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Introduction
“Please Remember Me” is one of those rare songs that feels like a gentle nudge to your soul, reminding you of love, loss, and the enduring imprint we leave on each other’s lives. Originally written by Rodney Crowell and Will Jennings, and later immortalized by Tim McGraw’s deeply resonant voice, this song speaks to the tender moments we all carry—the ones that shape who we are and how we remember.
The melody unfolds like a bittersweet goodbye, but not in a way that leaves you sad. Instead, it’s like a hug before a long journey, whispering assurances that the memories shared will always be enough. It’s steeped in vulnerability, with lyrics that tug at the heartstrings: “All our tears have reached the sea, part of you will live in me.” These words feel like a conversation between the heart and the past, encapsulating a universal longing to be remembered for the love we’ve given.
Tim McGraw’s rendition elevated this song to iconic status. His delivery is hauntingly beautiful, his voice dripping with an emotional depth that makes every word resonate. It’s not just a song about farewells; it’s an ode to connection, to the indelible marks we leave behind in the lives we touch.
This isn’t just a track for heartbreak—it’s for anyone who’s ever loved so deeply they couldn’t bear to forget or be forgotten. It’s for those moments when we reflect on our shared stories and realize they’re woven into the very fabric of who we are
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Lyrics
When all our tears have reached the sea
Part of you will live in me
Way down deep inside my heart
The days keep coming without fail
A new wind is gonna find your sail
That’s where your journey starts
You’ll find better love
Strong as it ever was
Deep as the river runs
Warm as the morning sun
Please remember me
Just like the waves down by the shore
We’re gonna keep on coming back for more
‘Cause we don’t ever wanna stop
Out in this brave new world you seek
Oh the valleys and the peaks
And I can see you on the top
You’ll find better love
Strong as it ever was
Deep as the river runs
Warm as the morning sun
Please remember me
Remember me when you’re out walkin’
When the snow falls high outside your door
Late at night when you’re not sleepin’
And moonlight falls across your floor
When I can’t hurt you anymore
You’ll find better love
Strong as it ever was
Deep as the river runs
Warm as the morning sun
Please remember me
Please remember me