Forget was represented by a green apple in the 'Froot of the Month' campaign, and paired alongside Weeds on Marina's website during the era. Marina stated the song encapsulates the mood of the record, as it is about taking a look at her entire life from a larger perspective.
Forget
Marina Lyrics
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But there's a force that carries me on
Sick of my small heart, made of steel
Sick of the wounds that never heal (Never heal)
'Cause I have lived my life in debt
I've spent my days in deep regret
Yeah, I've been living in the red
Forget
Forget, forget, forget, forget
Ain't no time to regret
Yeah, it's time to forget
Ever since I can remember
Life was like a tipping scale
Like an abacus I played with
Counting every win and fail
'Cause I have lived my life in debt
I've spent my days in deep regret
Yeah, I've been living in the red
But I wanna forgive and forget
Forget, forget, forget, forget
Ain't no time for regret
Yeah, it's time to be letting go
Oh baby, you know
What I'm talking about
Got nothing to lose and nothing to prove
Oh baby, I'm bowing out
I'm bowing out
Yeah, I've been dancing with the devil
I love that he pretends to care
If I'll ever get to heaven
When a million dollars gets you there
Oh, all the time that I have wasted
Chasing rabbits down a hole
When I was born to be the tortoise
I was born to walk alone
Forget about it
Forget about it
Forget about it
Forget, forget, forget, forget
Ain't no time for regret
I'm gonna leave the past behind
I've had enough, I'm breaking through
No pressing stop, erase, rewind
That chain of thought that followed me
I've put my money where my mouth is
For the first time in my life
I've made mistakes, but I believe that
Everything was worth the fight
'Cause in the end, the road is long
But only 'cause it makes you strong
It's filled with peaks and twists and turns
Sometimes you have to learn to forget about it
The song "Forget" by Marina & the Diamonds is about the struggle to move forward from the past and to let go of regret. The first verse describes feeling weak and burdened by the scars of past experiences. The singer has been living in a state of emotional debt, filled with regret and unable to forgive or forget. In the chorus, the singer urges herself to forget about the past and move on. The second verse alludes to the difficulty in finding balance in life – the abacus metaphor highlights how life is made up of both successes and failures that can weigh on an individual. The singer acknowledges her debt to the past, but also expresses a desire to move forward and to learn how to forgive and forget. The bridge reflects on the impact of chasing an unobtainable goal, personified as "dancing with the devil" and the realization of how much time has been wasted.
Overall, the song encourages the listener to embrace the lessons learned from past hardships and allow those experiences, good or bad, to make them stronger. By letting go of regret and embracing personal growth, the singer discovers the power to overcome past mistakes and move forward toward a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I think I'm not that strong
I sometimes feel weak and vulnerable
But there's a force that carries me on
But there is an inner strength that keeps me going
Sick of my small heart, made of steel
Tired of my tough exterior and emotional limits
Sick of the wounds that never heal (Never heal)
Tired of the emotional scars that remain with me
'Cause I have lived my life in debt
I have made mistakes throughout my life
I've spent my days in deep regret
I have been consumed by regret
Yeah, I've been living in the red
I have been in a negative state of mind
Oh, 'cause I can't forgive and I can't forget
I struggle to let go of my past mistakes
Forget
I need to forget about my past mistakes
Forget, forget, forget, forget
I need to forget about my past mistakes
Ain't no time to regret
No time should be wasted on feeling regret
Ever since I can remember
As far back as I can recall
Life was like a tipping scale
Life has been an unstable journey
Like an abacus I played with
Like a counting frame I used to calculate my wins and losses
'Cause I have lived my life in debt
I have made many mistakes throughout my life
But I wanna forgive and forget
But I want to move past them
Ain't no time for regret
No time to feel regret
Oh baby, you know
You understand my struggles
What I'm talking about
What I am trying to say
Got nothing to lose and nothing to prove
I have nothing to lose or gain from my past mistakes
Oh baby, I'm bowing out
I am letting go of my past struggles and mistakes
Yeah, I've been dancing with the devil
I have been living a risky and dangerous lifestyle
I love that he pretends to care
I am addicted to the superficial love that he offers
If I'll ever get to heaven
If I will ever find peace and happiness
When a million dollars gets you there
When material possessions are the only way to find happiness
Oh, all the time that I have wasted
All the time that I have lost due to my past mistakes
Chasing rabbits down a hole
Chasing something unattainable and impossible
When I was born to be the tortoise
When I was meant to move steadily and make progress steadily
I was born to walk alone
I was meant to find strength in solitude
I'm gonna leave the past behind
I am decided to leave my past mistakes and regrets behind
I've had enough, I'm breaking through
I have reached my breaking point and am moving forward
No pressing stop, erase, rewind
