Having played guitar and piano as a young girl, she was moved to write her first song, "Remember The Day", after taking a road trip with a friend across the Alps to Genoa, via Strasbourg. She appeared in Wim Wenders' 1973 film Alice in the Cities, and her music also featured in Umarmungen und andere Sachen (1975), a German Jochen Richter film set in Bavaria about three romantically involved bank robbers. Baier opted not to pursue an acting or singing career, and moved to America where she concentrated on raising a family.
The songs that went on to make up her album Colour Green were home reel-to-reel tape recordings Baier had made in Germany between 1970 and 1973. Some thirty years later her son Robby compiled a CD from these recordings to give to family members as presents. He also gave a copy to Dinosaur Jr's J Mascis, who in turn passed it along to the Orange Twin label. Orange Twin released the album in February 2006. She is expected to release a second studio album. She performs the song "Let Us Know" in Wim Wenders' movie Palermo Shooting (2008).
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Forgett
Sibylle Baier Lyrics
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my house that's on decay where roof and tapestry is rotten
where the fire place isn't getting hot and everything is forgotten
Forgett came in my house yesterday
don't know if he wanna stay
he lays him down like a child
in garden that's run pretty wild
I understood in my life
that never anybody else could change one's drive
but you have to prove by your own heart and hand
and though I know that I'm not out of the woods yet
I feel so good
Forgett came in my house yesterday
my house that's not for sale since we had that
sweet tea together since he sits in that leather sofa
since we're together
Forgett came in my house yesterday
my house that's on decay where roof and tapestry is rotten
where the fire place is'nt getting hot and everything is forgotten
Forgett came in my house
Yesterday
The lyrics to Sibylle Baier's song "Forgett" are both melancholy and reflective. Baier sings of a character known as Forgett who comes into her house, a house that is decaying and forgotten. The imagery of a decaying house can be interpreted in many ways, such as the idea that the house represents Baier's inner emotions or state of mind. Despite the deterioration of the house, Baier finds connection and joy in the moment, laughing with Forgett in a garden that is run wild.
The song also conveys the notion that the only person who can truly change their life is themselves. Baier sings, "I understood in my life that never anybody else could change one's drive, but you have to prove by your own heart and hand." This introspective notion suggests that personal growth and change comes from within, and cannot be imposed or forced by others. The song ends by repeating the refrain "Forgett came in my house yesterday," suggesting that this moment of connection and self-reflection has made a lasting impact.
Line by Line Meaning
Forgett came in my house yesterday
A feeling of forgetfulness or neglect entered into the singer's home recently, a home that is falling apart and has been abandoned for some time.
my house that's on decay where roof and tapestry is rotten
The singer's house is in a state of disrepair and neglect, with the roof and tapestries rotting away.
where the fire place isn't getting hot and everything is forgotten
The fireplace, a symbol of warmth and comfort, is not functional, and the general state of neglect has led to memories and everyday objects being forgotten or overlooked.
Forgett came in my house yesterday
The artist reiterates the intrusion of forgetfulness into their home, unsure if it is a temporary guest or a permanent resident.
don't know if he wanna stay
The artist is uncertain of whether forgetfulness will remain in their home or move on elsewhere.
he lays him down like a child
Forgetfulness is personified as a childlike entity, perhaps representing how it is whimsical or unpredictable.
in garden that's run pretty wild
Forgetfulness finds comfort in areas of the home that have been let to grow wild, perhaps mirroring how the singer has let their memories grow unattended.
and we laugh at each other's smile
The artist and forgetfulness seem to have a playful, flirtatious relationship, as they laugh together and enjoy each other's company despite their troubles.
I understood in my life
The artist has come to a realization through their experience with forgetfulness and neglect.
that never anybody else could change one's drive
No one else can motivate or change the direction of someone's life, they must take ownership of their own path.
but you have to prove by your own heart and hand
It is up to the individual to take action and make changes in their life, using their own heart and hands to create their future.
and though I know that I'm not out of the woods yet
While the artist is aware that they are still dealing with times of hardship and difficulty, they are also confident in their ability to overcome them.
I feel so good
Despite the challenges in their life, the singer feels a sense of contentment and peace.
Forgett came in my house yesterday
The opening line is repeated, perhaps to show how forgetfulness has become a constant presence in the singer's life.
my house that's not for sale since we had that sweet tea together
The singer's home holds sentimental value, particularly since they shared a sweet moment with forgetfulness within it.
since he sits in that leather sofa since we're together
The memory of forgetfulness sitting on the leather sofa serves as a reminder of the bond formed between them.
Forgett came in my house yesterday
The final repetition emphasizes the lasting impact of forgetfulness on the artist's home and life.
Contributed by Amelia E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.