The son of tenor saxophonist Paul Guloien (who used the professional name o… Read Full Bio ↴The son of tenor saxophonist Paul Guloien (who used the professional name of Paul Perry), P.J. Perry began his musical career playing alto in his father's band when he was 14. Within a year, P.J. was freelancing in Vancouver. Despite getting several offers to play in the U.S. (including from Terry Gibbs when he was 18), Perry has spent most of his career in Canada (with a few short periods in Europe), performing with all of the top Canadian jazz players and in the studios. Combining together aspects of Art Pepper, Sonny Stitt, and Phil Woods in his own passionate style, P.J. Perry has recorded for CBC, Gramaphone, Little Mountain Records, Unity (1989), Jazz Alliance (1990), and Justin Time (2000).

Don't Forget
P.J. Perry Lyrics

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Baby, I know you've got to go
I have no right
To tell you not to go

The road just isn't there for us
There never was a prayer for us
You know how much I want you now
I don't wanna stay here

Give you fits and haunt your mind
And for now, baby
Since you're free to choose again
It's your life to win or lose again

But, hey, just don't forget about me, now, baby
Baby, please, just don't forget about me, now, baby
Today I cannot borrow
A minute of your tomorrow
Don't let it cause you sorrow
Come on baby, please
Just don't forget about me, now, baby
Just don't forget about me

Ah, someday, our paths may cross again
Baby, then we'll find the kind of love
We've lost again
But for now, I've got to let you go
It's ourselves we've got to get to know

Ah, no, don't forget about me, now, baby
Oh, please, don't forget about me, now, baby
Today I cannot borrow
One minute of your tomorrow
Don't let it cause you sorrow

Got to be baby, baby
I want you now

Overall Meaning

The song “Don’t Forget” by P.J. Perry talks about a man who has come to the realization that the woman he loves has to leave. He knows he has no right to ask her to stay, and he can’t change the fact that the road isn’t there for them. The man acknowledges that there is no prayer for them, even though he wants her now. He can’t stay and haunt her mind, and he wants her to have the freedom to choose what she wants to do next. The man is sure that someday their paths may cross again, and until then, he has to let her go. He hopes that she won’t forget about him and that they will find the kind of love they lost again.

The lyrics of the song showcase the pain and bittersweet reality of love. The man, in this case, knows that he might never see his love again, but he still hopes - this is the sort of situation that can resonate with many individuals. The lyrics convey a story while the calming voice of Perry tugs the heartstrings of the listener, making it a beautiful yet touching song.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby, I know you've got to go
I acknowledge that you have to leave.

I have no right
I don't have the authority to prevent you from leaving.

To tell you not to go
I cannot stop you from leaving.

The road just isn't there for us
Our journey together cannot proceed any further.

There never was a prayer for us
Our relationship was never meant to succeed.

You know how much I want you now
I realize the extent of my desire for you.

I don't wanna stay here
I don't want to remain in my current state of mind.

Give you fits and haunt your mind
I don't want to cause you distress and linger on your thoughts.

And for now, baby
At present moment.

Since you're free to choose again
Since you have the freedom to make choices once more.

It's your life to win or lose again
You have the power to shape your destiny.