I cannot change my past mistakes and need to move forward
That chain of thought that followed me
The negative thoughts that consumed me
I've put my money where my mouth is
I have taken action to make positive changes in my life
For the first time in my life
For the first time ever
I've made mistakes, but I believe that
I am not perfect, but still have faith in myself
Everything was worth the fight
The struggles and challenges were worth the fight
'Cause in the end, the road is long
The journey through life is a long process
But only 'cause it makes you strong
But it is through these struggles that we become stronger
It's filled with peaks and twists and turns
Life is full of ups and downs
Sometimes you have to learn to forget about it
Sometimes, to move forward in life, you need to let go of past struggles and mistakes
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARINA LAMBRINI DIAMANDIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Estefanía Pérez Hidalgo
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Sometimes I think I'm not that strong
But there's a force that carries me on
Sick of my small heart, made of steel
Sick of the wounds that never heal (Never heal)
'Cause I have lived my life in debt
I've spent my days in deep regret
Yeah, I've been living in the red
Oh, 'cause I can't forgive and I can't forget
Forget
Forget, forget, forget, forget
Ain't no time to regret
Yeah, it's time to forget
Ever since I can remember
Life was like a tipping scale
Like an abacus I played with
Counting every win and fail
'Cause I have lived my life in debt
I've spent my days in deep regret
Yeah, I've been living in the red
But I wanna forgive and forget
Forget, forget, forget, forget
Ain't no time for regret
Yeah, it's time to be letting go
Oh baby, you know
What I'm talking about
Got nothing to lose and nothing to prove
Oh baby, I'm bowing out
I'm bowing out
Yeah, I've been dancing with the devil
I love that he pretends to care
If I'll ever get to heaven
When a million dollars gets you there
Oh, all the time that I have wasted
Chasing rabbits down a hole
When I was born to be the tortoise
I was born to walk alone
Forget about it
Forget about it
Forget about it
Forget, forget, forget, forget
Ain't no time for regret
I'm gonna leave the past behind
I've had enough, I'm breaking through
No pressing stop, erase, rewind
That chain of thought that followed me
I've put my money where my mouth is
For the first time in my life
I've made mistakes, but I believe that
Everything was worth the fight
'Cause in the end, the road is long
But only 'cause it makes you strong
It's filled with peaks and twists and turns
Sometimes you have to learn to forget about it
Neha
Lyrics:
Sometimes I think I'm not that strong
But there's a force that carries me on
Sick of my small heart, made of steel
Sick of the wounds that never heal (Never heal)
'Cause I have lived my life in debt
I've spent my days in deep regret
Yeah, I've been living in the red
Oh, 'cause I can't forgive and I can't forget
Forget
Forget, forget, forget, forget
Ain't no time to regret
Yeah, it's time to forget
Ever since I can remember
Life was like a tipping scale
Like an abacus I played with
Counting every win and fail
'Cause I have lived my life in debt
I've spent my days in deep regret
Yeah, I've been living in the red
But I wanna forgive and forget
Forget, forget, forget, forget
Ain't no time for regret
Yeah, it's time to be letting go
Oh baby, you know
What I'm talking about
Got nothing to lose and nothing to prove
Oh baby, I'm bowing out
I'm bowing out
Yeah, I've been dancing with the devil
I love that he pretends to care
If I'll ever get to heaven
When a million dollars gets you there
Oh, all the time that I have wasted
Chasing rabbits down a hole
When I was born to be the tortoise
I was born to walk alone
Forget about it
Forget about it
Forget about it
Forget, forget, forget, forget
Ain't no time for regret
I'm gonna leave the past behind
I've had enough, I'm breaking through
No pressing stop, erase, rewind
That chain of thought that followed me
I've put my money where my mouth is
For the first time in my life
I've made mistakes, but I believe that
Everything was worth the fight
'Cause in the end, the road is long
But only 'cause it makes you strong
It's filled with peaks and twists and turns
Sometimes you have to learn to forget about it
Thank me later.
:D Love the song Marina!
TASOS LEFTH
In order to forget something, you need to completely end something that you had in the past and completely cut every tie you had with it, or else you will keep stumbling across it and recalling it stressing you and making your days miserable. So remember to resolve your problems and learn not to do make the same mistakes which led you into that regretful position.
Remember there is more to life than contantly thinking about the things you cannot let go💋.
Joey Graceffa
LOVE THIS SONG!!!!
Christian
Love You Joey! Thank you for letting me know about this amazing person! You showed me her <3 !!
Aymane Mehdi
Oh hell yeaahh
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Shit what are doing here
Jenliza
YAS JOEY IS MARINA AF
MrSparkleTimez
Marry me Joey we are the same person. ❤️
xoxo, kimmy
Can we just take a moment of silence for her beauty?
Yuno gasai
Cry Babyee Kimmy: Can we talk about her hard work in making this masterpiece?
electra heart
TOO BEAUTIFUL TO LOOK AT
Hellonics
Can we talk about how she’s so talented and how she makes masterpieces like this?