I Remember Me

Jennifer Hudson

About I Remember Me

"I Remember Me" is a song recorded by R&B singer and actress Jennifer Hudson. It was written by Hudson and Ryan Tedder, who also produced the track. It was released as the lead single from her second album I Remember Me in the UK. The single version, which appears on the UK release of I Remember Me was mixed by Ash Howes. This radio mix was released as a single on April 3, 2011.


Year:
2011
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I remember me, starting at myself
See these same two eyes, see these same two feet
I remember you, you who I used to be
You still look the same, but you don't hurt like me
Look at my reflection, somewhere my affection
Disappeared, isn't here, nothing left to say
Memories they fading, but I'm the one who makes them
So I keep the love close to enough to say

What if this life is all that we're given
We just can't stop living, scared of what we'll see
'Cause in this world, anything can hurt you
Push you, then forget you
Stole my history

But I remember me, I remember me
It don't matter where I go, what I'm told, now you know
I remember me, I remember me
Even if I say goodbye, start to cry, do or die
I remember me, I remember me oh oh

I tell you what my name is
And ain't nothing gon' change it
'Cause what you are is what you are
Even if your memory's flawed
I go to places, trying to find familiar faces
They don't show, but I still know
They don't have to look for me
I dream about, I dream about
The place where all the broken pieces fit together

'Cause in this world, anything can hurt you
And it push you, then forget you
And stole my history

But I remember me, I remember me
It don't matter where I go, what I'm told, now you know
I remember me, I remember me
Even if I say goodbye, start to cry, do or die
I remember me

Now all that's left of these hands, this breathe
I've said goodbye to so many things that tears wont cry
And I take this pain, this joy, and rain
'Cause all that matters now is
In this life anything can hurt you
Push you then forget
Erase your history

But I remember me, I remember me
It don't matter where I go, what I'm told, now you know
I remember me, I remember me
Even if I say goodbye, start to cry, do or die
I remember me

I remember me, oh woah
I remember me, I tell you what my name is
I tell you what me name is
Do or die

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Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Kate Hudson (born September 12, 1981) is an American recording artist, actress and spokesperson. She came to prominence in 2004 as a finalist on the third season of American Idol, coming in seventh place. She made her film debut in Dreamgirls (2006), which won her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA Award, an NAACP Image Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award. more »

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Written by: JENNIFER HUDSON, RYAN TEDDER

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing

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12 facts about this song

Artist Fact
"I Remember Me" is performed by Jennifer Hudson, a well-renowned singer and actress who gained fame as a finalist on the third season of the American Idol.
Album Fact
The song is the title track of Hudson's second studio album, "I Remember Me," released on March 22, 2011, under Arista Records.
Songwriting Fact
The song "I Remember Me" was co-written by Jennifer Hudson together with Ryan Tedder, who is known for his collaboration with popular artists like Adele, Beyonce, and Leona Lewis.
Awards Fact
Though the song didn't win any awards, Jennifer Hudson's album "I Remember Me" was nominated for Top R&B Album at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards.
Chart Performance Fact
The album "I Remember Me," containing the eponymous song, debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 albums chart with first-week sales of 165,000 copies.
Inspirational Fact
The song's lyrics "I Remember Me" reflect Hudson's journey dealing with past struggles and personal losses, proving to be deeply personal and poignant.
Genre Fact
The song is a powerful R&B ballad interspersed with elements of soul, providing a classic backdrop for Hudson's resonating vocals.
Production Fact
The music of "I Remember Me" and its entire album were produced by a number of noted producers including Alicia Keys, Rich Harrison, R. Kelly, and Swizz Beats alongside Ryan Tedder.
Critical Reception Fact
Critics largely praised the song, with Jennifer Hudson's powerful vocals receiving much acclaim. Overall, the album received positive reviews from music critics.
Music Video Fact
The music video for "I Remember Me" depicts Jennifer Hudson reminiscing about her life, adding a visual narrative aligned with the song's reflective lyrics.
Adversity Fact
This song marks a return to music for Hudson after a period of grieving following the tragic loss of her mother, brother, and nephew in 2008, making it poignant to both her and her fans.
Commemorative Fact
Jennifer Hudson's album "I Remember Me," including the title track, was released in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of Arista Records. The album's title is taken from a poem written by Hudson, which is included as a prologue in her self-titled memoir.

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