Can't Forget You
Sonia Lyrics


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Though you may have seen me out
Lost in the crowds and having fun
You shouldn't believe the masquerade
Without you I'm just the lonely one

Just can't fight it
Just can't hide it
I'm stil in love with you
And you know that I've tried
But what can I do
Don't you know that I can't forget you
Sweet memory
Please come back to me
Don't you know that I can't forget you

I tried to convince you but
Emotions are always in the way
Now I know I can never love again
Nobody else could take your place

It's no good trying
Just can't fight
All the memories of you

And you know that I've tried
But what can I do
Don't you know that I can't forget you
How could I fall
For somebody new
When you know that I can't forget you

Don't you know
Don't you know that I can't forget you
Don't you know
Don't you know that I can't forget you

They tried to convince me,
Don't waste all my time, don't be a fool
How can they ever understand
Why I'm still crazy over you

I can't lie and
There's no denying
The tears I'm crying for you

And you know that I've tried
But what can I do
Don't you know that I can't forget you
Sweet memory
Please come back to me
Don't you know that I can't forget you

But what can I do
Don't you know that I can't forget you
How could I fall
For somebody new
When you know that I can't forget you

But what can I do
Don't you know that I can't forget you
How could I fall




For somebody new
When you know that I can't forget you...

Overall Meaning

In "Can't Forget You," Sonia sings about the lingering memories and unresolved feelings she has for a past love. Although she tries to move on and have fun without him, she can't help but feel a sense of loneliness and sadness. The lyrics reflect her struggle to hide her true feelings and the pain that comes with trying to forget someone who meant so much to her. She sings about the futility of trying to convince herself that she can love someone else, as she knows deep down that she will always carry a torch for her ex.


The chorus of the song highlights Sonia's inability to forget her former love. She pleads with the memories to return, as they are the only thing left that she has of the relationship. She acknowledges that no one else can take his place in her heart and that it's pointless to fight against the strong emotions she still has for him. Sonia is vulnerable in her admission that she can't move on and is still deeply in love with someone who is no longer in her life.


One interesting aspect of the song is the emotional delivery of Sonia's vocals. She infuses the lyrics with a sense of heartache and longing, making the listener feel the strength of her emotions. "Can't Forget You" was released as a single in 1989 and was a hit for Sonia in the UK and other parts of Europe. It was included on her debut album, "Everybody Knows," which was released the same year. The track was produced by Stock, Aitken, and Waterman, who were known for their work with pop stars like Kylie Minogue and Rick Astley.


Line by Line Meaning

Though you may have seen me out
Just because you've seen me out, it doesn't mean I'm happy without you.


Lost in the crowds and having fun
Even though I may seem like I'm enjoying myself, I'm really just lost without you.


You shouldn't believe the masquerade
Don't be fooled by my façade of happiness, it's not real.


Without you I'm just the lonely one
I feel alone and incomplete without you.


Just can't fight it
I can't resist my feelings for you.


Just can't hide it
I can't conceal my true emotions for you.


I'm still in love with you
I never stopped having feelings for you.


And you know that I've tried
I've tried to move on from you, but I couldn't.


But what can I do
I don't know what else to do to forget you.


Don't you know that I can't forget you
I can't forget you no matter how hard I try.


Sweet memory
You're a sweet memory I can't forget.


Please come back to me
I want you to come back to me and fill the void in my life.


I tried to convince you but
I tried to convince you to come back to me, but it didn't work.


Emotions are always in the way
My emotions are preventing me from moving on and loving someone else.


Now I know I can never love again
I've realized I can never love anyone else the way I love you.


Nobody else could take your place
No one else can replace you in my heart and life.


It's no good trying
There's no point in trying to forget you.


All the memories of you
My memories of you are too strong for me to forget.


How could I fall
It's impossible for me to fall in love again.


For somebody new
I can't love someone else.


They tried to convince me,
My friends and family tried to convince me to move on from you.


Don't waste all my time, don't be a fool
They told me not to waste my time on someone I can't be with.


How can they ever understand
But they don't understand how strong my feelings for you are.


Why I'm still crazy over you
That's why I'm still madly in love with you.


I can't lie and
I can't hide my true feelings.


There's no denying
I can't deny how much I love you.


The tears I'm crying for you
My tears are a sign of how much I miss you.




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@cantforgetyou

Do you know the 'rare' and beautiful S.A.W. tracks :
Nancy Davis - Never knew love like this before
Suzette Charles - Free to love again
Lonnie Gordon - Best of friends
Jason Donovan - She's in love with you
Samantha Fox - You started something


What are your favourites from S.A.W.?



@MARLYJEM

Though you may have seen me out
Lost in the crowds and having fun
You shouldn't believe the masquerade
Without you I'm just the lonely one
Just can't fight it
Just can't hide it
I'm still in love with you
And you know that I've tried
But what can I do
Don't you know that I can't forget you
Sweet memory
Please come back to me
Don't you know that I can't forget you
I tried to convince you but
Emotions are always in the way
Now I know I can never love again
Nobody else could take your place
It's no good trying
Just can't fight
All the memories of you
And you know that I've tried
But what can I do
Don't you know that I can't forget you
How could I fall
For somebody new
When you know that I can't forget you
Don't you know
Don't you know that I can't forget you
Don't you know
Don't you know that I can't forget you
They tried to convince me, don't
Waste all my time, don't be a fool
How can they ever understand
Why I'm still crazy over you
I can't lie and
There's no denying
The tears I'm crying for you
And you know that I've tried
But what can I do
Don't you know that I can't forget you
Sweet memory
Please come back to me
Don't you know that I can't forget you
But what can I do
Don't you know that I can't forget you
How could I fall
For somebody new
When you know that I can't forget you
But what can I do
Don't you know that I can't forget you
How could I fall
For somebody new
When you know that I can't forget you



All comments from YouTube:

@dirrty06

2023 anyone? Such a great underrated SAW track ❤️

@danielacampos4657

Eu 2021!

@richardmacken8169

2023 and still loving Sonia.

@davidalexander2247

This song drives me crazy. Have listened to it for hours since the early 1990s sitting in the cafes in Paris to living in Chicago. Love Sonia. The energy is incredible and the melodic progression is so addictive. I miss SAW so much! Wish they never stopped.

@cantforgetyou

Do you know the 'rare' and beautiful S.A.W. tracks :
Nancy Davis - Never knew love like this before
Suzette Charles - Free to love again
Lonnie Gordon - Best of friends
Jason Donovan - She's in love with you
Samantha Fox - You started something


What are your favourites from S.A.W.?

@AtticusBleep

cantforgetyou Guess she never loved me at all - Jason Donovan. My favourite SAW ever.

@sebastianwelcome2080

l know exactly what you mean that classic early 90s dance swa beat wicked cords changes still sounds good in the 21 century reminds me of my very early teens

@tur74d56

@@cantforgetyouit’s impossible to name a favourite SAW song , it’s like saying who’s your favourite child is , she is enjoying herself here on Brighton Beach

@narinoamor

I absolutely love this song! I wish Sonia had made a few more albums with s.a.w! She had so much talent!

@missb.6355

From the 90s until today on my playlist. Timeless ❤❤❤❤

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