Houndmouth is a collaborative folk rock four-member band, formed in 2011 fr… Read Full Bio ↴Houndmouth is a collaborative folk rock four-member band, formed in 2011 from the lowland plains and farmlands of Indiana, USA. The band's lyrics emphasize their foolhardiness, and their soulful harmonies carry far. Houndmouth consists of Matt Myers (guitar, vocals), Katie Toupin (keyboard, vocals), Zak Appleby (bass, vocals) and Shane Cody(drums, vocals). Folk duo Katie Toupin and Matt Myers (formerly of the Saint James Hotel) joined up with Shane Cody (Riffraff Revival) and Zak Appleby to create a colossal electric sound with bouncy half-time beats, punchy guitar riffs, and a bit of facial hair. They performed at SXSW in 2012 to promote their self-titled EP, and then were signed up by Rough Trade Records. The band have appeared on several major television shows, including Letterman and Conan.
First Album - From the Hills Below the City (2013) - Houndmouth's first studio album "From the Hills Below the City" was release on June 3, 2013.
Second Album - Little Neon Limelight (2015) - The band's second studio album, "Little Neon Limelight" was released on March 17, 2015

Never Forget
Houndmouth Lyrics

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You know I never forget
You know I never forget
You know I never forget
You know I never forget
You know I never forget

You know I never forget
You know I never forget

You know I never forget
You know I never forget

I needed it
I needed it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Houndmouth's song "Never Forget" are fairly repetitive, with the same simple phrase repeated over and over. However, the repetition gives the song a sense of urgency, as if the singer is trying to drive home a point. The phrase "you know I never forget" is significant because it suggests that the singer is making a promise or a threat - depending on how it's interpreted. Is the singer promising to always remember something important? Or is the singer warning someone not to cross them, because they never forget a slight?

The second half of the lyrics ("I needed it") give some insight into what the song might be about. The line could be interpreted in a few different ways. Perhaps the singer is saying that they needed to express their anger, or their love, or their pain - and that's why they won't forget. Or maybe the singer is saying that they needed a reminder of something important, and they're vowing not to forget it again. Overall, the meaning of the song is somewhat ambiguous, but there's a sense of intensity and purpose behind the repetition of the phrase "never forget."

Line by Line Meaning

You know I never forget
I have a memory that lasts a lifetime and I do not forget easily.

You know I never forget
I have a reputation for being dependable and reliable when it comes to remembering things.

You know I never forget
I am trying to emphasize the fact that I have a sharp memory and want others to trust me when it comes to remembering things.

You know I never forget
I want people to remember that I am not someone who forgets easily and hence I should not be taken lightly.

You know I never forget
I am trying to reassure someone that I have not forgotten about something important.

You know I never forget
I am reminding someone of my ability to recall things accurately and reliably.

You know I never forget
I want someone to know that they can count on me to remember important things and not let them down.

You know I never forget
I am putting emphasis on my ability to recall things and reassuring someone that they are important enough to remember.

You know I never forget
I am reminding someone of the countless times I have been able to remember things that others forgot.

I needed it
This line signifies that the artist required something important such as a memory recall or something else, which wasn't forgotten as per their ability.

Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Matt Myers, Zak Appleby, Shane Cody

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