The band's first, self-titled album was released in 1988, and it met with a great fan response as well as gave the band two hit singles in the United States: "When I See You Smile" and "Price of Love". Positive reviews followed by massive tours built up immense expectations about the songwriting talent of the band in their future endeavors. However, on their second album, entitled 'Backlash', the one and only single failed to enter the U.S. Top 40, peaking instead at only number 42. Critical views were also mixed on the release.
Soon after the band recorded their second album 'Backlash', in 1991, the group disbanded. Members went their separate ways even before the album could be mixed. In a later interview, frontman John Waite said that, while he enjoyed playing to stadium-sized audiences again, he wasn't happy with the somewhat 'corporate rock' image that the Bad English had been tagged as having. He has since had a solo career focused more on mellower singer-songwriter music.
Forget Me Not
Bad English Lyrics
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You cross your heart
Across the bedroom floor
And through the window
To your world
You can feel me there
And you know I'm waiting
Of my forbidden kiss
Our eyes connect
And we both know what this is
I will be your keeper
You possess the key
Forget me not
Forget me not
'Cause you belong to me
I will be your shadow
When you walk away
Forget me not
Forget me not
I will follow you
Until your dying day
Oh yeah
Oh
A thousand lifetimes long ago
We made a promise
We would not let go
And so I come for you tonight
And we live again
Before we lose each other
I climb a stairway to the open sky
You are my universe
I won't be denied no
I will be your keeper
You possess the key
Forget me not
Forget me not
'Cause you belong to me
I will be your shadow
When you walk away
Forget me not
Forget me not
I will follow you
Until your dying day
Yeah
Oh yeah
When I touch you
You will be touched by love
(Touched by love by love by love)
I climb the stairway to your world
You can feel me there
And you know I'm waiting
I will be your keeper
You possess the key
Forget me not
Forget me not
'Cause you belong to me
I will be your shadow
When you walk away
Forget me not
Forget me not
I will follow you
Until your dying day
Forget me not
Forget me not
'Cause baby you belong day
Oh yeah
(Forget me not)
(Forget me not)
You're everything I see
(Forget me not)
(Forget me not)
And baby you belong to me
You're mine
No no no no no
(Forget me not)
(Forget me not)
Baby baby baby baby
You belong to me
(Forget me not)
(Forget me not)
'Cause baby you belong to me
Oh yeah
(Forget me not)
(Forget me not)
(Forget me not)
The song "Forget Me Not" by Bad English speaks about a love that transcends time and space. The first verse describes the longing of the singer for his beloved. He feels her presence even when she's not there, and he's willing to wait for her. The second verse speaks of a promise made by the lovers in a previous life. The singer comes for his beloved at night and they relive their love story once again. The song shows the deep connection between the two characters, their love is eternal, and they will do anything to stay together.
The chorus of the song is a plea from the singer to his beloved to not forget him. He wants to be with her every step of the way, to be her keeper and her shadow. The song ends with the singer reminding his beloved that she belongs to him and that their love will never die.
The song uses metaphors like "keeper" and "key" to illustrate the intense love between the lovers. The lyrics suggest that they are meant to be together forever, their love is not just a physical connection, but a spiritual and emotional one.
Overall, "Forget Me Not" is a song that speaks about the depth of love and the lengths people will go to be with the person they love the most.
Line by Line Meaning
You leave the light on at your door
You keep the light on to show that you're waiting for me
You cross your heart
You promise to love me forever
Across the bedroom floor
You're walking towards me, getting closer
And through the window to your world
I'm looking into your life and seeing everything you care about
You can feel me there, and you know I'm waiting
You sense my presence and know that I'm patiently waiting for you
You taste the words of my forbidden kiss
You long to feel the passion of our secret love
Our eyes connect and we both know what this is
We're sharing a deep, meaningful connection that transcends words
I will be your keeper, you possess the key
I'll protect and cherish you always, but you hold the power in our relationship
Forget me not, forget me not, 'cause you belong to me
Don't ever forget me, because you're mine and I'll always be there for you
I will be your shadow when you walk away
Even when you're apart from me, I'll be watching over you
I will follow you until your dying day
I'll be with you forever, through all of life's challenges
A thousand lifetimes long ago, we made a promise
In a past life, we pledged to always be together
We would not let go, and so I come for you tonight
We vowed to never give up on each other, so I'm here with you now
And we live again before we lose each other
We're reliving our love before it's too late and we have to part again
I climb a stairway to the open sky
I'm ascending to a higher level of being, where our love can exist forever
You are my universe, I won't be denied no
You're everything to me, and I won't accept anything less
When I touch you, you will be touched by love
Our physical connection is an expression of the love we share
You're everything I see, and baby you belong to me
You're the center of my world, and we're meant to be together
You're mine, no no no no no
You belong to me, and I won't let anyone else have you
Baby baby baby baby you belong to me
You're my one true love, and I'll never let go
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JONATHAN L CAIN, MARK SPIRO, JOHN CHARLES WAITE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@CultLabyrinth
The 21st century is sadly lacking this awesomeness! Who else agrees?
@user-ho3ts1qh7z
Completely.
@doctorfeinstone6524
Everyone disagreed in the early 90's. That's why it went away
@user-ho3ts1qh7z
Wrong. It was because the second album wasn't any good. But the first one was great. Besides, the 80's music was far superior to the 90's.
@kristenhogan2255
For me, John Waite has always had one of the best voices in rock. Melodic and clear, he conveys emotions so well.
@RosieH.Weinstein
Beautiful
@rollingthunder6406
I would agree but I would not say hes the very best of conveying emotions but ok. I would argue, Ted Nugent Fred Bear conveys more emotion, Scorpions Rock you like a hurricane, Van Halen Right Now, U2 most songs, Sammy Hagar 55, and if you want to really flip genres, shanto conner or cranberries, or Stevie Nicks edge of 17 all evike morw emotion, but that being said the bad english singer is an above average hair band singer and is clear. I think the when I see you smile song is perhaps a better song. Think of Bon Jovi and White snake or white lion as well. Poison every rose has a thorn, my list may not be perfect. Think about freddy mercury.
@thehowards6
Neal Schon is an absolute beast on the guitar. Incredible touch and tone.
@lisellesloan3191
He even writes a lot of the bass parts, as well! Plus, he's a great songwriter!
@user-dv3hd7nm1b
Play ,"Ride the Rocking Horse on you tube music . Beastly raw guitar .