Former ballerinas turned songstresses, they released their self-titled debut in 2000 with Epic. The album was met with lukewarm reception, but the girls were undeterred. After moving to New York, they released Light Of The Moon with Universal in 2005, with similar luck. After leaving the label and their manager to make some serious changes, they recorded their third album with producer Roger Greenawalt and after having opened a week's worth of shows for Albert Hammond Jr. [Catherine Pierce's fiancee] in November 2006, the girls were greeted with much more enthusiastic reception and excellent press.
Thirteen Tales of Love and Revenge was released in April 2007.
The Pierces recently gained even more press when they were featured on the December 5th episode of the hit TV show, "Gossip Girl".
However, despite Catherine's high-profile celebrity romance with the Strokes guitarist, Albert Hammond Jr., the increased publicity didn't translate into sales.
According to the You'll Be Mine Songfacts, the siblings were on the verge of calling it a day when a friend of theirs, Coldplay bassist Guy Berryman, offered to produce them. The result was The Pierces fourth album, You & I, their first release after signing to Polydor.
It Will Not Be Forgotten
The Pierces Lyrics
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You're on the earth like a fire holding out to the bitter end
You're holding on to the bitter end
I take a walk in the town
It's like a dead-end street
The sidewalk sings your name underneath my feet
Echoes of, forgotten love
Baby where did you go?
Did you sail away over some distant ocean?
Darling what we had
It cannot be taken
It cannot be stolen
And it won't be forgotten
No, it won't be forgotten
Summer disappears like a dream I had
And winter comes with a knife that cuts you down
And it never ends
Ooh, it never ends
I hurry past the place you like to drink alone
Seven months to the day you left me here on this avenue
And now I think of you
Baby where did you go?
Did you sail away over some distant ocean?
Darling what we had
It cannot be taken
It cannot be broken
And it won't be forgotten
No, it won't be forgotten
Seven months to the day and you don't leave a trace
I searched the cracks in the ground, the tallest buildings
They never knew, oh they never knew
Baby where did you go?
Did you sail away over some distant ocean?
Darling what we had
It cannot be taken
It cannot be broken
And it won't be forgotten
Baby where did you go?
Did you sail away over some distant ocean?
Darling what we had
It cannot be taken
It cannot be stolen
And it won't be forgotten
No, it won't be forgotten
The Pierces's song, "It Will Not Be Forgotten," is a haunting and melancholic tribute to a lost love. The song opens with the singer acknowledging the passage of time since she last saw her lover's face, and describes the pain of clinging to something that's slipping away. She walks through town, feeling as though she's on a dead-end street, while the echoes of her forgotten love reverberate beneath her feet. She wonders where her lover has gone, and ponders the possibility that they've sailed away to some distant place.
Despite the overwhelming sense of loss and despair, however, the singer also finds solace in the fact that what she and her lover had together can never truly be taken or stolen. She repeats the phrase "it cannot be broken" several times throughout the song, underscoring the idea that their love is indestructible. In the end, then, "It Will Not Be Forgotten" becomes a testament to the power of enduring love, even in the face of heartbreak and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Seven months to the day since I saw your face
It's been exactly seven months since the last time I saw you.
You're on the earth like a fire holding out to the bitter end
Even though you're not physically here with me anymore, your presence is still strong and impactful.
You're holding on to the bitter end
You persisted until the very end, refusing to give up.
I take a walk in the town
I go for a walk around town.
It's like a dead-end street
The town feels empty and hopeless, like a street that goes nowhere.
The sidewalk sings your name underneath my feet
Every step I take reminds me of you and the time we spent together.
Echoes of, forgotten love
My memories of our love are starting to fade away like an echo in the distance.
Baby where did you go?
I miss you so much and I don't know where you went.
Did you sail away over some distant ocean?
Did you leave for a faraway place that I can't reach?
Darling what we had
Our relationship was special and important.
It cannot be taken
No one can take away the memories we made together.
It cannot be stolen
Nobody can take away our love for each other.
And it won't be forgotten
I'll remember our love forever.
Summer disappears like a dream I had
Summer, a time of warmth and happiness, is gone and it feels surreal like a distant dream.
And winter comes with a knife that cuts you down
Winter is harsh and unforgiving, bringing pain and sadness.
