Story Behind The Song
Fulfillment in private life trumps fame.
Song Description
Latin jazz groove with interesting chords that don't just ape what's been done in so many "standards."
| Song Length |
4:14 |
Genre |
Jazz - Bossa Nova, Pop - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Subject |
Change |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I Can't Wait To Be Forgotten
I can't wait to be forgotten
I don't want a long goodbye
Never met your expectations
Don't know why I even tried
In a sea of love I'm drowning
But I'm coming up for air
Swept away, but now I'm fighting
Against the current of my despair
Br. Tell me what you're gonna do
When the footlights start to fade
When it's no longer possible
To keep up with the passing parade
I can't wait to be forgotten
To slip away with just a sigh
You can have your fame and fortune
What I want, you just can't buy
If by chance you ever see me
Out on Sunset Boulevard
No need to stop and greet me
You know you never tried that hard
Your love was oh so fleeting
Now I'm like an outlaw on the run
I am ready to surrender
Had my moments in the sun
Br.
When you're gone it doesn't matter
If you were humble or so proud
If you were rich or just a pauper
Ain't no pockets in a shroud