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Forget me not!
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Forget me not! by Thomas Ryan — Lyrics
Go, you beloved, in distant glades,
New friends, new hopes, new joys to find!
Yet sometimes deign, ’midst fairer maids,
To think on her thou leav’st behind.
Thy love, thy fate, dear youth to share,
Must never be my happy lot;
But thou may’st grant this humble prayer,
Forget me not! Forget me not!
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About Forget me not!
Thomas Ryan's Forget me not! is a moving SATB setting of an English text, conceived as a secular partsong. The music opens with gentle interweaving of voices, creating a tender atmosphere for the poignant words. The text itself offers a heartfelt plea, asking a departing loved one to remember the singer, even amidst new experiences and potential happiness. It also bravely considers the possibility that thoughts of the singer might cause pain, offering a release from that obligation. Yet, the plea returns with renewed intensity, especially in the event of hardship for the loved one, asking not to be forgotten in times of distress or need. The piece explores themes of enduring affection, selfless concern, and the deep human desire for remembrance.
