FAWM: "Forget Me Not"

Forget Me Not

1 week ago by @carleybaer

Skirmish: Title prompt: "The Intern... (@carleybaer)

Forget Me Not

carleybaer

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Liner Notes

#fuc #acoustic-one-take

This is a reminder to me to dust the leaves of my plants (which I only just learned you have to do!)

Lyrics

It’s saturday
And I’m so thirsty
I need a drink
Foremost and firstly
I wish that I could serve myself but
I’m too high on this little shelf
And I’m bound to the pot
Forget me not

I like this place
I’m glad they moved me
The sun is right
Not sad and gloomy
I’m generally happy
But between you and me
I wish they’d remember
To dust my leaves
But again, they forgot
Forget me not

I’m a vine, hanging down
There are other types in this strange town
We’re similar, all shades of green
But each one contributes to the scene

So here I stay
Here I grow slowly
It’s been long enough
That I think they know me
Cut me back so I’ll grow faster
Overwatering is asking for disaster
My roots might rot
Forget me not
I’ve lost the plot
Forget me not

Comments

@enzo 4d

Yay! I always learn something cool from your writing…..Here- I’m reminded of how powerful a point of view can be. So specific, so insightful.

@cblack 1w

Loved being in the mind of a plant. The vocal delivery was great, too. I quite liked this. 😀

@john_p 1w

Great representation of the plants in your lyrics. The feel of your song gives a bittersweet vibe, regarding how the plants feel. Nicely done!

@beacon 1w

Agreed with @joshalmond on the reverb here. You manage to make this both happy and melancholy. Nice.

@karahermann 1w

This is pretty awesome. I am actually looking at my plants now reminded it has been a while since I watered them :)

@joshalmond 1w

Very nice! Little reverb on the uke? Great tune!

@willow1 1w

Wow this is such a solid (played, sung and written) tune, and a potted forgetmenot reminding us of what is most important seems quite a logical decision.

@hummingbear 1w

Excellent, variegated melody and lyrics from your variegated plants. Maybe this song could be packaged with those little plants in stores? They need an advocate! Really enjoyed your creation.

@sherrycanary 1w

What a perfect plant to choose for this.
The secret soul of plants
great job on the lyrics and having time to make a demo!
Very cool

@musicsongwriter 1w

I needed your song after soaking into a sad mood for mine lol. What a gorgeous, happy, fun song. A song from the plants perspective. Your vocals are stunning. Beautiful playful singing and playing. I Feel it's my favourite song of yours. Absolutely love it. I can actually feel some theatre/stage atmosphere, i think it's first time I feel it in your songs. Great work.

@cjk 1w

Beautiful little song. Lovely plant. Thanks for the skirmish.

@andrewgorny 1w

Nice harmonic choices in the different sections!!!

@kahlo2013 1w

I love the personification and the vulnerability of the house plant. Makes me want to go check on my houseplants and dust their leaves. I love how your melody ebbs and flows on this - really gorgeous! And a wonderful play on the words Forget me Not!