Continuing the theme of memories on the album, the song tells a story of someone close to Cox who has fallen to Alzheimer’s disease.
[Verse 1]
Another year on, will you remember my name?
Will you still live here and will you still be the same?
I know it makes you cry when you think about death
But I'll hold your hand, so don't be scared
[Verse 2]
It started off slow, you forgot where you put things
And by the summer nothing else was distinct
I know it makes you cry when you think about death
But I'll hold your hand, so don't be scared
[Chorus]
I'm trying to remember, forgot the date of your birthday
But I suppose it doesn't matter, you won't remember anyway
I'm trying to remember the fucking date of your birthday
But I suppose it doesn't matter, you won't remember anyway
[Bridge]
When I caught my hand in the kitchen drawer
(When you bandaged it and you gave me more)
Of the things I love but wouldn't ask for
(I still picture you by the bathroom door)
And the walks we took because I adore
(All the things you say and the way you talk)
I just hope you're happy where you are
[Chorus]
And I'm trying to remember, forgot the date of your birthday
But I suppose it doesn't matter, you won't remember anyway
I'm trying to remember the fucking date of your birthday
But I suppose it doesn't matter, you won't remember anyway
Forget Me Not was written by Henry Cox & Mike Cunniff & Daniel Cunniff & Ash Wilson & Jordan Pugh.
Forget Me Not was produced by Neil Kennedy.
Boston Manor released Forget Me Not on Fri Sep 30 2016.