About the song
“Good evening, everyone, and welcome. Tonight, we’re going to take a moment to reflect on a song that resonates deeply with so many of us, a timeless piece that speaks to the heart of love, life, and memory. I’m talking about Alan Jackson’s poignant ballad, Remember When.
Now, Alan Jackson, as many of you know, is a true icon of country music. His voice, his storytelling, his very presence, embody the spirit of the American heartland. He has a way of connecting with his audience on a profoundly personal level, and Remember When is a perfect example of that.
This song, released in 2003, isn’t just a collection of pretty words set to music. It’s a journey, a nostalgic trip through the various stages of a life shared between two people. It’s about the innocence of first love, the excitement of building a life together, the joys and challenges of raising a family, and the bittersweet reflections on time’s relentless march.
Remember When isn’t just a song; it’s a story. It’s your story, it’s my story, it’s the story of anyone who has ever loved and lived. It’s a reminder that life is made up of moments, big and small, and that those memories, like the melody of this song, stay with us long after they’ve passed.
Tonight, as we listen to Alan Jackson’s evocative vocals and the gentle strumming of his guitar, I encourage you to close your eyes and let the song transport you. Let it take you back to your own “remember whens,” the moments that have shaped your life and made you who you are today.
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Lyrics
Remember when I was young and so were you
And time stood still and love was all we knew
You were the first, so was I
We made love and then you cried
Remember when
Remember when we vowed the vows
and walked the walk
Gave our hearts, made the start, it was hard
We lived and learned, life threw curves
There was joy, there was hurt
Remember whenRemember when old ones died and new were born
And life was changed, disassembled, rearranged
We came together, fell apart
And broke each other’s hearts
Remember whenRemember when the sound of little feet
was the music
We danced to week to week
Brought back the love, we found trust
Vowed we’d never give it up
Remember whenRemember when thirty seemed so old
Now lookin’ back, it’s just a steppin’ stone
To where we are,
where we’ve been
Said we’d do it all again
Remember whenRemember when we said when we turned gray
When the children grow up and move away
We won’t be sad, we’ll be glad
For all the life we’ve had
And we’ll remember whenRemember when
Remember when
