Story Behind The Song
A memorial for my cousin John Wetzel who graduated high school, as I did in 1965, but went off to Vietnam while I went off to college. He was killed in the spring of 1967 during my sophomore year.
Song Description
A memorial for my cousin John Wetzel and ALL those soldiers who give their lives to protect us here at home.
| Song Length |
3:21 |
Genre |
Folk - General, Country - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Moving |
Subject |
Philosophy, War |
| Era |
1990 - 1999 |
| |
Lyrics
Remember Me
Tim Bays/Mike Rayburn
Verse 1
I am just a face in a yearbook picture
Forever young and reaching for my dreams
And all I ask of our growing up together
Is remember me, remember me
Verse 2
When I'm not there for our high school reunion
To look back with you on ancient victories
Just take a moment in the midst of what you're doing
And remember me, remember me
Bridge 1
Remember me, every tear and every laugh
Your memories are all the life I have
Verse 3
I am just a name on this wall of granite
All that's left of all I hoped to be
And only you can feed this final hunger
Remember me, please, remember me
Bridge 2
Remember me, every laugh and every tear
Remember me and in that moment I am here
Verse 4
I am just a face in a yearbook picture
Forever young and reaching for my dreams
© 1994 In Cahoots Music, Lost Paddle Music (ASCAP)