The song "Forget You" by Unknown Brain & Shiah Maisel is about a person trying to cope with a failed relationship and the emotions that come with it. The lyrics express the narrator's feelings of being a burden or not being good enough for the other person. They drive around Manhattan, feeling lost and tragic, while trying to forget their lover. The narrator contemplates smoking a cigarette to alleviate their pain but questions whether it will truly help them forget the person they're trying to move on from. They acknowledge that forgetting may not be necessary and instead, they should focus on treating their ex-partner better and making them feel loved, like they did in the past. They express the desire to improve themselves and their relationship, realizing that forgetting the person is not the solution. As the song progresses, it portrays a scene where the couple is together but unable to communicate effectively. The narrator wishes they could pretend to be on the same page but realizes their partner is afraid of the answers they might provide. Despite feeling overwhelmed, the narrator still desires to forget the person, seeking a way to move on from the pain. However, by the end of the song, they come to the realization that forgetting is not necessary. Instead, they need to focus on treating their partner better and recreating the same love and connection they once had. The repeated line "I don't need to forget you" emphasizes this sentiment, conveying the message that true healing can come from improving oneself and the relationship rather than simply trying to forget.
