Musically, "Forget Forever" is a house music ballad that incorporates EDM and dance-pop stylings, and contains influences of synthpop. The song features a bright and airy production, which has been compared to the works of Scottish electro house DJ Calvin Harris and Barbadian recording artist Rihanna. Lyrically, "Forget Forever" speaks of a breakdown in a relationship. Upon leaking, critics speculated that the song's lyrics were about Gomez's ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber, which Gomez later confirmed. Jason Evigan, a member of the production team of Selena Gomez's, stated otherwise. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, who complimented the song's dance atmosphere, as well as Gomez's vocals. Due to high digital downloads, "Forget Forever" debuted at number 118 on the South Korea Gaon International Chart. The song was first known to be named "Rule the World", but Gomez stated otherwise, saying that the song was named "Forget Forever". This song is the sixth track on the singer's debut studio album titled "Stars Dance".
On July 23, 2013, during an interview with MTV News, Gomez said that "Forget Forever" best represented her life at that moment, saying "'Forget Forever' is a great song on the album. I think that's definitely the place that I'm in, it's really beautiful song. It's very anthem-y, so I love it." Jim Farber of New York Daily News said the song was about a relationship that went wrong, while also noting that the lyrics sounded like they were about then-boyfriend Justin Bieber. Jeff Benjamin of Fuse echoed Farbers sentiments, noting the song makes several Bieber allusions. Gomez later clarified the songs meaning, saying "The way I record and I tell my stories and the way I want to tell my life, it's much different. So I never get really afraid, I always want to do it in a positive way, in a beautiful way, in a fun way. So anything I recorded or put out is just stuff that I know represents me tastefully." On July 27, 2013, during an interview with The Los Angeles Times, Gomez said that "Forget Forever", along with "Love Will Remember" are the only songs on "Stars Dance" that "could be made into something big."
Nate Jones of Popdust gave the song a positive review, saying "It’s bright and expansive, flying over an EDM beat that can’t help getting us ready for summer". Sam Lansky of Idolator declared "Forget Forever" a standout on the album, and went on to say that it would make a good single choice. Amy Sciaretto of Popcrush echoed Lansky's statements, calling it a standout track and saying it was "mall EDM". Sciaretto went on to say "She won’t team up with Deadmau5, but she might have David Guetta looking to employ her for a track!" Bill Lamb of About.com said "The bitterness of romance gone bad is swirled into gorgeous, danceable synths on the epic breakup song "Forget Forever." Jeff Benjamin of Fuse noted a stylistic change for Gomez, and compared the song to the works of Rihanna while saying "Gomez is heading into full dance mode, if a leaked new track called "Rule the World" is any indication." In a more negative light, Liat Kornowski of The Huffington Post called the song a "feeble attempt at a clubby track fit for after-midnight". While Kornowski praised Gomez's vocal performance, he criticized the songs lyrics, saying they sounded like an SNL parody. In a separate review of "Rule the World", Sam Lansky of Idolator said the song was "electrifying", going on to praise the song's "monolithically great chorus" and "storming, anthemic beat".
Upon the release of "Stars Dance", "Forget Forever" debuted at number 118 on the South Korea Gaon International Chart, due to high digital downloads of over 4,099, despite not being released as a single.
Forget Forever
Selena Gomez Lyrics
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I'm never running back on what I said
Trying not to run but you're so far away
So far away
Won't listen to the conscience in my head
I'm conscious but I'm lonely, halfway dead
Tired of the thing you never, you never said
You never said
Our love was made to rule the world
You came and broke the perfect girl
Our love was made to rule the world
Our love was made to rule the world
You left me wanting what we were
Our love was made to rule the world
Forget forever
Forget forever
Forget you ever knew my name, my name, my name, my name
I know, I know, I know we can't pretend
That we were never lovers in the end
I try to tell myself that this pain would go away
Just go away
Our love was made to rule the world
You came and broke the perfect girl
Our love was made to rule the world
Our love was made to rule the world
You left me wanting what we were
Our love was made to rule the world
Forget forever
Forget forever
Forget you ever knew my name, my name, my name, my name
Our love was made to rule the world
You came and broke the perfect girl
Our love was made to rule the world
Forget forever
Forget forever
Forget you ever knew my name, my name, my name, my name
Forget forever
Forget forever
The lyrics to Selena Gomez's song "Forget Forever" expresses the heartbreak and betrayal felt after a relationship comes to an end. Selena sings about trying to move on from the person who broke her heart while struggling to forget the love they once shared. She tells herself not to go back on her decision to let go of the past, but finds it difficult to resist the temptation to run back to the one who hurt her. The singer also talks about the pain she feels from the things that were left unsaid and the loneliness that consumes her.
The chorus of the song reveals the love that Selena and her former partner had and the way that their love was destined to rule the world. However, things changed when this person came into her life and "broke the perfect girl." She laments that he left her wanting what they once had and she can't seem to move on. The final message of the song is for her ex-lover to forget her and for her to do the same.
Overall, the lyrics to "Forget Forever" paint a picture of someone trying to overcome the pain of heartbreak, but struggling to let go of the love they once shared. The song strikes a chord with anyone who has experienced the end of a relationship and reminds us that moving on is not always an easy process.
Line by Line Meaning
I told, I told, I told myself again
I've reminded myself repeatedly
I'm never running back on what I said
I won't go back on my word
Trying not to run but you're so far away
I don't want to distance myself, but you're unreachable
So far away
You're distant
Won't listen to the conscience in my head
Ignoring my inner voice
I'm conscious but I'm lonely, halfway dead
I'm aware of my thoughts, but I feel alone
Tired of the thing you never, you never said
I'm weary of what you never expressed
You never said
You never vocalized it
Our love was made to rule the world
Our love was destined to conquer all
You came and broke the perfect girl
You ruined the ideal version of myself
You left me wanting what we were
You made me crave our past relationship
Forget forever
Erase the memory for good
Forget you ever knew my name, my name, my name, my name
Pretend we never met
I know, I know, I know we can't pretend
I realize we can't fake it
That we were never lovers in the end
That we didn't ultimately have a romantic relationship
I try to tell myself that this pain would go away
I attempt to convince myself that the hurt will dissipate
Just go away
Vanish already
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alexander Izquierdo, Clarence Coffee, Jason Evigan, Jordan Johnson, Stefan Johnson, Marcus Lomax
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Thyagarajan.v
on Hands to Myself
Nice song.&.music
ELlieexoticbutters
on Good for You
at the begining it sounds like she said "im farting carots farting carots"