Forget Me Not
Martha Reeves %26 The Vandellas Lyrics


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Now we kiss good-bye
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

Overall Meaning

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




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@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.

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