Tim McGraw - Please Remember Me Lyrics
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
O'er 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 walking
When snow falls high outside your door
Late at night when you're not sleeping
And moonlight falls across your floor.
I can't hurt you anymore.
Repeat Chorus.
Video
Tim McGraw - Please Remember Me (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Tim McGraw's "Please Remember Me," released in 1995 on his *Greatest Hits* album, is a poignant exploration of enduring love and the human desire for remembrance, resonating deeply with themes found throughout Scripture. While not explicitly a Christian song, its core message of cherishing memories and wishing for a lasting positive impact on those we leave behind echoes biblical principles of legacy and the love that binds us. The narrative, framed as a farewell, isn't one of despair but of a gentle, hopeful plea for continued affection and recollection. This resonates with the Apostle Paul's injunction in Philippians 4:8, encouraging believers to dwell on "whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable," suggesting that positive memories serve as a spiritual anchor. The song's plea to be remembered, not for grand achievements but for the simple, profound love shared, brings to mind the parable of the talents in Matthew 25, where faithfulness in small things is rewarded, highlighting the value of everyday devotion. Furthermore, the sentiment of wanting to leave a positive imprint on the lives of loved ones aligns with the biblical emphasis on bearing good fruit, as exhorted by Jesus in John 15:16, where He states, "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last." The quiet dignity of the song's message, focusing on the persistent power of love beyond physical presence, offers a secular parallel to the eternal nature of God's love for humanity, a love that is eternally present and remembered, as Psalm 103:17 reminds us, "But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him." "Please Remember Me" ultimately serves as a reminder of the enduring strength of human connection, a testament to the power of love to transcend time and absence, mirroring the divine hope that our lives, lived with love and faithfulness, will be remembered not just by those we touched, but ultimately, by the One who knows us best.