Remember My Name | 3BOPS

1. Asbjørn, “Remember My Name”

🎵 “Remember My Name” • 🏷 Embassy of Music • 📅 2021

“But you’re gonna remember my name / The boy that got away / You’re gonna remember my name / You’re gonna be so happy soon…” 🎵 “Remember My Name” is a triumphant record from Danish pop musician 🎙 Asbjørn (Asbjørn Toftdahl Terkelsen).  The production work is picturesque – sleek to the nth degree. There’s ample R&B influence on this pop cut, that has more of that urban feel. Also, it wouldn’t be far-fetched to say that the sound is reminiscent of the late 90s/early aughts.  Terkelsen sings with a beautiful tone and performs confidently.  His vocal ad-libs are on point, as is the vocal production. In addition to the lead vocals, there is some fantastic vocal harmonization.

What else makes “Remember My Name” a bop? There’s the memorable, tuneful chorus. In addition to the chorus, the melody on the verses is also tuneful and rhythmic.  I love how the bridge section distinguishes itself from the rest of the record; it’s a sublime, unpredictable change of pace. The lyrics are also awesome. Asbjørn serves up sharp songwriting. Terkelsen continues to enhance and successfully expand the LGBTQ+ 🏳️‍🌈 catalog.  “Remember My Name” fits the catalog perfectly given the ex-lover tilt while also fitting the broader idea that one day, he’ll be acknowledged and remembered.

2. Ed Sheeran, “Remember the Name”

Ft. Eminem & 50 Cent

💿 No.6 Collaborations Project • 🏷 Atlantic • 📅 2019

🎵 “Remember the Name,” the eighth track, is among those enjoyable moments of 💿 No.6 Collaborations Project (2019). No.6 Collaborations Project arrives as the fourth studio album by 🏆 Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter 🎙 Ed Sheeran.  Here, Sheeran enlists 🎙 Eminem (their second collaboration, following “River” from Revival) and 🎙 50 Cent for the assist.

“Remember the Name” thrives off its groove, infectiousness, and swagger.  Sheeran raps the first verse, commencing with the line, “Yeah, I was born a misfit.” Fair enough!  Eminem takes the reins on the second verse, reminiscing on his come up (“From Taco Bell to TRL”), while 50 Cent arrives on the final verse (“Bitch, we be ballin’ out, the king bring you 50 bottles”). The best part of the record is the chorus, hands down – it easily gets stuck in one’s head!

“You know it ain’t my time to call it a day
I got rap locked and I’m already paid
But it’s ‘bout time you remember the name
Ayy, ayy.”

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3. Mitski, “Remember My Name”

💿 Be the Cowboy • 🏷 Dead Oceans • 📅 2018

“‘Cause I need somebody to remember my name / After all that I can do for them is done / I need someone to remember.” Sigh, those are some powerful, emotional, and ambitious lyrics from Japanese American singer/songwriter 🎙 Mitski.  Mitski keeps things short but incredibly sweet on 🎵 “Remember My Name,” which graces her 2018 album, 💿 Be the Cowboy.

As to be expected from a singer/songwriter, the lyrics are superb. On the sole verse, Mitski reflects on giving her all to her craft (“I gave too much of my heart tonight”) and needing love that she can “Save ‘till tomorrow’s show.” After the excerpted pre-chorus, on the chorus, she goes ‘big.’ How so? Well, she needs “Something bigger than the sky.” Ultimately, she goes onto question, “Just how many stars will I need to hang around me / To finally call my name.” There’s no doubt whatsoever that the singer/songwriter wants to be remembered forever.