[Mark Hoppus:]
Throw my wishes in a fountain
Deep down under where I found them
Don’t let go, I’ll probably drown in them
Three, two, one, but who’s counting ’em?
Hey, mom, I’m on my own
Scared to death and far from home
Can you imagine that, imagine that, imagine that?
You know I’m bad at that, bad at that, bad at that
[Mark Hoppus & Matt Skiba:]
You left pieces of me along the side of the road
Right after you said you’d never leave me alone
Found myself on the wrong side of the door
I’ll come in if you let me
I got a song in my head you played me over the phone
Left the light on upstairs, but there ain’t nobody home
All the nights that you end up all alone
Remember to forget me
[Matt Skiba:]
This is hard, I’m one step off
I called but you’re gone, I’m here but you’re not
We both made a left, it don’t make it right
I’m trying to forget, but remember the times
[Mark Hoppus:]
Hey, mom, I’m on my own
Scared to death and far from home
Can you imagine that, imagine that, imagine that?
You know I’m bad at that, bad at that, bad at that
[Mark Hoppus & Matt Skiba:]
You left pieces of me along the side of the road
Right after you said you’d never leave me alone
Found myself on the wrong side of the door
I’ll come in if you let me
I got a song in my head you played me over the phone
Left the light on upstairs, but there ain’t nobody home
All the nights that you end up all alone
Remember to forget me
[Matt Skiba:]
Got a song in my head you played me over the phone
Left the light on upstairs, but there ain’t nobody home
All the nights that you end up all alone
Remember to forget me
Reflecting on Leaving and Letting Go
“Remember To Forget Me” by Blink-182 delves into the pain and complexity of separation. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of vulnerability, with references to feeling lost, alone, and haunted by memories. Mark Hoppus and Matt Skiba trade verses that reveal the struggle of moving on after a deep connection has been severed. The recurring motif of being left “on the wrong side of the door” and the metaphor of pieces left “along the side of the road” underscore the sense of abandonment and longing for closure. Despite the heartache, the chorus’s plea to “remember to forget me” hints at an acceptance of the need to let go, even when it hurts.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Mark Hoppus, Matt Skiba
Release Year: 2019
Label: Columbia Records