Remember The Time – English Lyrics

• By: Michael Jackson
• Album: Dangerous

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the smooth R&B and New Jack Swing rhythms of Michael Jackson's "Remember the Time." This song is a fantastic way to explore English vocabulary related to love, memory, and nostalgia. Its clear storytelling and evocative lyrics offer insights into expressing past emotions, while the iconic, cinematic music video provides a rich visual context that enhances the song's narrative and cultural depth. Discover how simple phrases can convey profound feelings in this timeless hit.

[English]

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?

Do you remember (I bet you remember)

Back in the fall (I bet you remember)

We'd be together all day long (I bet you remember)

Do you remember (I bet you remember)

Us holding hands (I bet you remember)

In each other's eyes, we'd stare (I bet you remember)

Tell me

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?

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"

Do you remember (I bet you remember)

...

Back in the spring? (I bet you remember)

Every morning, birds would sing (I bet you remember)

Do you remember (I bet you remember)

Those special times? (I bet you remember)

They'll just go on and on

In the back of my mind

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?

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

Do you remember the time? (Do you remember?)

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)

Remember the time (Ooh!)

Remember the time

Do you remember, girl?

Remember the time

On the phone, you and me

Remember the time

'Til dawn, two or 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

...

Remember the time

...

Ooh! In the park

...

Remember the time

...

After dark, do you, do you, do you?

Remember the time (Do you, do you)

Do you, did you?

Remember the time

Yeah, yeah, woo!

Remember the time, remember the time

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
remember /rɪˈmɛm.bər/ A2	verb - to recall or bring to mind
fell /fɛl/ B1	verb - past tense of 'fall', to move downward rapidly
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - a deep affection or strong feeling of attachment verb - to feel deep affection or attachment
began /bɪˈɡæn/ A2	verb - past tense of 'begin', to start to do or have something
end /ɛnd/ A1	noun - the final part of something verb - to bring to a conclusion
begun /bɪˈɡʌn/ B1	verb - past participle of 'begin', to start
met /mɛt/ A2	verb - past tense of 'meet', to come into the presence of someone or encounter someone
times /taɪmz/ A2	noun - instances or occasions
used /juzt/ A2	verb - past tense of 'use', to employ or utilize
talk /tɔk/ A2	verb - to speak informally or have a conversation
said /sɛd/ A1	verb - past tense of 'say', to express aloud
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - a strong feeling of affection
thoughts /θɔts/ B2	noun - ideas or opinions, mental processes

Key Grammar Structures

• Do you remember when we fell in love?

  ➔ Question formation with 'do'.

  ➔ The phrase starts with 'Do you remember', which is a common way to ask someone about their memories.

• We were young and innocent then.

  ➔ Past simple tense.

  ➔ The use of 'were' indicates a state in the past, describing how they were at that time.

• Do you remember how it all began?

  ➔ Indirect question.

  ➔ The phrase 'how it all began' is an indirect question that asks for details about the start of their relationship.

• They'll just go on and on.

  ➔ Future simple tense with 'will'.

  ➔ 'They'll' is a contraction of 'they will', indicating an action that is expected to happen in the future.

• I will never forget what we had.

  ➔ Future simple tense with 'will' and negation.

  ➔ The phrase 'I will never forget' emphasizes a strong commitment to remembering the past.

• What about us, girl?

  ➔ Informal question structure.

  ➔ The phrase 'What about us' is an informal way to ask for consideration of their relationship.

• Remember the time?

  ➔ Imperative mood.

  ➔ The phrase 'Remember the time?' is an imperative form, urging someone to recall a specific moment.