Seems like the other day
My baby went away
She went away, cross the sea
It’s been two years or so
Since I saw my baby go
And then this letter came for me
It said that we was through
She found somebody new
Oh, let me think, let me think
What shall I do
Oh, no
Oh, no
Oh, no no no no no
Remember, walking in the sand
Remember, walking hand in hand
Remember, the night was so exciting
Remember, her smile was so inviting
Remember, then she touched my cheek
Remember, with her fingertips
Remember, softly
Softly we met with a kiss
Whatever happened to
The girl that I once knew?
The girl that said, she’d been true
Oh, whatever happened to
That night I gave it to you?
What will I do with it now?
Oh
Oh, no
Oh, no
Oh, no no no no no
Remember, walking in the sand
Remember, walking hand in hand
Remember, the night was so exciting
Remember, her smile was so inviting
Remember, then she touched my cheek
Remember, with her fingertips
Remember, softly
Softly we met with a kiss
Whatever happened to
The girl that I once knew?
The girl that said, she’d been true
Oh, whatever happened to
That night I gave it to you?
What will I do with it now?
Oh
Longing and Lost Love: A Look at the Lyrics
“Remember (Walking In The Sand)” by Aerosmith is a heartfelt reflection on lost love and the lingering memories that come with it. The narrator is haunted by recollections of a romance that once felt full of promise—images of walking hand in hand, tender kisses, and the thrill of new love. The pain of separation is intensified by the suddenness of the relationship’s end, revealed in a letter that shatters his hopes. The repetition of “Oh, no” underscores his disbelief and sorrow, while the word “Remember” becomes a bittersweet refrain, emphasizing how past happiness can both comfort and torment in the wake of heartbreak.
Song Credits
Songwriters: George Morton
Release Year: 1980
Label: Columbia Records