"Remember the Time" is a song by Michael Jackson released as the fifth track from the Dangerous album. It was released as a single on January 14, 1992, serving as the second single from the album.
It was written by Jackson, Teddy Riley and Bernard Belle, produced by Riley and Jackson and finally recorded in 1990 at the Hit Factory in Miami.
Short film[]
"Remember the Time" recieved a music video/short film directed by John Singleton and released on February 2, 1992.
The video is set in Ancient Egypt and features appearances of Eddie Murphy, Iman, The Pharcyde, Magic Johnson, Tom "Tiny" Lister, Jr. and Wylie Draper who would also play Jackson in the Mini-series: The Jacksons: An American Dream, released in the same year.
Live performances[]
The King of Pop was originally going to perform to "Remember the Time" during the Dangerous World Tour. The song was rehearsed multiple times, however it was never actually present during any of the shows.[1]
Michael performed to the song during the Soul Train Awards in 1993. At the time, Jackson had one of his ankles twisted and couldn't dance for the performance. Instead, he sat on a golden chair, vibed and mouthed to the lyrics while also being surrounded by dancers.
Lyrics[]
[Intro]
I don't know, bet you wanna try
Every time you see
[Verse 1]
Do you remember when we fell in love?
We were young and innocent then
Do you remember how it all began?
It just seemed like heaven, so why did it end?
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Do you remember, back in the fall?
We'd be together all day long
Do you remember us holding hands?
In each other's eyes, we'd stare
Tell me
[Chorus]
Do you remember the time?
When we fell in love
Do you remember the time?
When we first met, girl
Do you remember the time?
(Oh, I)
When we fell in love
Do you remember the time?
[Verse 2]
Do you remember how we used to talk?
You know, we'd stay on the phone at night 'til dawn
Do you remember all the things we said?
Like, "I love you so, I'll never let you go"
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Do you remember, back in the spring?
Every morning, birds would sing
Do you remember those special times?
They'll just go on and on
In the back of my mind
[Chorus]
Do you remember the time?
(Oh, I)
When we fell in love
Do you remember the time?
When we first met, girl
Do you remember the time?
(Oh, I)
When we fell in love
Do you remember the time?
[Bridge]
Those sweet memories
Will always be dear to me
And girl, no matter what was said
I will never forget what we had
Now, baby
[Chorus]
Do you remember the time?
When we fell in love
Do you remember the time?
When we first met, girl
Do you remember the time?
(Oh, I)
When we fell in love
Do you remember the time?
(Remember, my baby)
Do you remember the time?
('Cause I remember)
When we fell in love
Do you remember the time?
(All in my mind, girl)
Do you remember the time?
(Oh, I)
When we fell in love
Do you remember the time?
(Remember, my baby)
[Breakdown]
(Remember the time)
Hoo!
(Remember the time)
Do you remember, girl?
(Remember the time)
On the phone, you and me
(Remember the time)
'Til dawn, 'til three
What about us, girl?
(Remember the time)
Do you, do you, do you?
(Remember the time)
Do you, do you?
In the park, on the beach
(Remember the time)
You and me, in Spain
What about, what about
(Remember the time)
Grrrrrat, tat tat, tat
Grrrrrat, tat tat
(Remember the time)
Hoo! In the park
(Remember the time)
After dark, do you, do you, do you?
(Remember the time)
Do you, do you, do you, do you?
(Remember the time)
Yeah, yeah, hoo!
(Remember the time, remember the time)
Gallery[]
"Look deep within yourself, and you'll find something amazing." To view the Remember the Time gallery, click here. |
Trivia[]
- The single release of "Remember the Time" features a completely new mix of "Smooth Criminal" and the rare 5 minute version of the previously unreleased "Come Together" cover.