The O.C. Supertones - Remember Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1:
What am I to do now
And what have you shown
I'll never make it
On my own
I look up and I see blue sky
And a shining sun
I'm simply reminded
How you love
Chorus 1:
I'll remember your faithfulness
Through all my days
Your light, love, and hope always
Verse 2:
You're the great maker
Of Heaven and Earth
The souls of men
Are your greatest work
When I see your image
In every face
I'm called to remember
Your good, good grace
(Chorus 1)
Chorus 2:
I'll remember you're patient
I'll remember you're true
I'll remember all the times that you came through
Bridge:
You made this blind man see
Thank you for saving me
Jesus, you made me new
I live my life you
(Chorus 1) x2
Your light, love, and hope always
Your light, love, and hope always
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Meaning & Inspiration
"Remember," from The O.C. Supertones' 2005 album *Faith of a Child*, released on January 1st, serves as a profound anthem of spiritual recollection and steadfast faith. The song immediately establishes itself as a deeply personal yet universally applicable meditation on the nature of God and humanity’s reliance upon Him. It’s a compelling narrative of moving from a place of perceived inadequacy to a resolute commitment to God's enduring character, drawing its strength from a continuous posture of remembrance in the face of life’s challenges.
The opening verses articulate a common human experience: the feeling of being overwhelmed and incapable, declaring, "I'll never make it on my own." This sentiment resonates deeply with the truth found in John 15:5, where Jesus states that apart from Him, we can do nothing, and it mirrors the wisdom of Proverbs 3:5-6, urging us to trust in the Lord rather than our own understanding. Yet, this initial vulnerability quickly shifts to a powerful moment of recognition as the songwriter observes the natural world—the blue sky and shining sun—and is "simply reminded how you love." This immediate connection between creation and the Creator’s love echoes Romans 1:20, which asserts that God's invisible qualities are clearly seen through what has been made, and Psalm 19:1, proclaiming that the heavens declare His glory. The chorus then crystallizes this realization into a vow: "I'll remember your faithfulness through all my days, Your light, love, and hope always." This commitment to remembering God's attributes is foundational, aligning with Lamentations 3:22-23, which assures us of God's unfailing love and great faithfulness that is new every morning, and the promise of hope that does not disappoint as spoken in Romans 5:5.
The song continues to deepen its understanding of God in the second verse, acknowledging Him as "the great maker of Heaven and Earth," and declaring that "the souls of men are your greatest work." This powerful affirmation points directly to Genesis 1:1, God as the ultimate Creator, and highlights humanity's unique position as His creation, made in His image, a truth underscored in Genesis 1:27. This divine imprint, seen "in every face," calls the believer to "remember your good, good grace." Recognizing God’s image in others is a powerful reminder of His boundless grace, a concept central to the Gospel as articulated in Ephesians 2:8-9, where we are reminded that salvation is by grace through faith, a gift from God. The repeated chorus reinforces the unwavering dedication to keep His faithfulness, light, love, and hope at the forefront of one's mind.
The second chorus expands on God's character, specifically highlighting His patience, truth, and consistent deliverance: "I'll remember you're patient, I'll remember you're true, I'll remember all the times that you came through." These lines beautifully encapsulate attributes spoken of throughout Scripture, from 2 Peter 3:9, which describes God’s patience towards humanity, to Numbers 23:19, affirming that God is not a man that He should lie. His consistent intervention in times of need is a testament to His ever-present help, a reality frequently celebrated in the Psalms, such as Psalm 46:1. The bridge then delivers the song’s most profound declaration of personal transformation and salvation: "You made this blind man see, thank you for saving me, Jesus, you made me new, I live my life you." This evocative imagery of a blind man seeing directly references the miracles of Jesus, particularly stories like that in John 9, symbolizing spiritual enlightenment and salvation. It speaks to the new creation that occurs in Christ, as described in 2 Corinthians 5:17: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come." This transformative experience leads to a life wholly dedicated to Christ, embodying the spirit of Galatians 2:20, where the apostle Paul declares that he no longer lives, but Christ lives in him. The final repetition of the chorus, emphasizing "Your light, love, and hope always," serves as a resonant, enduring pledge, a daily commitment to dwell on the unchanging nature of a saving God, inspiring individuals to walk confidently in His grace and truth.