The original members of the band were Nansi Nevins (lead vocals), August Burns (cello), Albert Moore (flute/backing vocals), Alan Malarowitz (drums), Elpidio Cobian (conga drums), Alex Del Zoppo(Keyboards) and Fred Herrera (bass).
Don't Forget
Sweetwater Lyrics
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Don't forger her
He'll bring you roses
Cherrie, cup of rum
Smile all those hours
Than you go, the day comes
You say you were just
Having fun
Don't forget him
Don't forget him
He'll bring you perfumes
Say he's thirty one
Memorize all the pleases you
Than you go, the day comes
You say you were just
Having fun
Don't forget them
They'll bring you children
Gentle faceless ones
Teach them all you lived for
Than they go, the days comes
They swear, they were just
Having fun
The lyrics of Sweetwater's song "Don't Forget" appear to be about the fleeting nature of life and relationships. The repetition in the chorus and the switch between pronouns (from "her" to "him" to "them") suggest that the lyrics are not specific to any one individual, but rather apply to multiple people and relationships.
The verses describe a pattern of enjoyment and then regret, with the singer urging the listener to remember those who have brought joy into their lives before they are gone. The lines "Smile all those hours / Than you go, the day comes / You say you were just / Having fun" and "Than they go, the days comes / They swear, they were just / Having fun" convey a sense of transience and impermanence, emphasizing the importance of cherishing the people in our lives while they are still with us.
The final lines of the song, "Don't forget them," may be seen as a call to action for the listener to honor the memory of those who have passed or drifted away, by living a life that reflects the lessons they taught or the values they held dear.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't forget her
Remember the woman who may have left you, but still remains an important part of your life.
Don't forget him
Remember the man who you may have parted ways with, but still holds a special place in your memories.
He'll bring you roses
He would try to make peace with you, despite any disagreements or fights you may have had.
Cherrie, cup of rum
He would try to sweet talk his way back into your life, even if it means sharing a drink together.
Smile all those hours
He treasured the moments of happiness shared with you, no matter how fleeting they may have been.
Than you go, the day comes
However, as time passes, the joys of the past begin to fade, and the future becomes uncertain.
You say you were just
Having fun
It's easy to forget the impact of your actions, and how they may have affected those important to you.
They'll bring you children
The special people in your life, whether they are family or friends, will leave legacies that will impact generations.
Gentle faceless ones
However, as time passes, those memories may become hazy or forgotten, leaving only a faceless legacy behind.
Teach them all you lived for
It's up to us to pass on the values and lessons we've learned in our lifetime, passing them down to those who will come after us.
They swear, they were just
Having fun
In the end, it's up to us to decide what kind of impact we want to have on the world, and whether we want to be remembered for the joy we brought, or the pain we caused.
Contributed by Kaitlyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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