Feel the pull of vulnerability in “Make Me Forget,” track eight on LANY‘s sixth studio album Soft, set to arrive October 10 through Virgin Music Group. This 10-song collection marks a return to the band’s roots after the globe-trotting A Beautiful Blur World Tour, co-produced by Paul Klein, Jake Goss, and longtime collaborator Tommy King.
Soft strips things back to that intimate indie-pop sound LANY built their name on, mixing heartfelt confessions with a touch of edge, as Klein puts it: a way to stay open in a world that tries to harden you. Coming off hits like “ILYSB” and “Malibu Nights,” the album opens with the title track “Soft” and builds through cuts like “Know You Naked,” already out as the lead single, to explore growth, longing, and those quiet moments that hit hardest.
Make Me Forget is a heartfelt ballad that beautifully captures the transformative power of love and the desire to leave past pain behind. The song reflects on how love can feel almost magical, offering a sweet refuge from cynicism and heartbreak that has shaped the singer’s past. LANY’s lyrics in “Make Me Forget” convey a deep vulnerability, revealing a journey from pain and doubt to hope and healing. The song’s pre-chorus wrestles with the disbelief and wonder of newfound love, while the chorus expresses the overwhelming effect that this love has—erasing former hurts, rejuvenating everyday life, and making the heart feel rebuilt. With vivid imagery like holding a shadow or watching someone move like a dream, the track evokes a powerful emotional landscape grounded in intimate moments and longing.
Dive into the Make Me Forget lyrics below and unpack its tender release. Don’t miss other Soft tracks like Know You Naked for more of LANY’s heartfelt indie glow.
Lyrics of Make Me Forget by LANY
[Verse 1]
You Are A Miracle
And You Almost Make Me Wanna Believe
I Know I’m Cynical
Baby, Way Too Much Has Happened To Me
Got Caught In The Aftermath
Watching One More Year Go Up In Flames
You Brought Me Outta That
You’re My Little Sweet Escape
[Pre-Chorus]
Is This Magic?
If It’s Not, Then How
Did This Happen?
Can’t Work It Out
[Chorus]
You Make Me Forget
Every Night Before I Knew Your Name
Everything That Ever Caused Me Pain
You Make Me Forget
Every Day Would Always Be The Same
I Don’t Eat, Don’t Sleep, Don’t Pray
You Make Me Forget
All The Memories Of Love Before That Dance Around My Head
It’s Like My Heart’s Never Been Built Up Then Ripped Right Out Of My Chest
You Make Me Forget
[Verse 2]
I Could Watch You Move
An Effervescent Dream, I Swear You Can Float
So Undeniably
Fucking Obsessed With You, I’m Ufo
[Pre-Chorus]
Is This Magic?
If It’s Not, Then How
Did This Happen?
Can’t Work It Out
[Chorus]
You Make Me Forget
Every Night Before I Knew Your Name
Everything That Ever Caused Me Pain
You Make Me Forget
Every Day Would Always Be The Same
I Don’t Eat, Don’t Sleep, Don’t Pray
You Make Me Forget
All The Memories Of Love Before That Dance Around My Head
It’s Like My Heart’s Never Been Built Up Then Ripped Right Out Of My Chest
You Make Me Forget
[Post-Chorus]
You In That Little Black Dress
And The Way That It Hit The Floor
Ooh, I’ve Been All Around The World
But It’s You I Was Looking For
I Would Hold Your Shadow In My Arms
If It’s The Closest I Could Get
Now I’m Holding On To Every Word
Like I Believe In Promises
[Chorus]
You Make Me Forget
You Make Me Forget
You Make Me Forget
Every Night Before I Knew Your Name
Everything That Ever Caused Me Pain
You Make Me Forget
Every Day Would Always Be The Same
I Don’t Eat, Don’t Sleep, Don’t Pray
You Make Me Forget
All The Memories Of Love Before That Dance Around My Head
It’s Like My Heart’s Never Been Built Up Then Ripped Right Out Of My Chest
You Make Me Forget
[Post-Chorus]
You In That Little Black Dress
And The Way That It Hit The Floor
Ooh, I’ve Been All Around The World
But It Was You I Was Looking For
I Would Hold Your Shadow In My Arms
If It’s The Closest I Could Get
Now I’m Holding On To Every Word
Like I Believe In Promises
You Make Me Forget
