(2015 Remaster Official Audio) - Phil Collins - I've Forgotten Everything
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.
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 The track is characterized by its soft, jazz-esque
He revealed in his autobiography and interviews that "I've Forgotten Everything" was written and recorded in just an hour and a half, with the lyrics pouring out spontaneously. Lyrical Meaning Musical Style He revealed in his autobiography and
"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
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".
Phil Collins famously wrote, performed, and produced every track on Both Sides entirely on his own at his home studio.
