Forgotten
The Gathering Lyrics

The lyrics to The Gathering's song "Forgotten" are filled with a sense of yearning and longing, urging the listener to appreciate the beauty of the world around them and forget their worries. The opening lines "Have you forgotten / All this beauty around you" serve as a reminder to the listener that sometimes, in the midst of our daily struggles and troubles, we can fail to notice the incredible world we live in. This is further emphasized in the second line, which suggests that our worries are insignificant and can easily fade away, if only we allow ourselves to see the wonder around us.

However, the next line, "Who is pulling you back / With such strength?" suggests that even when we try to appreciate the beauty of the world, there are forces that hold us back. These forces can be anything from fear, sadness, or anxiety, to societal pressures or responsibilities. Despite this, the singer urges the listener to find their own strength and realize that they too can overcome these obstacles and find their way back to the beauty of the world.

The final lines of the song are an expression of empathy and solidarity, as the singer acknowledges the struggle of fighting against life's challenges. The line "After fighting / You're always right" suggests that the effort we put in to overcome adversity is always worthwhile, even if we don't always come out on top. The final repetition of "You're always right / And I tried" is a poignant reminder that while we may not always succeed, we should never give up trying.