I Forgot to Remember to Forget
Elvis Presley Lyrics


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I forgot to remember to forget her,
I can't seem to get her off my mind.
I thought I'd never miss her,
But I found out somehow
I think about her almost all the time.

The day she went away
I made myself a promise
That I'd soon forget we ever met.

But something sure is wrong,
'Cause I'm so blue and lonely.
I forgot to remember to forget.

The day she went away
I made myself a promise
That I'd soon forget we ever met,
Well, but something sure is wrong,




'Cause I'm so blue and lonely.
I forgot to remember to forget.

Overall Meaning

Elvis Presley's "I Forgot to Remember to Forget" is a song that depicts a heartbroken man who can't seem to let go of the woman he loved. The chorus, which is repeated throughout the song, is about the man's inability to forget her, and how he thinks of her all the time. The song is full of emotion and a deep sense of regret, which makes it relatable to anyone who has experienced a similar situation.


The verse talks about how the man promised himself that he would forget about the woman after she left him but realized that he couldn't. The lyrics suggest that he was trying to move on but couldn't shake off the memories of their time together, the love they shared, and the emptiness he feels without her. It is a song that perfectly captures the essence of love, loss, and heartbreak.


The song was released in August 1955 on the Sun Label, and it helped launch Elvis Presley's career even further. The song was a massive hit, reaching number one on the Country and Western charts and staying there for five weeks. It was his second number one hit after "That's All Right," which was released earlier that year. Elvis continued to perform the song for years, and it remained a fan favorite.


Line by Line Meaning

I forgot to remember to forget her
Despite my best efforts, I can't push her out of my thoughts


I can't seem to get her off my mind
She continues to occupy my thoughts and feelings


I thought I'd never miss her
I thought I could move on easily without her presence in my life


But I found out somehow
To my surprise, I feel a strong longing for her


I think about her almost all the time
My mind is constantly consumed with thoughts of her


The day she went away
The moment when she left my life


I made myself a promise
I tried to make a commitment to myself


That I'd soon forget we ever met
I hoped to erase all memories of our time together


But something sure is wrong
Despite my initial plan, I am still struggling with moving on


'Cause I'm so blue and lonely
I am feeling sad and isolated without her in my life


I forgot to remember to forget
I failed to follow through on my promise to forget her, and continue to think of her constantly




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charlie Feathers, Stanley A Kesler

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