Amy Grant - I Will Remember You Lyrics
Lyrics
I will be walking one day
Down a street far away
And see a face in the crowd and smile
Knowing how you made me laugh
Hearing sweet echoes of you from the past
I will remember you.
Look into my eyes while you're near
Tell me what's happening here
See that I don't want to say good-bye
Our love is frozen in time
I'll be your champion and you will be mine
I will remember you.
Later on
When this fire is an ember
Later on
When the nights not so tender
Given time
Though it's hard to remember darlin'
I will be holding
I'll still be holding to you
I will remember you.
So many years come and gone
And yet the memory is strong
One word we never could learn
Good-bye
True love is frozen in time
I'll be your champion and you will be mine
I will remember you
So please remember
I will remember you
I will remember you
I will remember you
I will remember you
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Amy Grant - I Will Remember You (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
"I Will Remember You," a significant track featured on Amy Grant's *Greatest Hits* album, saw its release on October 2, 2007. This composition delves into the profound commitment of enduring memory and unwavering affection, speaking directly to the human desire for lasting connection. The narrative unfolds as a powerful promise made to a loved one, affirming that despite the inevitable passage of time and the challenges of separation, the bond shared will remain indelible. It articulates a refusal to yield to the impermanence of physical presence, instead declaring a steadfast allegiance that transcends mere moments, solidifying a love "frozen in time."
The song’s message resonates deeply with the spirit of faithfulness, offering a profound reflection on the nature of love that persists beyond the immediate. The opening lines, contemplating a future encounter where a familiar face evokes cherished laughter and "sweet echoes," beautifully portray how memory can keep a relationship vibrant and alive, even across vast distances and years. This concept echoes divine faithfulness found throughout Scripture; for instance, in Psalm 105:8, where it is declared, "He remembers his covenant forever, the promise he made for a thousand generations." Just as God unfailingly remembers His people and His promises, the song’s speaker vows to uphold a similar remembrance, transforming memory from a passive recall into an active demonstration of enduring commitment. This commitment is further underscored by the pledge, "I’ll be your champion and you will be mine," a mutual vow of support and advocacy that mirrors the biblical call to bear one another's burdens and stand in steadfast unity, as encouraged in Galatians 6:2.
As the piece progresses, it confronts the reality that "this fire is an ember" and "the night's not so tender," acknowledging the natural ebb and flow of intensity in any relationship. Yet, even as initial passions may mellow with age, the core promise remains: "I will be holding, I’ll still be holding to you." This perseverance, often tested by time, reflects a higher form of love—one rooted in unwavering resolve rather than fleeting emotion. This steadfastness finds its ultimate parallel in the unchanging character of God Himself, for as Hebrews 13:8 reminds us, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." The song thus becomes an anthem for enduring love, not only in human relationships but also as an inspiring reflection of God's limitless and immutable compassion, which, as Lamentations 3:22-23 proclaims, "never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." It encourages us to cultivate a love that, like God's, "always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres" (1 Corinthians 13:7).
The song’s powerful climax rests in the speaker's adamant refusal to utter "good-bye," asserting that true love defies separation and remains "frozen in time." This profound statement points to a hope that extends beyond earthly partings, suggesting an eternal quality to the bond forged. For those of faith, this resonates with the hope of eternal reunion in Christ, where death itself is conquered, and genuine connections are preserved beyond the grave. Romans 8:38-39 affirms that "neither death nor life... nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." The repeated affirmation, "I will remember you," therefore transcends a mere personal vow; it becomes an echo of divine faithfulness and an aspirational call to live out a love that reflects the eternal, unwavering, and remembering heart of God. It encourages every individual to pursue relationships marked by such profound commitment, confident that true love, anchored in steadfastness, can indeed withstand the tests of time and change.