah
Lyrics submitted by thekronic420
I Remember You Lyrics as written by Rachel Southworth David Sabo
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Royalty Network, Tunecore
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This is an awesome song,in fact I'm listening to it right now. Brings up a lot of feelings for me,but totally different from what I think the song means.
I get the impression that it was a girl he really loved and she died. I dont think they broke up because of the line " I swear you'll never be lonely". Just my take,summer romance could work too I guess,death fits better in my opinion. This song,I will say,has some of the smoothest lines ever. Men should take note lol
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this song really touches me in a lot of ways. my fiancee died in a car crash(dude ran a stop sign and hit her going about 60 on the driver's side) a month before we were to be wed after dating since sophomore year in high school. and every time i hear this song i think of all the great times we had together and the incident.
it's kinda hard to describe but this song touches me like no other song i've heard.
I think this is one of the greatest love songs of all time. It has an awesome guitar riff, and Sebastian Bach has an incredible voice, and listen to this particular song, and you'll see what I mean. Awesome lyrics, and an incredible guitar solo!
One of, most definitely.<br /> <br /> By the way how's feel? Somebody replying to something you said 11 years ago.
This song is beautiful. It's one of my all time favorites.
I love this song, reminds me of this girl i like, ive not seen her in a while though.... o well, i am currently listening to the ataris rendition of this song.... quite good, but not as good as the original by far!
Remember yesterday...
best 80's powerballad in my opinion...
agreed
2nd place. Every Rose Has its Thorn blows this out of the water...excellent song tho.
man, metalhead, you gave a cool mom! Anyway, this is my favorite monster ballad of all time- so many smooth lines- "I live for your smile and die for your kiss," "But nothing else could ever take you away, 'Cause you'll always be my dream come true" just to name a couple. Sebastian has an amazing voice- it works perfectly for this song. Kind of weirdly femmy looking, though... I guess girls think he's good-looking...
awesome song, makes me cry, im playing it right now! man i would give about anything to see them in concert
Oh btw classic_rocker8 HE IS VERY GOODLOOKING. even still. Baz is the sexiest guy on the earth.
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When Sebastian sing this it always was and still is the best Skid Row song ever!
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