"I've Forgotten Everything" is a hauntingly intimate ballad from Phil Collins' fifth studio album, Both Sides (1993). The 2015 Remaster was released as part of the "Take A Look At Me Now" retrospective campaign, featuring refreshed artwork where Collins recreated his original poses from decades earlier.
Collins has noted the song was inspired by Lavinia, a lost love from his school years, and serves as his personal take on the Hoagy Carmichael classic "I Get Along Without You Very Well". "I've Forgotten Everything" is a hauntingly intimate ballad
The track is characterized by its soft, jazz-esque arrangement, relying on atmospheric keyboards and a simple, steady beat that highlights the loneliness of the lyrics. The 2015 remaster, handled by Nick Davis , provides a sharper sound quality compared to the original 1993 release. The track is characterized by its soft, jazz-esque
It touches on regret, wistfulness, and the "hazy" nature of memory when one is desperately trying to convince themselves they are over a heartbreak. Musical Style Musical Style bibleinmylanguage
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Phil Collins famously wrote, performed, and produced every track on Both Sides entirely on his own at his home studio.