Memories

* Single
* Album

"**Memories**" with WILLOW, released 6 May 2022, is the third song on YUNGBLUD's self-titled third studio album *YUNGBLUD*, as well as the album's second single.

## Background

In December 2021, YUNGBLUD and WILLOW shared on their socials that they were in the studio together working on a collaboration. On 26 April, YUNGBLUD and WILLOW, posted to their social media, hinting at something coming 6 May. On 6 May 2022, Memories was released. YUNGBLUD explained that the song is about letting go of past traumas you may have experienced and voicing them to the world. "scream this song in to the world, shed the pain, turn it into something positive, something beautiful and share the burden with each other. you only lose when you stop getting up." Twitch streamer, Valkyrae, featured in the music video.

On 24 August 2022, he announced he would be doing an exclusive livestream featuring some stripped back versions of brand new tracks from the third studio album for the first time. During the livestream, watchers could purchase an exclusively limited edition acoustic CD called *YUNGBLUD Bedroom Tapes*, from his webstore. Both the studio and an acoustic version of *Memories* featured on the CD.

## Lyrics

*Lyrics obtained from music video description.*

I wish I could just let go

Of all the memories I know

Of all the memories I know

But they’re still stuck in my brain

Every time I fall asleep, I know

I’ll wake up alone

I’ll wake up alone

Dreams of you

Wrap around my throat

I think I’m gonna choke

I think I’m gonna choke

Running, running, running, running though the dark

Watch me run a little more

‘Cause when I said forever, I meant forever, now

I wish I could just let go

Of all the memories I know

Of all the memories I know

But they’re still stuck in my brain

I never wanted to cry

I always thought I would make it right

But now I’m stuck inside this shame instead

“Pontificating hypocrite” is what you said

When my heart breaks just a little bit I wanna drop dead

I didn’t wanna concede

Or call my fantasies make-believe

Holding tightly to the task at hand

When I really should be focusing to learn and understand

But I bury all the tragedy with sand

Running, running, running, running to my car

I can’t fucking cry in front of her

When I said forever, I meant forever, now

I wish I could just let go

Of all the memories I know

Of all the memories I know

But they’re still stuck in my brain

## Trivia

* This song seems to have been recorded sometime in December 2021.

## Credits

*Credits obtained from TIDAL.*

* Chris Greatti — producer, composer, lyricist, bass guitar, drums programming, electric guitar, synthesizer
* Dominic Harrison — producer, composer, lyricist, acoustic guitar, keyboards, vocals
* Dylan Brady — composer, lyricist, producer, drums programming
* Willow Smith — vocals, lyricist, composer
* Zakk Cervini — composer, lyricist
* Jordan Brasko Gable — composer, lyricist
* Omer Fedi — composer, lyricist
* Mitch McCarthy — engineer
* Randy Merrill — mastering engineer

## Buy/Stream

* YouTube
* Spotify
* Apple Music
* Tidal
* Amazon Music
* Deezer
* YouTube Music
* SoundCloud

## Gallery

* Promotional
* BTS

via WILLOW's Instagram (26 April 2022)via WILLOW's Instagram (26 April 2022)Covert art for Memories

via WILLOW's Instagram story (17 December 2021)via YUNGBLUD's Instagram story (17 December 2021)YUNGBLUD and Valkyrae in a behind the scenes photo for the music videoYUNGBLUD, Valkyrae and WILLOW in a behind the scenes photo for the music video

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 NME — "Yungblud and Willow are working on a collaboration in the studio". Published 17 December 2021. Written by Tom Skinner. Retrieved 14 June 2022. Archived
2. ↑ NME — "Yungblud and Willow tease collaboration in short Instagram clip". Published 26 April 2022. Written by Arusa Qureshi. Retrieved 14 June 2022. Archived
3. ↑ YUNGBLUD (@yungblud) on Twitter — "[1]" Posted 8 May 2022. Retrieved 14 June 2022. Archived
4. ↑ RAE (@Valkyrae) on Twitter — "Had a little cameo in the Willow Smith x YUNGBLUD music video for their song Memories! it was incredible meeting them both☺️🎉" Posted 6 May 2022. Retrieved 14 June 2022. Archived
5. ↑ UMusic — "The Bedroom Tapes Livestream Live at 6pm PT !!". Retrieved 12 November 2022.
6. ↑ YUNGBLUD Store — "YUNGBLUD Bedroom Tapes CD". Retrieved 27 August 2022.
7. ↑ TIDAL — "Credits / Memories / YUNGBLUD - TIDAL". Published 6 May 2022. Retrieved 14 June 2022.