Forget Myself
Elbow
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They're pacing Piccadilly in packs again And moaning for the mercy of a never come rain The suns had enough and the simmering sky Has the heave and the hue of a woman on fire Shop shutters rattle down and I'm cutting the crowd All scented and descending from the satellite towns The neon is graffiti singing make a new start So I look for a plot where I can bury my broken heart No I know I won't forget you but I'll forget myself if the city will forgive me The man on the door has a head like Mars Like a baby born to the doors of the bars And surrounded by steam with his folded arms He's got that urban genie thing going on He's so mercifully free of the pressures of grace Saint Peter in satin he's like Buddha with mace No I know I won't forget you but I'll forget myself if the city will forgive me Do you move through the room with a glass in your hand Thinking too hard about the way you stand Are you watching them pair off and drinking them long Are you falling in love every second song No I know I won't forget you but I'll forget myself and the city will forgive me
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Written by: Peter James Turner, Craig Lee Potter, Mark Potter, Richard Barry Jupp, Guy Edward John Garvey
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11 facts about this song
Song Details"Forget Myself" is the first single released by the English alternative rock band, Elbow, from their third studio album "Leaders of the Free World".
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Release InformationThe song was officially released on August 29, 2005, ahead of the album release.
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Song CompositionLike most of Elbow's songs, "Forget Myself" features a combination of expansive soundscapes with singer Guy Garvey's poignant and emotive lyrics.
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Chart PerformanceIt achieved moderate chart success, reaching number 22 on the UK Singles Chart and becoming the band's first charting single in Australia.
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Film AppearancesThe song was featured in the films "The Invisible" and "The Guardian" both released in 2006.
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Song MeaningWhile Elbow's songs often present open-ended narratives, "Forget Myself" is generally interpreted as concerning the struggle to escape one's own memories in order to move forward.
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Critical AcclaimIt is frequently cited as a standout track from "Leaders of the Free World", with critics lauding its atmospheric production and heartfelt lyrical content.
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Live Performance"Forget Myself" is a notable part of Elbow's live set, with audiences often singing along to its anthemic chorus.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Forget Myself" was directed by Chino Moya and features the band performing in a warehouse filled with synchronized swimmers.
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Notable CoverIn 2006, the song was covered by British singer and songwriter, David Ford for a BBC Radio 2 live session.
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Band's PerspectiveThe band has expressed a fondness for "Forget Myself" and often refers to it as a moment where they began crafting a more mature and confident sound for their music.
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