Forget
Marina and the daimonds Lyrics


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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

Overall Meaning

In Marina and the Diamonds' song "Forget," the singer is expressing the struggle of letting go of the past and moving forward. She admits to feeling weak at times and having wounds that never heal. Nevertheless, she is kept going by a force, which makes her sick of her small, steel heart. Marina mentions that she has lived her life in debt and deep regret, making her days less enjoyable. The singer desires to forgive and forget but can’t seem to do so.


The second verse mentions that Marina has been weighed down by the victories and failures in her life, making her feel indebted. However, she longs to move past her mistakes and leave her regrets behind. Marina acknowledges dancing with the devil, the pursuit of money and her wasteful endeavours. She states that she was born to walk alone, suggesting that she is willing to break free from anyone hindering her growth. The chorus is repeated constantly throughout the song, as she emphasizes the need to forget the past and focus on the future.


The song emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and moving forward from any past hurt that hinders personal growth. It conveys a message of hope, noting that the road to recovery and progress may be filled with peaks and turns. However, it also emphasizes personal accountability, saying that putting one’s efforts into action is necessary for growth.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I think I'm not that strong
At times, I doubt my strength


But there's a force that carries me on
Nevertheless, I am pushed forward by something beyond myself.


Sick of my small heart, made of steel
I am discontent with my lack of emotional depth and resilience.


Sick of the wounds that never heal (Never heal)
I am weary of carrying around emotional injuries that never seem to improve.


'Cause I have lived my life in debt
I feel like I've never quite caught up or fully paid for my past mistakes.


I've spent my days in deep regret
I regret many of the choices I've made and actions I've taken.


Yeah, I've been living in the red
My emotional bank account has been overdrawn for quite some time.


Oh, 'cause I can't forgive and I can't forget
I struggle with moving beyond past hurts and transgressions.


Forget
I desire to let go of the past entirely.


Forget, forget, forget, forget
I am reminding myself to forget multiple times.


Ain't no time to regret
There is no moment to spare feeling remorseful.


Yeah, it's time to forget
The time to leave the past behind is now.


Ever since I can remember
As long as I can recall,


Life was like a tipping scale
I've always felt like my life is hanging in the balance.


Like an abacus I played with
It feels like I'm just tallying up wins and losses.


Counting every win and fail
Compiling a scorecard of my successes and shortcomings.


But I wanna forgive and forget
Despite my struggles, I am endeavoring to move past them.


Yeah, I've been dancing with the devil
I am well-acquainted with temptation and unhealthy behaviors.


I love that he pretends to care
I am drawn to the false promises of temporary pleasure.


If I'll ever get to heaven
I wonder if I'll ever achieve a sense of lasting peace.


When a million dollars gets you there
When wealth seems to be the only way to attain happiness.


Oh, all the time that I have wasted
I regret the countless hours I've spent on fruitless pursuits and negative thoughts.


Chasing rabbits down a hole
Fruitlessly pursuing impossible goals and unattainable outcomes.


When I was born to be the tortoise
I realize now that my strengths lie in steady, slow progress rather than flashy, quick rewards.


I was born to walk alone
Despite societal pressures to fit in, I know that I am happiest when charting my own course.


I'm gonna leave the past behind
I am determined to move forward without being tied to past actions and hurts.


I've had enough, I'm breaking through
I'm fed up with feeling stuck and am pushing through to a new perspective.


No pressing stop, erase, rewind
There is no going back, and so I must move forward.


That chain of thought that followed me
The negative thoughts that have plagued me in the past will not hold me back anymore.


I've put my money where my mouth is
I've put my ideas and desires into action.


For the first time in my life
This is a new experience for me.


I've made mistakes, but I believe that
Even though I've made errors, I know that


Everything was worth the fight
The struggles I've faced have ultimately been worth it.


'Cause in the end, the road is long
When all is said and done, life is a lengthy journey.


But only 'cause it makes you strong
However, the hardships we face are what make us resilient and capable.


It's filled with peaks and twists and turns
Life is full of peaks and valleys, and unexpected changes.


Sometimes you have to learn to forget about it
Occasionally, the best course of action is to move on and forget old hurts.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARINA LAMBRINI DIAMANDIS

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Estefanía Pérez Hidalgo

🎶🎶🎶
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💋.



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