Forgotten Forever
Borealis Lyrics


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Mirror sees a different face
From what you recognize
New light cast on old place
And seen through empty eyes

One moment's thought defines a lifetime
And this moment will be yours
Take this time to see your new reality

You hear them calling
No one else will know
Don't you ever let these cracks show

When your thoughts become lost
What was good becomes bad
All at the damning cost
Of all you ever had

Another mind lost to the depths
To see what no one else can





An existence cast in a memory
And forgotten forever

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Borealis's Forgotten Forever delve deep into the human psyche and explore the themes of self-discovery and the fear of being forgotten. The first verse talks about how one's reflection in the mirror can seem different from what they recognize, indicating the change that comes with introspection. The new light cast on an old place might refer to looking back on one's life with a new perspective, possibly after going through a difficult experience. The line "and seen through empty eyes" could mean that, despite the change and introspection, there is still a feeling of emptiness or disconnect.


The chorus urges the listener to take the time to reflect and understand their "new reality." The fear of being forgotten forever is present in lines like "hear them calling, no one else will know" and "an existence cast in a memory, and forgotten forever." The second verse touches on the theme of lost thoughts and how they can change one's perception of what is good and bad. The line "all at the damning cost of all you ever had" could mean that dwelling on negative thoughts can lead to losing sight of what's important.


The lyrics of Forgotten Forever remind us that self-discovery is a journey that can be difficult but ultimately valuable. The fear of being forgotten and the realization that time can change one's perceptions are themes that are relatable to many.


Line by Line Meaning

Mirror sees a different face
Your reflection may not always be what you expect it to be


From what you recognize
It may not resemble what you are accustomed to see


New light cast on old place
A different perspective on a familiar setting can reveal something new


And seen through empty eyes
This new perspective may not bring the satisfaction one hoped for


One moment's thought defines a lifetime
A single moment can shape the rest of your life


And this moment will be yours
You have the power to seize the moment and make it count


Take this time to see your new reality
Use this moment to embrace the new perspective and adjust to the changes it brings


You hear them calling
You are being called upon


No one else will know
This struggle is personal and no one else will understand it quite like you do


Don't you ever let these cracks show
Don't allow the weaknesses and vulnerabilities to be exposed


When your thoughts become lost
When you lose direction and clarity of thought


What was good becomes bad
The things that once brought satisfaction may now seem unsatisfying


All at the damning cost
The price to pay is significant


Of all you ever had
The loss may be of everything that once made life worth living


Another mind lost to the depths
Another soul getting lost in a state of confusion


To see what no one else can
This state of confusion can offer a unique perspective


An existence cast in a memory
The memory of past struggles becomes a part of our identity


And forgotten forever
However, this memory fades away over time and becomes forgotten




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