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I was six years old when I fell down on Spencer Avenue

It was my Aunt, Suzy's house, and I still can see the bruise

I remember Grand Daddy and even though I never sat on his knee

He taught me life is culture, babyMy Uncle David, they call him Jello, the only man that could say hello

And it sound like angels singing in your ears

And even though they all passed away, I still long for their company

And I wonder God, why couldn't they staySo I gotta remember, though I'm young

That my time will surely come

And now I gotta try to keep it together

As I watch my family pass me bySo remember, so remember, so remember

So remember, so remember, so remember

So remember, remember, remember

So remember, so remember, so remember your familyI was twelve years old when my Uncle Andrew had got sick

And jaundice turn to HIV and then his body quit

It was strange the numbness I felt, watching him all dressed in black

Wasn't thinking about what he gave up but about all that I lackedSo I gotta believe, that if I give

I can live through eternity

And I gotta know, if I don't share myself

Know one will everSo remember, so remember, so remember

So remember, so remember, so remember

So remember, remember, remember

So remember, so remember, so remember your family

RememberSo remember, so remember, so remember

So remember, so remember, so remember

So remember, remember, remember

So remember, so remember, so remember your familyI always, remember what my Mama told me

I always, always take the bitter with the sweet

I always, remember what Auntie taught me

I always, even when it's hard be a lady, babyI always, remember what Grand Daddy said

I always, you got to lay in the bed you make

I always, remember what my Uncle taught me

I always, don't give up when it gets hard keep pushing, babyAnd you got to, remember everything they taught you

And you got to, hold on what is true

And you got to, never forget where you coming from

And you got to, and you got to, and rememberRemember, remember, I said one more time, rememberSo remember, so remember, so remember

So remember, so remember, so remember

So remember, remember, remember

So remember, so remember, so remember your familyYou've got to [Incomprehensible] remember your family

Hold on to your dreams [Incomprehensible]So remember, so remember, so remember

So remember, so remember, so remember

So remember, remember, remember

So remember, so remember, so remember your familyNever let it go, yeah

Oh no, oh no

You've got to, you've got to, you've got to remember