About the song
Few songs in the landscape of modern country music have captured the hearts of listeners quite like **Alan Jackson – Remember When**. Released in 2003 as part of his album *Greatest Hits Volume 2*, this tender ballad stands as a masterclass in musical storytelling, weaving together nostalgia, love, loss, and the passage of time into a tapestry that feels profoundly personal yet universally relatable.
**Alan Jackson**, with his signature warm, unpretentious voice, delivers **Remember When** not as a grandiose performance but as a heartfelt conversation. The song unfolds like pages from a family photo album, each verse recalling a different chapter of a lifelong relationship — the early days of innocent romance, the struggles and joys of raising children, the inevitable changes that come with growing older. It is a rare song that manages to be both deeply specific and widely accessible; anyone who has lived, loved, and faced the gentle erosion of time will find something stirring in its simple, poignant lines.
Musically, **Remember When** leans into the traditional elements that have long defined **Alan Jackson’s** career. The arrangement is understated, allowing soft guitar, light percussion, and touches of steel guitar to create a warm, intimate atmosphere. There are no unnecessary flourishes here — every note, every word serves the story. It’s a reminder that sometimes the most powerful songs are those that speak softly but resonate deeply.
What makes **Alan Jackson – Remember When** truly exceptional is its authenticity. In an era where much of country music was beginning to lean heavily into pop influences, Jackson stayed true to his roots, offering a song that was pure, sincere, and timeless. It is no wonder that this track continues to be played at weddings, anniversaries, and even memorial services — it touches the full arc of a life well-lived and well-loved.
In many ways, **Remember When** is more than just a song; it is an emotional experience. It invites listeners to pause, reflect, and treasure the fleeting beauty of everyday moments. Through his heartfelt lyrics and gentle melodies, **Alan Jackson** gave the world a gift — a song that helps us all “remember when” with a full heart and misty eyes.
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Lyrics
Remember when I was young and so were you
And time stood still and love was all we knew
You were the first, so was I
We made love and then you cried
Remember when
Remember when we vowed the vows
and walked the walk
Gave our hearts, made the start, it was hard
We lived and learned, life threw curves
There was joy, there was hurt
Remember whenRemember when old ones died and new were born
And life was changed, disassembled, rearranged
We came together, fell apart
And broke each other’s hearts
Remember whenRemember when the sound of little feet
was the music
We danced to week to week
Brought back the love, we found trust
Vowed we’d never give it up
Remember whenRemember when thirty seemed so old
Now lookin’ back, it’s just a steppin’ stone
To where we are,
where we’ve been
Said we’d do it all again
Remember whenRemember when we said when we turned gray
When the children grow up and move away
We won’t be sad, we’ll be glad
For all the life we’ve had
And we’ll remember whenRemember when
Remember when
