UpperRoom Music + Dante Bowe - Remember Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
The bread Your body
The wine Your blood
Sweet communion
You set a table for us
The crucified Jesus
No greater love
Than the bread Your body
Than the wine Your blood
Chorus:
Oh, we will remember
Oh Jesus Jesus our Savior
Oh just to know You in Your suffering
Just to get is closer than we’ve ever been
Oh, we will remember
Verse 2
The holes in Your hand
The wound in Your side
Thirty nine lashes
Brought me back to life
Before resurrection
There was a grave
In hell there was a battle
And my life was saved
Chorus:
Oh, we will remember
Oh, Jesus our Savior
Oh just to know You in Your suffering
Just to get me closer than I’ve ever been
Oh, we will remember
Bridge:
This is our Savior
Look at Him, look at Him
Our Christ Redeemer
Look at Him, (would you) look at Him
Chorus:
Oh, we will remember
Oh, Jesus our Savior
Oh just to know You in Your suffering
Just to get me closer than I’ve ever been
Oh, we will remember
Video
Remember - Maverick City Music x UPPERROOM
Meaning & Inspiration
The powerful anthem "Remember," released on November 20, 2020, by UpperRoom Music and featuring the compelling vocal artistry of Dante Bowe, a prominent voice within the broader Maverick City Music collective, stands as a profound call to anchor our faith in the ultimate sacrifice. This song is far more than a musical arrangement; it's a deep invitation into contemplation, meticulously crafting an atmosphere of reverence and gratitude around the pivotal events of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. It immediately draws us into the sacred imagery of communion, presenting "the bread, Your body, the wine, Your blood" not as mere symbols, but as tangible representations of an incredible act of love. This imagery, rooted deeply in the Last Supper narratives found in Matthew 26 and Luke 22, reminds us that Jesus Himself initiated this practice, instructing His followers to "do this in remembrance of me." The song highlights a divine hospitality, proclaiming, "You set a table for us," echoing Psalm 23 where God prepares a table in the presence of our enemies, signifying provision, fellowship, and peace even amidst life's challenges. The profound statement, "The crucified Jesus, no greater love," encapsulates the core message of John 15:13: "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." It’s a love so vast it defies human comprehension, freely given for the salvation of humanity.
The chorus serves as the song's spiritual anchor, an unyielding declaration: "Oh, we will remember, Oh Jesus our Savior." This isn't a passive recollection but an active, willful commitment to keep the Cross at the forefront of our consciousness. The yearning expressed, "Oh just to know You in Your suffering, just to get me closer than I’ve ever been," speaks to a desire for profound intimacy—not just with the triumphant Christ, but with the suffering Servant. This echoes Paul’s aspiration in Philippians 3:10, "that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and may share His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death." To truly understand the depth of His love, one must grapple with the pain He endured, allowing that shared understanding to forge an unparalleled closeness to Him. This closeness transforms remembrance into an ongoing, transformative relationship, drawing us ever nearer to the heart of God.
Verse two plunges deeper into the brutal reality of the Passion, painting vivid pictures of "the holes in Your hand, the wound in Your side, thirty-nine lashes." These lines are not gratuitous but serve as a stark reminder of the physical cost of our redemption, aligning with prophecies like Psalm 22 and Isaiah 53:5, which declares, "by His wounds we are healed." The "thirty-nine lashes" points to the brutal scourging Jesus endured, an act of suffering directly preceding His crucifixion, and the "wound in Your side" specifically references the spear thrust by the Roman soldier as recorded in John 19:34, confirming His death. From this profound suffering springs life: "brought me back to life." This is the miracle of spiritual rebirth, where those who were dead in transgressions are made alive in Christ (Ephesians 2:5). The song then pivots to the victory inherent in the sacrifice, acknowledging that "before resurrection, there was a grave." This recognizes the indispensable journey through death to achieve triumph. "In hell there was a battle, and my life was saved" powerfully conveys the spiritual warfare Christ waged and won, conquering sin, death, and the grave, holding the keys of death and Hades as stated in Revelation 1:18. This victory is the foundation of our salvation, freeing us from condemnation and offering eternal life.
The bridge provides a singular, compelling directive: "This is our Savior, look at Him, look at Him, Our Christ Redeemer." It’s an urgent invitation to fix our gaze upon Jesus, much like the exhortation in Hebrews 12:2 to "look to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith." To "look at Him" means to consider Him, to worship Him, to place our trust in Him, and to allow His image and sacrifice to permeate our being. He is not just a historical figure, but "Our Christ Redeemer"—the one who bought us back from sin’s slavery with His own precious blood, as 1 Peter 1:18-19 beautifully articulates. This focused contemplation solidifies our understanding of His identity and His redemptive work, cementing our gratitude and devotion.
"Remember" is an indispensable addition to the landscape of contemporary worship music, not merely for its musicality, but for its unwavering theological clarity and its ability to usher people into a posture of profound worship. It successfully distills the expansive narrative of the Gospel into accessible, yet deeply moving, language, prompting believers to actively engage with the cornerstone truths of their faith. The song serves as a powerful instrument for both personal reflection and corporate worship, guiding the collective heart back to the Person and work of Jesus Christ. Its message encourages a living, breathing remembrance that transforms mere acknowledgment into genuine awe and renewed commitment, ensuring that the miraculous love displayed on the cross remains vividly present and eternally impactful in the lives of all who truly hear and embrace its message. It’s a timeless call to never forget the One who gave everything, drawing us into an ever-deepening relationship with our Savior and Redeemer.