What I Wish I Could Forget
Too Close To Touch Lyrics
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Erase it from my thoughts so I can sleep
I know I need to move on, but it's the last thing that I'm ready to do
These subtle signs cause angry tides that rip me right in two
I tell myself that this all will pass
But it just won't stop and it all adds up, so I'm sure that this will last
Erase it from my thoughts so I can sleep
I'd give anything to feel no pain
Name your price and take the past away
Take every memory ingrained in me, in me
They say I haven't been myself
But I've lost so much that I love, so that can't help
I'm sick of trying to tell myself that this all will pass
But it just won't stop and it all adds up, I'm sure that this will last
Take every memory ingrained in me
Erase it from my thoughts so I can sleep
I'd give anything to feel no pain
Name your price and take the past away
Take every memory ingrained in me, in me
They say I haven't been myself
This constant sadness is a mix of the things I miss
Combined with all the hate of things that I can't forget
Take every memory ingrained in me
Erase it from my thoughts so I can sleep
Take every memory ingrained in me
Erase it from my thoughts so I can sleep
I'd give anything to feel no pain
Name your price and take the past away
Take every memory ingrained in me, in me
They say I haven't been myself
The lyrics for Too Close To Touch's song "What I Wish I Could Forget" explore the struggle to deal with past memories and the desire to erase them in order to move on. The opening lines, "Take every memory ingrained in me, erase it from my thoughts so I can sleep," convey the singer's desperation to escape their thoughts and find some solace in not being haunted by the past.
The song references the difficulty of coming to terms with loss and the frustration of trying to convince oneself that the pain will eventually pass. The lines "I tell myself that this all will pass, but it just won't stop and it all adds up, so I'm sure that this will last" highlight the singer's sense of hopelessness and unwillingness to accept the reality of the situation.
The chorus repeats the plea to erase these ingrained memories in order to find relief from the pain of the past. The phrase "name your price and take the past away" illustrates how desperate the singer is to find a solution, even if it means giving up something valuable.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of longing and desperation to find a way to let go of the past and move forward without the weight of memories holding the singer back.
Line by Line Meaning
Take every memory ingrained in me
I want to forget every single memory that's been carved so deeply in me
Erase it from my thoughts so I can sleep
I want to forget everything so I can finally get a good night's rest
I know I need to move on, but it's the last thing that I'm ready to do
I understand that I have to move forward, but I'm not prepared to let go just yet
These subtle signs cause angry tides that rip me right in two
Even small reminders of the past hurt me so deeply that I feel torn apart
I tell myself that this all will pass
I try to convince myself that things will get better with time
But it just won't stop and it all adds up, so I'm sure that this will last
Despite my efforts, the pain and memories keep piling up, and I'm convinced it's here to stay
I'd give anything to feel no pain
I'm desperate to escape the hurt, and I'm willing to do anything for it
Name your price and take the past away
I'm willing to pay any cost to have my past erased
They say I haven't been myself
People around me can tell that I'm not the person they used to know
This constant sadness is a mix of the things I miss
My sadness is a result of missing what used to be and what could have been
Combined with all the hate of things that I can't forget
On top of missing things, I also have to deal with the pain and anger of things that I can't erase from my mind
Take every memory ingrained in me, in me
Once again, I reiterate my desperate plea to forget everything
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ERIK RON, KEATON PIERCE, KENNETH DOWNEY, MASON MARBLE, THOMAS KIDD, TRAVIS MOORE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cagethemonkey
[Intro]
Take every memory ingrained in me
Erase it from my thoughts so I can sleep
[Verse 1]
I know I need to move on, but it's the last thing that I'm ready to do
These subtle signs cause angry tides that rip me right in two
[Pre-Chorus 1]
I tell myself that this all will pass
But it just won't stop and it all adds up, so I'm sure that this will last
[Chorus]
Take every memory ingrained in me
Erase it from my thoughts so I can sleep
Id do anything to feel no pain
Name your price and take the past away
Take every memory ingrained in me, in me
[Verse 2]
They say I haven't been myself
But I've lost so much that I love, so that can't help
[Pre-Chorus 2]
I'm sick of trying to tell myself that this all will pass
But it just won't stop and it all adds up, so I'm sure that this will last
[Chorus]
Take every memory ingrained in me
Erase it from my thoughts so I can sleep
Id do anything to feel no pain
Name your price and take the past away
Take every memory ingrained in me, in me
[Bridge]
(They say I haven't been myself)
This constant sadness is a mix of the things I miss
Combined with all the hate of things that I can't forget
[Chorus]
Take every memory ingrained in me
Erase it from my thoughts so I can sleep
Id do anything to feel no pain
Name your price and take the past away
Take every memory ingrained in me, in me
@alcionefrancioli5432
For anyone who wants the lyrics:
Take every memory ingrained in me,
erase it from my thoughts so I can sleep
I know I need to move on, but it's the last thing that I'm ready to do,
these subtle signs cause angry tides that rip me right in two
I tell myself that this all will pass,
but it just won't stop and it all adds up, so I'm sure that this will last
Take every memory ingrained in me,
erase it from my thoughts so I can sleep
I'd give anything to feel no pain,
name your price and take the past away,
take every memory ingrained in me, in me!
They say I haven't been myself,
but I've lost so much that I love, so I/that can't help
I'm sick of trying to tell myself that this all will pass,
but it just won't stop and it all adds up, so I'm sure that this will last
Take every memory ingrained in me,
erase it from my thoughts so I can sleep
I'd give anything to feel no pain,
name your price and take the past away,
take every memory ingrained in me, in me!
This constant sadness is a mix of the things I miss,
combined with all the hate of things that I can't forget!
Take every memory ingrained in me,
erase it from my thoughts so I can sleep
Take every memory ingrained in me,
erase it from my thoughts so I can sleep
I'd give anything to feel no pain,
name your price and take the past away,
take every memory ingrained in me, in me!!!
@CityInTheDark1
one of my all time favorite songs. these words have helped me immensely through the years. RIP Keaton. this is terrible.
@6Hydra6Manee6
Rip🖤
@jamesmaloney8648
Your music and voice did so much during one of the most difficult times of my life. Rest easy you beautiful soul
@branflake4682
It's so hard to listen to their songs now without feeling overwhelming sadness..
RIP Keaton, I'll never forget how much your music helped me.
@milburn8001
This album is amazing. My wife and I lost our baby last year and someone actually recommended it to me telling me what the basis of it between the lead singer and the loss of his little sister. Almost every song is a different coping mechanism. Highly recommend for anyone going through an incredible loss.
@SleeplessFun
No wonder this song resonates in me. I lost my little sister 4 years ago and it hurts sometimes to remember 💔
@shannonbrown7933
Im sorry for your losses
@toddself5838
Sorry i found this this late. Sorry for you and her. Get up and go for round 2 3 4 5 and all the rest of life.
@keeganbuckley
Im so sorry for your loss losing a child is the worst feeling in the world I youball the love and peace
@Lettheflamesbeginx3
Rest in Peace, Keaton. 💔 😭 I don't think you understand the impact that you had on so many people, including myself. I wish that I could see you one last time and actually be able to talk to you for more than a matter of seconds (m and g line). Thank you for this song and for every other Too Close to Touch moment/song. Thank you for every memory. 🤍