Not Forgotten
Delirious Lyrics


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Love is bigger than oceans
Love is given to me
Grace is bigger than history
Grace is given for free
And we'll keep the flame, ablaze

He, will not, be forgotten, be forgotten
He, will not, be forgotten, be forgotten

Faith is bigger than glory
Faith is stronger than pain
Hope is higher than rainbows
Hope is all that we've got
And we'll keep the flame, ablaze





You, will not, be forgotten, be forgotten
You, will not, be forgotten, be forgotten

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Delirious?'s song Not Forgotten talk about the incredible power of love and grace. Love is being compared to the vastness of oceans, and the fact that it's given to everyone. Grace is said to be even bigger than history and is given for free. The chorus proclaims that whoever 'He' is, he will not be forgotten. Even though the pronoun usage might seem mysterious at first, the song is ultimately about the power of God's love and grace, and how it's present in every person's life.


The verses continue this theme by focusing on the concepts of faith and hope. Faith is said to be bigger than glory and stronger than pain, while hope is higher than rainbows and is all that we've got. Together with love and grace, these three elements are what make up the essence of this song. And throughout the entirety of the song, Delirious? encourages each listener to keep the flame ablaze, to keep these concepts alive in our hearts and minds so that we will never forget.


Overall, Not Forgotten is a powerful reminder of the beauty of these intangible qualities that make life worth living. The song's message is universal in that everyone, no matter their beliefs or background, can relate to the power of love, grace, faith, and hope.


Line by Line Meaning

Love is bigger than oceans
Love is an immense force that goes beyond any bounds, even those of the vast oceans.


Love is given to me
Love is a gift that is bestowed upon me and received with gratitude.


Grace is bigger than history
Grace, the unmerited favor of God, is a force greater than even the events that have shaped the course of human history.


Grace is given for free
Grace cannot be earned or bought, it is a gift freely given by a benevolent source.


And we'll keep the flame, ablaze
We will endeavor to keep our passion, motivation, and purpose glowing brightly.


He, will not, be forgotten, be forgotten
The person referred to in this song will not be left behind or lost in the passage of time.


Faith is bigger than glory
Faith, the assurance of things hoped for, is a more powerful force than any acclaim or recognition garnered through human endeavors.


Faith is stronger than pain
Faith gives strength to endure suffering and hardship.


Hope is higher than rainbows
Hope, the belief that good things are possible even in the face of adversity, is a transcendent force that reaches beyond the beauty of a rainbow.


Hope is all that we've got
When all else seems lost, hope remains our greatest asset and reason for pushing forward.


You, will not, be forgotten, be forgotten
The person being addressed will not be ignored or left behind in the memories of those who care for them.




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