“Erased” is the fourth track off New Orleans metalcore band Cane Hill’s second album, Too Far Gone.
The song deals with the grandfather of the band’s drummer, Devin Clark, who suffered from Alzheimer’s when Devin was young. The protagonist knows their grandfather is slowly losing all their memories...
[Verse 1]
I know you mean well
I know you can't tell what has happened to you
And this hell that cradles you
I know you mean well but this happened too soon
The remains left haunting you
[Pre-Chorus]
Time begins to wash away the good and the bad
No remorse and no apologies
You've become a stranger to the thoughts in your head
[Chorus]
Don't forget my face
Leaving me erased
Now I watch you slip into a
Darker state darker fate dark for days
Now I'm erased
[Verse 2]
Lie in peace by yourself
I saw your mind let itself out
Dust to dust we accept what we must
While we're smiling and waiting in rust
Well prepared for the time I'd be on this side separated by divine
[Pre-Chorus]
Time begins to wash away the good and the bad
No remorse and no apologies
You've become a stranger to the thoughts in your head
And I can't change a thing
[Chorus]
Don't forget my face
Leaving me erased
Now I watch you slip into a
Darker state darker fate dark for days
Now I'm erased
[Bridge]
Now I'm erased
[Chorus]
Don't forget my face
Leaving me erased
Now I watch you slip into a
Darker state darker fate dark for days
Now I'm erased
[Outro]
Don't forget my face
Leaving me erased
Now I watch you slip into a
Darker state darker fate dark for days
Now I'm erased
Darker state darker fate dark for days
Now I'm e-
Erased was written by Ryan Henriquez & James Barnett & Elijah Witt & Devin Clark & Olivver the Kid & Drew Fulk.
Erased was produced by Drew Fulk.
Drummer Devin Clark had this to say on the song in an Instagram post:
Erased is a very personal song that I hope people can find comfort in. Dementia is vicious and unexpected for my grandfather. I hope this finds you in the next life.