Macy Gray was originally hesitant to record a studio album due to what is, arguably, her most recognizable feature -- her voice. She started her music career as a songwriter. Her first album was actually a mistake; she was at the studio waiting for the person who was supposed to be singing her song, and the producer wanted to hear what one of the songs was supposed to sound like. Once she started singing, the producer liked the rough sound of her voice so much he offered her a record deal.
Don't Forget Me
Macy Gray Lyrics
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Keep your feet warm
But keep your clothes on and don't forget me
Keep the memories
But keep your powder dry too
In the summer by the poolside
While the fireflies are all around you
I'll miss the sunshine too
Now don't forget me
Please don't forget me
Make is easy on me just for a little while
You know I think about you
I hope you'll think about me too
When we're older a little slower it doesn't matter now come on get happy
Cause nothing lasts forever but I will always love you
Now don't forget me
Please don't forget me
Make is easy on me just for a little while
You know I think about you
I hope you'll think about me too.
The lyrics of Macy Gray's song "Don't Forget Me" are a moving plea for a loved one not to forget about her. The song opens with the lines "In the wintertime, keep your feet warm, but keep your clothes on and don't forget me" which suggest that Macy Gray is asking her lover to remember her and keep her close even when the seasons change. She asks her lover to keep the memories and experiences they have shared alive in their hearts while also being practical, to keep their powder dry so that they can 'make it' in all of life's challenges.
As the song continues, Gray sings about summer by the poolside, and how she will miss her lover's presence, passing of time, and distance is also brought up. Yet through it all, she asks that her partner remember her and hopes that she will think about them as well. The final verse, "When we're older, a little slower, it doesn't matter now come on get happy 'Cause nothing lasts forever, but I will always love you" conveys a sense of timelessness and commitment, highlighting the depth of her love.
Overall, the song captures the pain and longing associated with long-distance relationships or even breakups, touching listeners with Gray's unobtrusive and soulful singing, as well as the sincerity of her lyrics. It's clear that Gray is pleading her lover to keep her in their thoughts, not forget the memories they've shared, and hold onto the love that they have cultivated.
Line by Line Meaning
In the wintertime
During the winter season
Keep your feet warm
Make sure to keep your feet from getting cold
But keep your clothes on and don't forget me
Stay covered and remember me even if we are not together
Keep the memories
Preserve the memories of our time spent together
But keep your powder dry too
Be cautious and well-prepared even whilst reminiscing
In the summer by the poolside
During summertime, while relaxing by the pool
While the fireflies are all around you
When the shining little insects surround you in the night
I'll miss you when I'm lonely
When I'm feeling lonely, I'll miss you
I'll miss the sunshine too
In addition to you, I'll also miss the sunshine when it's not around
Now don't forget me
Remember me now
Please don't forget me
I beg of you not to forget me
Make it easy on me just for a little while
Make it effortless for me for a small amount of time
You know I think about you
You should know that I think of you
I hope you'll think about me too
I expect you to remember me as well
When we're older a little slower it doesn't matter now come on get happy
As we age and slow down, let's find happiness and not worry about it now
Cause nothing lasts forever but I will always love you
Because everything eventually ends, but I will always love you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Harry Nilsson
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In the wintertime keep your feet warm
But keep your clothes on and don't forget me
Keep the memories but keep your powder dry too
In the summer by the pool side
While the fireflies are all around you
I'll miss you when I'm lonely, I'll miss the sunshine too
No, don't forget me, please don't forget me
Make it easy on me just for a little while
You know I'll think about you, I hope you think about me too
When we're older and little slower
It doesn't matter now, come on get happy
'Cause nothing lasts forever but I will always love you
No, don't forget me, please don't forget me
Make it easy on me just for a little while
You know I'll think about you, I hope you think about me too
@deepakd8592
Each time i watch confessions of a shopaholic, this song makes my heart beat in harmony
@le_dell
Hope songs from confession of a shopaholic will be available on spotify.
@tinilove4919
Yesss :(
@patomale6169
Esta canción no está
@estherb.7345
Here after Confessios of a Shopaholic <3
@lauramora9675
same! :)
@patricioarte
Me too!
@cynthiabustamante2884
Me too.
@trianiswaranti6815
Me too 😂
@katieh.2517
Same 😅