“Forget Me Not” by Laufey is a beautiful and emotional song from her 2025 album A Matter of Time. The song explores deep feelings of longing, love, and fear of being forgotten. Laufey sings about missing someone very much and the sacrifices she has made for this love. The lyrics reveal a gentle vulnerability as she promises to love fully and forever, hoping the other person will always remember her, even if she is far away.
The song also includes Icelandic lines, “Gleymdu mér aldrei þó ég héðan flýg / Gleymdu mér aldrei, elskan mín,” which mean “Never forget me even if I fly away from here / Never forget me, my dear.” These words emphasize her hope to remain in the heart of her loved one despite distance or separation. Throughout the song, Laufey recalls tender, intimate moments and the innocence of childhood, creating a soft, nostalgic mood. It is a beautiful prayer to cherish memories and keep love alive against all odds.
Lyrics of “Forget Me Not” by Laufey
Hold up your chin, deep breath in, it’s alright
Here I begin missing him, it’s my plight
Nothing worth having
Has come to me easily
I’ve sacrificed you
All of you, completely
Love you forever, don’t let go of me
I left my own homeland to chase reverie
Gleymdu mér aldrei þó ég héðan flýg
Gleymdu mér aldrei, elskan mín
I miss the wind
Stone cold kiss on my cheeks
Bends in your body
The hope of your spring
Millions now hear my soliloquy
I’m still that child on a black sand beach
Love you forever, don’t let go of me
I’ll die if I wither in your memory
Gleymdu mér aldrei þó ég héðan flýg
Gleymdu mér aldrei, elskan mín
Ooh, ooh
Explanation
Laufey uses this song to express the pain of missing loved ones and the desire to stay in their hearts forever. The lyrics show how love requires sacrifice and the fear of being forgotten when separated. The mix of English and Icelandic gives the song a personal and cultural depth, making the emotions feel more real and heartfelt. “Forget Me Not” connects with anyone who has experienced longing, distance, and the hope that memories and love remain alive even when people are apart.
