Forget Me Not
Martha Reeves %26 The Vandellas Lyrics
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you'll be off to war, the battle's on
I don't wanna cry as I stand
And watch your ship sail on
Now when you're out to sea
And the sky is dark and water surrounds you
And your heart just won't be 'cause you feel
As if our loneliness will drive you
Forget me not, boy
Let my love comfort you
Comfort you and see you through
Forget me not, boy
Lock my memory in your heart
And we'll never be apart
Remember Old Joe's
Our favorite song, our table for two
Well, heaven knows, these little things
I'll share with no one but you
Wherever you are, no land
And sea and time will divide us
No matter how far
Back to each other's arms our love's gonna guide us
Forget me not, boy
Write a letter every day
Don't throw my picture away
Forget me not, boy
Let my love within you burn
I'll be here when you return
Each night I will pray for peace on earth, goodwill to all men
And my little heart will say these tender words time and time again
Forget me not, boy
Let my love within you burn
I'll be here when you return
Forget me not, boy
Lock my memory in your heart
And we'll never be apart
Forget me not, boy
The song "Forget Me Not" by Martha Reeves & The Vandellas is a heart-wrenching ballad about a couple who must face the reality of being separated by war. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the emotional pain of having to say goodbye to a loved one who is going off to fight, and the fear and loneliness that come with being left behind. The singer doesn't want to cry, but can't help feeling sad and helpless as she watches her partner leave. As the ship sails away, she reminds him to remember her and to take her love with him wherever he goes.
The song is full of poignant details that make it feel very personal, such as the reference to "Old Joe's," the place where the couple used to go on dates and listen to their favorite song. The singer vows that she will keep their memories and their love alive, even though they are separated by distance and time. She encourages her partner to stay strong and to write to her often, promising to be there for him when he returns. The song ends with a tender plea for peace and a reaffirmation of the enduring power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Now we kiss good-bye
As we part ways, let us have one last intimate moment
you'll be off to war, the battle's on
You will soon leave for the military battle and your duties
I don't wanna cry as I stand
I don't wish to show my weaknesses and sorrow as I watch you go away
And watch your ship sail on
As you depart, I will see your ship leave from the shore
Now when you're out to sea
When you are out in the ocean waters
And the sky is dark and water surrounds you
In the dark sea and surrounded by water
And your heart just won't be 'cause you feel
You will feel sad and lonely in your heart
As if our loneliness will drive you
Your loneliness may become unbearable as you think about us being apart
Forget me not, boy
Remember me always
Let my love comfort you
Allow my love to ease your sadness
Comfort you and see you through
Help you overcome the difficulties you face
Lock my memory in your heart
Keep me in your heart and memories
And we'll never be apart
We will always be connected
Remember Old Joe's
Remember our special moments together
Our favorite song, our table for two
Remember our special times and places we shared together
Well, heaven knows, these little things
Not many people know about these personal things we share
I'll share with no one but you
Only you and I will know about these things we share
Wherever you are, no land
Regardless of where you are in the world
And sea and time will divide us
Although seas and time will separate us
No matter how far
No matter how distant
Back to each other's arms our love's gonna guide us
Our love will always bring us back together in each other's arms
Write a letter every day
Write to me every day to stay in touch
Don't throw my picture away
Keep my picture and don't forget me
Let my love within you burn
Let my love stay within you and warm your heart
I'll be here when you return
I will wait for you and be here when you come back
Each night I will pray for peace on earth, goodwill to all men
Every night I will pray for peace and goodwill to all people
And my little heart will say these tender words time and time again
My heart will keep repeating these kind and loving words
Contributed by Gabriel K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jackieholt51
Playlist on a Sunday in the kitchen, this is a must , oldies are just the best 😊
@barryh.4220
Tamla Motown magic, great song ....
@Dave-zd1rd
Not heard this in year's, absolute classic.KTF.
@anne3074
Great classics . Always a pleasure to listen to. Unbeatable music
@boxybfc
always loved this classic track ktf .
@andrewmckenzie9275
Such a classic MACCA
@kair5555
Nice 😍
@gary9426
Love it!
@lon8790
Was thinking the exact same!
@anthonyworkman9417
HMS Ajax at the time.wonderful record.