Forget You
The Ukuleles Lyrics
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With the girl I love and I'm like
Forget you!
Ooh, ooh, oooh
I guess the change in my pocket
Wasn't enough I'm like
Forget you!
And forget her too
Ha, now ain't that some shh (ain't that some shh)
And although there's pain in my chest
I still wish you the best with a
Forget you!
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Yeah, I'm sorry, I can't afford a Ferrari
But that don't mean I can't get you there
I guess he's an Xbox and I'm more atari
But the way you play your game ain't fair
I pity the fool that falls in love with you
(Oh, shit she's a gold digger)
Well
(Just thought you should know nigga)
Oooh
I've got some news for you
Yeah, go run and tell your little boyfriend
I see you drivin' 'round town
With the girl I love and I'm like
Forget you!
Ooh, ooh, oooh
I guess the change in my pocket
Wasn't enough I'm like
Forget you!
And forget her too
I said, if I was richer, I'd still be with ya
Ha, now ain't that some shh (ain't that some shh)
And although there's pain in my chest
I still wish you the best with a
Forget you!
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Now I know, that I had to borrow
Beg and steal and lie and cheat
Trying to keep ya, trying to please ya
'Cause being in love with you ass ain't cheap, nah
I pity the fool that falls in love with you
(Oh, shit she's a gold digger)
Well
(Just thought you should know nigga)
Oooh
I've got some news for you
Oehh, I really hate your ass right now
I see you drivin' 'round town
With the girl I love and I'm like
Forget you!
Ooh, ooh, oooh
I guess the change in my pocket
Wasn't enough I'm like
Forget you!
And forget her too
I said, if I was richer, I'd still be with ya
Ha, now ain't that some shh (ain't that some shh)
And although there's pain in my chest
I still wish you the best with a
Forget you!
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Now baby, baby, baby
Why d'you wanna wanna hurt me so bad
(So bad, so bad, so bad)
I tried to tell my mamma but she told me
"This is one for your dad"
(Your dad, your dad, your dad)
Uh! Why? Uh! Why? Uh!
Why lady? Oh! I love you oh!
I still love you. Oooh!
I see you drivin' 'round town
With the girl I love and I'm like
Forget you!
Ooh, ooh, oooh
I guess the change in my pocket
Wasn't enough I'm like
Forget you!
And forget her too!
I said, if I was richer, I'd still be with ya
Ha, now ain't that some shh (ain't that some shh)
And although there's pain in my chest
I still wish you the best with a
Forget you!
Ooh, ooh, ooh
The Ukuleles’s song Forget You has a storyline that revolves around love, money, and betrayal. It is all about the singer's anger and bitterness towards the girl he loves but has left him for someone else because of his lack of financial stability. The song opens with him seeing her driving around with her new lover, and he tries to forget her with chants of "Forget you!" The singer blames his financial weaknesses for the break-up, and claims that if he were richer, they would still be together. The use of slang and curse words adds a touch of irony to the narration as he tries to convince himself that he is over her, but in reality, he still wishes her the best.
Moreover, the chorus sets a catchy tone and gives a feel-good vibe to an otherwise sad and bitter storyline. The line "If I was richer, I'd still be with ya" reflects on how materialistic people can be, and how money plays an essential role in a relationship. The song conveys the message of how money can be destructive in love, and true love does not depend on wealth.
In conclusion, The Ukuleles's song Forget You carries a strong message, that as humans, we tend to place materialism above love, and often tend to forget the importance of true love. It is a bitter and sad song narrated with a catchy beat and trap-like vocals, making it easier to communicate the emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you drivin' 'round town
With the girl I love and I'm like
Forget you!
Ooh, ooh, oooh
The singer expresses his hurt and betrayal on seeing his former girlfriend driving around with someone he loved. He wishes to forget about her and move on.
I guess the change in my pocket
Wasn't enough I'm like
Forget you!
And forget her too
The singer realizes that his financial state may have been a reason for his girlfriend leaving him, and he wishes to forget her for doing so.
I said, if I was richer, I'd still be with ya
Ha, now ain't that some shh (ain't that some shh)
And although there's pain in my chest
I still wish you the best with a
Forget you!
Ooh, ooh, ooh
The singer acknowledges that money may have been a reason for the end of the relationship but expresses that he still has feelings for his ex-girlfriend and wishes her well, despite the pain it causes him.
Yeah, I'm sorry, I can't afford a Ferrari
But that don't mean I can't get you there
I guess he's an Xbox and I'm more Atari
But the way you play your game ain't fair
The singer apologizes for not being able to offer his girlfriend wealth like her new partner, but he believes that he can still provide happiness. He compares himself to a simpler video game console and believes that his ex-girlfriend is manipulative and unfair.
I pity the fool that falls in love with you
(Oh, shit she's a gold digger)
Well
(Just thought you should know nigga)
Oooh
I've got some news for you
Yeah, go run and tell your little boyfriend
The singer warns others about his ex-girlfriend’s manipulative and money-hungry ways, and he suggests that her relationship with her new partner may not be based on genuine feelings.
Now I know, that I had to borrow
Beg and steal and lie and cheat
Trying to keep ya, trying to please ya
'Cause being in love with you ass ain't cheap, nah
The singer realizes that he went to great lengths to try and keep his ex-girlfriend happy, including resorting to unethical means, because he loved her. He also implies that she was high maintenance.
Now baby, baby, baby
Why d'you wanna wanna hurt me so bad
(So bad, so bad, so bad)
I tried to tell my mamma but she told me
"This is one for your dad"
(Your dad, your dad, your dad)
Uh! Why? Uh! Why? Uh!
Why lady? Oh! I love you oh!
I still love you. Oooh!
The singer expresses his deep love for his ex-girlfriend and his confusion and hurt about why she would want to hurt him so badly. He also seeks solace and advice from his mom.
Contributed by Jordan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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probably banana
That's some very intense F sounds.
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lalunita
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YumPapi
Can you make a tab of the fingerpicking? Sounds awesome!
India Southgate
Juan Estrada I really want to be able to play the tab but it’s hard to find on the internet :(
Jacob Kamp
I’m very new and that’s a great strum and cord transition for practice. Thank you,
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