Forgotten
Avail Lyrics


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I don't know why you try To bring me down Sometimes you think You know why

Automatic Forfeit Regrets

There's not much to see As your words fall drastically Into my life As you repeat lies done before So I'll rearrange And prepare to brush off the pain Like I wasn't here at all




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Avail's song "Forgotten" explore the theme of resilience in the face of negative criticism from others. The songwriter addresses an unnamed individual who seems to be consistently trying to bring them down through repeated lies and negativity. The singer acknowledges that this person believes they know why they are criticizing them, but the singer remains unmoved and unfazed.


The lyrics touch upon the idea of automatic forfeit regrets, which could suggest that the person criticizing the singer may regret their actions later on. However, the singer is not holding their breath for this to happen and instead focuses on preparing themselves to brush off the negativity and pain caused by the criticism. The lyrics imply that the singer has experienced this type of behavior before, but they remain determined to remain resilient.


In terms of the song's structure and melody, Avail's "Forgotten" is relatively straightforward. The verses follow a simple ABAB rhyme scheme, and the chorus provides a repetition of the song's title, "Forgotten." The melody is fast-paced and energetic, with a driving guitar line adding to the song's sense of urgency.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know why you try
I am puzzled why you attempt to harm me


To bring me down
To cause me to feel sad or defeated


Sometimes you think
Occasionally, you believe


You know why
You comprehend the rationale behind your actions


There's not much to see
There isn't anything notable


As your words fall drastically
As your statements have a significant, negative impact


Into my life
Affecting my existence


As you repeat lies done before
As you reiterate previously uttered falsehoods


So I'll rearrange
So I'll modify my approach


And prepare to brush off the pain
And get ready to disregard the agony


Like I wasn't here at all
As if I never existed




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Chantal Kreviazuk, Avril Lavigne

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