Remind Me to Forget
Makuta Lyrics
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The lyrics of Makuta's "Remind Me To Forget" depict an individual who has been deeply hurt and is struggling to move on from a past relationship. The blinds are closed and the individual is unable to escape from the memories of the former lover that linger, even in the darkness. Sleep doesn't come easily; the person tosses and turns, and when they do drift off, they're plagued by thoughts they can't control. The emotional pain is physical, manifesting in tears and bloodshot eyes.
The shadows on the wall seem to mimic the individual's sense of helplessness, and they feel like they're barely crawling through life. Everywhere they look, something reminds them of the person they're trying to forget. In the chorus, the individual is crying out for help to let go of the past. They want to forget the person who hurt them, even though it's not an easy thing to do. The bridge describes the feeling of being trapped, as though they're a prisoner shackled to the floor. They can do little but watch the sun rise and fall, unable to break the chains of past hurt.
Overall, the song is a poignant depiction of the pain of heartbreak, the struggle to find closure, and the need to move on. It speaks to the universal experience of love and loss and provides comfort to those who may be going through a similar journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Blinds shut, the light peeks under
Despite closing the blinds, memories of you still persist like light leaking through
Why, oh why, should I even bother?
Despair and regret for ever loving you, causing pain and misery
Everything brings back a memory of you
Every single thing Makuta experiences somehow reminds him of you, and causes significant agony
I don't sleep, I toss and turn
Insomnia haunts his nights, filled with endless restlessness trying to forget the past
I silently swim, unconscious and burn
Haunted by subconscious thoughts of you, which are painful and torturous
Tear stained, with bloodshot eyes
Tears of sadness and heartbreak have taken a visible toll, with eyes bloodshot from crying
I can't recall, what a heartbeat feels like
Love and the memory of you has caused such pain, that it now feels like his heart doesn't even beat anymore
All that remains brings back a memory of you
Every single thing that remains brings back memories of you, causing tremendous agony and pain
As shadows dance against my wall
The shadows of the night and rustle of the wind, mockingly taunt him with memories of you
They mimic me, as I barely crawl
Makuta sees his own shadow as a reflection of his current state, barely surviving through this pain
And I can't erase their lines from view
Try as he might, he can't seem to escape the memories of you that his mind conjures up
I'm a prisoner, shackled to the floor
Feeling trapped and unable to escape the torturous memories of you
Watching the sun rise and fall
His pain is so consuming and constant that it feels like he's chained to the floor, watching time go by
Remind me to forget you
Despite all of the immense pain and longing, he wants to forget you and move on
Remind me to forget you
This repetition highlights the importance of forgetting and moving on, despite the intense difficulty
I'm a prisoner, shackled to the floor
This repetition further emphasizes his feelings of being trapped and unable to escape his pain
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: Doug Makuta, William Bleu Mcauley II
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