And it never ends
The pain and heartache I feel never seems to go away.
I hurry past the place you like to drink alone
I avoid the area where you used to go to be alone, as it reminds me too much of you.
Seven months to the day you left me here on this avenue
Exactly seven months ago, you left me alone on this very street.
And now I think of you
You're always on my mind, no matter where I go or what I do.
Seven months to the day and you don't leave a trace
Even though it's been so long, there's still no sign of you and where you went.
I searched the cracks in the ground, the tallest buildings
I've searched everywhere, from the smallest cracks in the ground to the tallest buildings, but still can't find you.
They never knew, oh they never knew
No one else knows where you went or what happened to you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALLISON MARGARET PIERCE, CATHERINE ELEANOR PIERCE
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Sergey S
Seven months to the day since I saw your face
You're on the earth like a fire holding out to the bitter end
You're holding on to the bitter end
I take a walk in the town
It's like a dead-end street
The sidewalk sings your name underneath my feet
Echoes of, forgotten love
Baby where did you go?
Did you sail away over some distant ocean?
Darling what we had
It cannot be taken
It cannot be stolen
And it won't be forgotten
No, it won't be forgotten
Summer disappears like a dream I had
And winter comes with a knife that cuts you down
And it never ends
Ooh, it never ends
I hurry past the place you like to drink alone
Seven months to the day you left me here on this avenue
And now I think of you
Baby where did you go?
Did you sail away over some distant ocean?
Darling what we had
It cannot be taken
It cannot be broken
And it won't be forgotten
No, it won't be forgotten
Seven months to the day and you don't leave a trace
I searched the cracks in the ground, the tallest buildings
They never knew, oh they never knew
Baby where did you go?
Did you sail away over some distant ocean?
Darling what we had
It cannot be taken
It cannot be broken
And it won't be forgotten
Baby where did you go?
Did you sail away over some distant ocean?
Darling what we had
It cannot be taken
It cannot be stolen
And it won't be forgotten
No, it won't be forgotten
Stephanie.
Two of the most underrated artists ever, these women are ridiculously talented! The videos are all brilliantly done, and the songs are just beyond exquisite. This one is my favorite, helped me through an extremely painful period of my life.
Immortal_beloved_
❤️ Pure Talent
Mom Forever
So True...❣️
Mom Forever
So True...❣️
Mom Forever
Me Too...❣️
Ambienfinity
There's such a dream-like, occult quality to the sisters' music. Timeless and evocative.
Sergey S
Seven months to the day since I saw your face
You're on the earth like a fire holding out to the bitter end
You're holding on to the bitter end
I take a walk in the town
It's like a dead-end street
The sidewalk sings your name underneath my feet
Echoes of, forgotten love
Baby where did you go?
Did you sail away over some distant ocean?
Darling what we had
It cannot be taken
It cannot be stolen
And it won't be forgotten
No, it won't be forgotten
Summer disappears like a dream I had
And winter comes with a knife that cuts you down
And it never ends
Ooh, it never ends
I hurry past the place you like to drink alone
Seven months to the day you left me here on this avenue
And now I think of you
Baby where did you go?
Did you sail away over some distant ocean?
Darling what we had
It cannot be taken
It cannot be broken
And it won't be forgotten
No, it won't be forgotten
Seven months to the day and you don't leave a trace
I searched the cracks in the ground, the tallest buildings
They never knew, oh they never knew
Baby where did you go?
Did you sail away over some distant ocean?
Darling what we had
It cannot be taken
It cannot be broken
And it won't be forgotten
Baby where did you go?
Did you sail away over some distant ocean?
Darling what we had
It cannot be taken
It cannot be stolen
And it won't be forgotten
No, it won't be forgotten
Elif Gök
This song makes me feel really pure and peaceful. Just for that feeling I can listen to this every second of my life.
Mom Forever
So True...(!)
Zoe Campbell
I saw The Pierces for the first time back in November 2006 when they opened for Albert Hammond Jr. They were magnificent. I had probably started listening to them a few months prior to that so was able to sing along to the songs they played. Absolutely fantastic live, go see them if you haven't. I was also lucky enough to meet Catherine after the show and got her autograph, she was so kind and sweet. Completely love these girls.