1) A four man punk rock band… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple projects with this name:
1) A four man punk rock band
2) A synthwave producer
1) February, 1997. Four men, bored and fed up with the times, the music and the entire indolent scene, gather and decide to form a band that would reflect their punk ethic and values as well as bring back a forgotten style of punk rock. An approach that balances substance and style. They named this band The Forgotten.
One month and four demo songs later sees the band in the offices of TKO Records making a handshake deal for an EP with an option for an LP. With the success of the TKO’s release of The Forgotten’s “Class Separation” EP, TF is commissioned to record “Veni Vidi Vici” the band’s first full length album. Good friend and fellow musician Lars Frederiksen was an essential part of the mix taking on the producer’s mantle for both of these releases. 1998, shortly after the release of “Veni…” TF pops their tour cherry with a 2 month U.S. tour with the legendary Peter Testube and the Test Tube Babies.
The Forgotten quickly developed a fever for the road and began to tour several months out of the year and expanding their fan base by playing live in front of crowds not only in the U.S. but in Canada, Japan, The UK and Europe. By 2002 the band has become a well oiled, seasoned outfit of misfits. Their tenacity has brought them yet another full length album on TKO Records titled “Keep the Corpses Quiet”, three releases in Europe, a very rare picture disk and spots on killer Punk Festivals such as With Full Force and Holidays in the Sun.
TF’s crowning achievement for 2002 was to be picked up by the legendary Better Youth Organization Records. “Control Me” was promptly released. Currently The Forgotten is in the studio jamming songs together and writing their latest album for BYO. Look for The Forgotten on tour in your town and for new release showing up in your local record store.
2) The Forgotten is a synthwave/-punk project. Activated in August of 2019, The Forgotten have dropped a plethora of well-received synthwave remixes, collaborations, and singles including a remix of Porter Robinson’s “Language,” a collaboration with F.O.O.L., “Dystopian 2077,” that garnered over 644K plays on Spotify alone. The Forgotten have worked alongside TOKYO ROSE on his Collab Album "TOKYO ROSE & Friends".
Listen
The Forgotten Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Woven through the lyrics and visionary's tears
repeated to (?) upon you -open your eyes and listen
the same mistake made, tried and true
always fallin prey, always actin like the roub
you fight for answers, others fight for air
open your eyes and listen
the pendulum slams back and forth
pushing time to increase its imaginary force
the final gravity is untold if we refuse to see
the crowd revolts they say they heard it all before
maybe so, but they still dont know the score
off to fight in the ignorance war. game set and won
Lift yer head and hear me speak
these things we must repeat and maybe once
or just one will hear the words and listen
hate the message dont hate the messanger
you misconstrue it but i know you always knew it
its more fun to fight the whole damn world
if you never listen
The song "Listen" by The Forgotten is a powerful call-to-action for all of us to open our eyes, listen, and pay attention to what is happening around us. The repetition of statements is a motif present throughout the song, emphasizing how important it is that we understand the gravity of the situations that we face. The lyrics speak of the same mistakes being made over and over again, but also of the need to fight for answers and to not fall prey to the same traps.
The imagery in the song is particularly effective in conveying the message. The visionary's tears signify the pain that comes with seeing the consequences of our actions and the pendulum swinging back and forth is a metaphor for the constant struggle between opposing forces. There is a sense of urgency in the lyrics, with the final gravity being untold if we refuse to see. The song encourages us to lift our heads and to listen, to not hate the messenger, but to embrace the message with an open mind.
Overall, "Listen" by The Forgotten is a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever felt like their voice isn't being heard. It encourages us to take action, to listen to each other, and to work towards creating a better world for all of us.
Line by Line Meaning
Repitition of the statements run for years
The same messages have been repeated for years
Woven through the lyrics and visionary's tears
The messages are expressed through the lyrics and emotions of the artist
repeated to (?) upon you -open your eyes and listen
The messages are directed towards you and you are urged to pay attention
the same mistake made, tried and true
People continue to make the same mistake repeatedly
always fallin prey, always actin like the roub
People continue to be victims and act in a similar manner
you fight for answers, others fight for air
You are seeking answers while others are struggling to survive
open your eyes and listen
You are advised to pay attention and be aware
the pendulum slams back and forth
Time swings back and forth like a pendulum
pushing time to increase its imaginary force
The back and forth motion of time creates an illusion of force
the final gravity is untold if we refuse to see
The consequences of our actions are uncertain if we continue to ignore them
the crowd revolts they say they heard it all before
People are resistant to change, claiming to have already heard the messages
maybe so, but they still dont know the score
Even if they have heard the messages, they still haven't understood them completely
off to fight in the ignorance war. game set and won
People continue to resist the messages and choose ignorance, thinking they have won
Lift yer head and hear me speak
Pay attention and listen to the messages
these things we must repeat and maybe once
The messages need to be repeated so that people can understand them
or just one will hear the words and listen
Even if only one person understands the messages, it can make a difference
hate the message dont hate the messanger
Dislike the messages if you wish, but don't blame the person delivering them
you misconstrue it but i know you always knew it
You might misinterpret the messages, but deep down you know the truth
its more fun to fight the whole damn world
People sometimes enjoy being against everyone else
if you never listen
If you don't pay attention, you will never understand the messages
Contributed by Nathaniel A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Aaron Scagliotti
on Another Shot
Yep, that dude with the shiny hed is me. Epic show!