Forget about the boy
Veronica Swift Lyrics


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No canary in a cage for me. This canary's ready to fly free.
Cut the cord. Ain't that the man I once adored?
He's nothing but an albatross, no great loss, double crosser. Forget about the boy.

Pull the plug. Ain't he the man who pulled the rug?
He's nothing but an alley cat, dirty rat, and I flatter.
Forget about the boy, Forget about the boy, Forget about the boy
And in the moonlight don't you think about him, sister.
You're much better off without him.
You can blow the blues a kiss goodbye, and put the sun back in the sky
For when he comes crawlin, you're not fallin', shout hooray and hallelu!
Now me and Mr. Wrong are through.
I'll find myself another beaux who I know is no rover.
Forget about the boy, Forget about the boy, Forget about the boy

No canary in a cage for me. This canary's ready to fly free.
No canary in a cage for me. This canary's ready to fly free.
No canary in a cage for me. This canary, she's ready to fly free.
Now say it ain't so. Ain't he the man who let me go?
And even though the times are tough, he's a rough good for nothin.
Forget about him
I've had enough. Ain't he the man who cut me off?
And though we had a lovely time, he's not mine, and that's fine now.
Forget about the boy, Forget about the boy, Forget about the boy

And in the mornin don't you think about him, honey baby.
You're much better off without him.
You can put a smile back on your face for the entire human race
For when he comes cryin, you're not buyin, shout hooray and hallelu!
Now me and Mr. Wrong are through.
I'll find myself another beaux who I know is no rover.




Forget about the boy, Forget about the boy, Forget about the boy
Be free. Be free!

Overall Meaning

The song "Forget About the Boy" by Veronica Swift is a powerful anthem about moving on from a toxic relationship. The lyrics cleverly use metaphors like "canary in a cage" and "pull the plug" to refer to cutting ties with the man who has caused the singer pain. The repeated phrase "forget about the boy" is a clear indication of the need to move on and not dwell on the past.


The lyrics also highlight the singer's strength and ability to fly free after leaving this man behind. In the chorus, she encourages herself and other women to let go of the hurt and find happiness elsewhere. The final phrase "be free" is a powerful reminder that we all have the power to choose our own path and not be tied down by anyone else.


Overall, "Forget About the Boy" is a vibrant and uplifting song that encourages listeners to move on from toxic relationships and find freedom and happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

No canary in a cage for me. This canary's ready to fly free.
I refuse to be trapped or limited. I am ready to be liberated and explore beyond boundaries.


Cut the cord. Ain't that the man I once adored?
Let go of attachment, and release ties. Wasn't he the man I used to love?


He's nothing but an albatross, no great loss, double crosser. Forget about the boy.
He is a burden and a liability, not worth lamenting. Let go of him and move on.


Pull the plug. Ain't he the man who pulled the rug?
Disconnect and sever the relationship. Wasn't he the one who betrayed and abandoned me?


He's nothing but an alley cat, dirty rat, and I flatter. Forget about the boy, Forget about the boy, Forget about the boy
He is a deceitful and untrustworthy person. Let go of him, let go of him, let go of him.


And in the moonlight don't you think about him, sister.
In the romantic setting of the night, avoid reminiscing about him, sister.


You're much better off without him.
You are better off without him in your life.


You can blow the blues a kiss goodbye, and put the sun back in the sky
Say farewell to sadness, and welcome positivity back into your life.


For when he comes crawlin, you're not fallin', shout hooray and hallelu!
If he tries to come back to you, don't give in. Celebrate and be proud of yourself.


Now me and Mr. Wrong are through. I'll find myself another beaux who I know is no rover. Forget about the boy, Forget about the boy, Forget about the boy
I have ended things with the wrong type of man. I will find a new suitor who is loyal. Let go of the boy, let go of the boy, let go of the boy.


No canary in a cage for me. This canary's ready to fly free.
I refuse to be trapped or limited. I am ready to be liberated and explore beyond boundaries.


Now say it ain't so. Ain't he the man who let me go?
I hope it's not true. Wasn't he the man who dumped me?


And even though the times are tough, he's a rough good for nothin. Forget about him
Despite difficult times, he's a worthless and incompetent person. Let go of him.


I've had enough. Ain't he the man who cut me off?
I have had my fill. Didn't he terminate communication with me?


And though we had a lovely time, he's not mine, and that's fine now. Forget about the boy, Forget about the boy, Forget about the boy
Although we had great moments, he's not suitable for me, and it's okay. Let go of the boy, let go of the boy, let go of the boy.


And in the mornin don't you think about him, honey baby.
In the morning, don't let him be in your thoughts, honey baby.


You can put a smile back on your face for the entire human race
You can regain happiness that affects everyone around you.


For when he comes cryin, you're not buyin, shout hooray and hallelu!
If he comes back crying, don't be swayed. Celebrate and rejoice.


Now me and Mr. Wrong are through. I'll find myself another beaux who I know is no rover. Forget about the boy, Forget about the boy, Forget about the boy
I have ended things with the wrong type of man. I will find a new suitor who is loyal. Let go of the boy, let go of the boy, let go of the boy.


Be free. Be free!
Be liberated and explore beyond boundaries. Be free!




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DICK SCANLAN, JEANINE TESORI

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Comments from YouTube:

BARBARA LAUREN

I LOVE THIS VOICE WITH IT'S CLARITY...I WISH VERONICA THE SUCCESS SHE DESERVES.

Peter Berkopec

This is really good. Your vocals are really clean and your style of singing is nice to listen to.

Gutemberg eπtetο

Sua voz é maravilhosa

Esmond Kim

So awesome to hear a tap number from Thoroughly Modern Millie get such a swinging vocal quartet treatment.

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