Forgotten
St-Prince Lyrics

Ruby Black, you are back.
Referring to the return of someone named Ruby Black.

Dressed in white, heart attack.
Describing that Ruby Black is dressed in white and may cause heartache or pain upon her return.

Come around when you're able..
Asking Ruby Black to come around when she is able to do so.

every time I think that I've found meaning
The artist constantly feels that they have discovered the meaning of something.

Turn around to find that it is leaving.
Only to find that whatever they thought they understood is no longer relevant or leaving their life.

So darling please,
Asking the person referred to as 'darling' to have some understanding.

Don't ask me.
Asking the same person not to ask the singer about their constant cycle of finding and losing meaning.

Lily rose, so it goes.
Referring to someone names Lily Rose who may also be going through the same cycle.

Queen of the nighttime,
Describing Lily Rose as holding some power over the night, or possibly being active during the night.

Between your toes.
A nonsensical phrase that may be meant to add imagery to describe Lily Rose.

Go away when you're older.
Suggesting that Lily Rose will leave or go away eventually.

Every time I feel like I've been cheated
The artist feels that they have not been given what they deserve or have been cheated in some way.

Turns out it's exactly what I needed
Realizing that what seemed like a negative situation was actually necessary for their growth or well-being.

So darling please
Asking the same 'darling' to not judge them for their experiences.

Don't ask me.
Asking the same 'darling' to not inquire further.

Lael Neale, are you real?
Referring to someone named Lael Neale and questioning their authenticity or sincerity.

air of pretension
Lael Neale may come off as pretentious or overly self-important.

Or is that just how you feel?
Questioning whether Lael Neale's behavior is genuine or just an act.

Walk away when I'm loaded.
Suggesting that Lael Neale will not stick around during difficult or trying times.

Every time I feel that I've been moving
The artist feels like they are making progress or moving forward in some way.

Turn round to find that I've been losing
To discover that, in fact, they have been losing ground or not progressing as they previously thought.

So darling please,
Asking for the same understanding as before.

Don't ask me.
Asking the same 'darling' not to question the singer further.

Every time I feel that I've found meaning
A repetition of an earlier line to emphasize the cyclical nature of the artist's experience.

Turn around to find that it is leaving
Again, the meaning or understanding the singer thought they had is leaving or has lost relevance.

So darling please,
Again, asking for the same understanding and empathy from the same 'darling.'

Don't ask me.
Again, asking the same 'darling' not to press the singer for further explanation or clarification.