Don't Forget To Remember

The speaker is struggling to accept that a loved one has left. Although he tells himself the separation is real and tries to move on, his feelings remain strong. The repeated plea not to be forgotten shows that he wants the relationship—and his place in the other person’s life—to continue in some way.

Several images express how deeply the person remains present. The photograph on the wall is a concrete reminder of the past, even as the speaker tries to forget. Calling the loved one “the mirror of my soul” suggests that this person reflects or understands him at a very deep level. The image of being taken “out of my hole” conveys sadness as a trapped or low place from which he hopes to escape.

The song can be heard as both a love song and a request for help: the speaker wants to be remembered, but also says he needs a way to keep living after the loss. “Tell the stars above” makes his memory feel enduring and private, though it may simply be a poetic way to express devotion. The lyrics do not explain why the relationship ended or whether the speaker will recover, leaving the feeling unresolved.