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Forget Me Forgotten
Hollow Wood Lyrics
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Promise me that you won't sleep
One more cigarette and I'll let you be
Who the hell am I?
Oh who the hell am I?
And if I was a bird I could teach you how to fly
But I'll stay right here
Forget me forgotten
Forget me forgotten
I stuck a knife in my side
They tell me death doesn't hurt
But I think they lied
Because I'm still empty inside
Oh I'm still empty inside
And if I was a bird I could teach you how to fly
But I'll stay right here
I once heard that everything dies
Forget me forgotten
Forget me forgotten
The lyrics to Hollow Wood's "Forget Me Forgotten" are haunting and introspective, exploring the singer's sense of identity and their place in the world. The opening lines describe a feeling of being adrift and alone, with the singer asking the listener to promise not to sleep, perhaps indicating a fear of being forgotten or left behind. The next lines, "One more cigarette and I'll let you be / Who the hell am I?," suggest a sense of resignation or defeat, with the singer acknowledging their own uncertainty and lack of direction.
The chorus brings in a recurring motif of birds and flight, with the singer expressing a wish to be able to teach others how to fly but ultimately choosing to stay grounded. The line "I once heard that everything dies" is a bleak reminder of mortality and impermanence, leading into the title phrase "Forget me forgotten," which could be interpreted as a plea to be remembered or a recognition that the singer will eventually be forgotten like everyone else.
The second verse takes a darker turn, with the singer describing self-harm with a knife and expressing a belief that death should bring an end to their emotional pain. The final lines, "Oh I'm still empty inside / And if I was a bird I could teach you how to fly," suggest that despite the singer's struggles, they still see the potential for beauty and growth in the world. The song overall is a poignant meditation on the complexities of the human experience, grappling with themes of isolation, mortality, and personal identity.
Line by Line Meaning
One more time across the empty sea
As we are about to part ways once again, promise me that you won't forget me.
Promise me that you won't sleep
Promise me that you won't forget the moments we shared and the memories we created.
One more cigarette and I'll let you be
Before you leave, let's just have one last moment together and then I won't hold you back anymore.
Who the hell am I?
I'm feeling lost and unsure of who I really am without you by my side.
Oh who the hell am I?
I'm struggling to find my identity and sense of purpose without you in my life.
And if I was a bird I could teach you how to fly
I wish I had the power to help you overcome your obstacles and guide you towards a better future.
But I'll stay right here
I'll be here for you in spirit, even if I can't physically be with you through your struggles.
I once heard that everything dies
I've come to realize that even the strongest of connections can fade away over time.
Forget me forgotten
I fear that our memories will become distant and faint, like a forgotten dream.
I stuck a knife in my side
I'm hurting myself by holding onto the past and refusing to move on.
They tell me death doesn't hurt
People say that letting go and moving on won't cause any pain, but I'm finding that hard to believe.
But I think they lied
I'm experiencing pain as I try to move on, and I'm starting to question the advice I've been given.
Because I'm still empty inside
Even though time has passed, I still feel a void inside me where you used to be.
Forget me forgotten
I'm worried that, no matter what happens, you'll forget me and move on without me.
Forget me forgotten
I'm scared that I might fade away from your memory, and that you'll eventually forget me completely.
Contributed by Adeline L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@anaclaramaia5553
One more time across the empty sea
Promise me that you won't sleep
One more cigarette and I'll let you be
Who the hell am I?
Oh who the hell am I?
And if I was a bird I could teach you how to fly
But I'll stay right here
I once heard that everything dies
Forget me forgotten
Forget me forgotten
I stuck a knife in my side
They tell me death doesn't hurt
But I think they lied
Because I'm still empty inside
Oh I'm still empty inside
And if I was a bird I could teach you how to fly
But I'll stay right here
I once heard that everything dies
Forget me forgotten
Forget me forgotten
@Maria-ud1ln
Una vez mas a través del mar vacío
prometeme que no te dormiras
un cigarrillo mas y te dejare ser
¿Quién demonios soy?
Oh, ¿Quién demonios soy?
Y si fuera una ave te enseñaría como volar
pero seguiría aquí
una vez escuche que todo muere
Olvídame olvidado
Olvídame olvidado
clavé un cuchillo en mi costado
ellos me dijeron que la muerte no duele
pero pienso que ellos mienten
por que sigo vacío por dentro
oh sigo vacío por dentro
Y si fuera una ave te enseñaría como volar
pero seguiría aquí
una vez escuche que todo muere
Olvídame olvidado
Olvídame olvidado
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