Forget Me Not
by @carleybaer
Skirmish: Title prompt: "The Intern... (@carleybaer)Liner Notes
This is a reminder to me to dust the leaves of my plants (which I only just learned you have to do!)
Lyrics
It’s saturday And I’m so thirsty I need a drink Foremost and firstly I wish that I could serve myself but I’m too high on this little shelf And I’m bound to the pot Forget me not
I like this place I’m glad they moved me The sun is right Not sad and gloomy I’m generally happy But between you and me I wish they’d remember To dust my leaves But again, they forgot Forget me not
I’m a vine, hanging down There are other types in this strange town We’re similar, all shades of green But each one contributes to the scene
So here I stay Here I grow slowly It’s been long enough That I think they know me Cut me back so I’ll grow faster Overwatering is asking for disaster My roots might rot Forget me not I’ve lost the plot Forget me not
Comments
Yay! I always learn something cool from your writing…..Here- I’m reminded of how powerful a point of view can be. So specific, so insightful.
Loved being in the mind of a plant. The vocal delivery was great, too. I quite liked this. 😀
Great representation of the plants in your lyrics. The feel of your song gives a bittersweet vibe, regarding how the plants feel. Nicely done!
Agreed with @joshalmond on the reverb here. You manage to make this both happy and melancholy. Nice.
This is pretty awesome. I am actually looking at my plants now reminded it has been a while since I watered them :)
Very nice! Little reverb on the uke? Great tune!
Wow this is such a solid (played, sung and written) tune, and a potted forgetmenot reminding us of what is most important seems quite a logical decision.
Excellent, variegated melody and lyrics from your variegated plants. Maybe this song could be packaged with those little plants in stores? They need an advocate! Really enjoyed your creation.
What a perfect plant to choose for this. The secret soul of plants great job on the lyrics and having time to make a demo! Very cool
I needed your song after soaking into a sad mood for mine lol. What a gorgeous, happy, fun song. A song from the plants perspective. Your vocals are stunning. Beautiful playful singing and playing. I Feel it's my favourite song of yours. Absolutely love it. I can actually feel some theatre/stage atmosphere, i think it's first time I feel it in your songs. Great work.
Beautiful little song. Lovely plant. Thanks for the skirmish.
Nice harmonic choices in the different sections!!!
I love the personification and the vulnerability of the house plant. Makes me want to go check on my houseplants and dust their leaves. I love how your melody ebbs and flows on this - really gorgeous! And a wonderful play on the words Forget me Not!
very sweet. i love the simplicity and your interpretation. You have a great voice that suits this melody perfectly. really nice job!
Love this little song. And, yes--we should all remember to dust those leaves!
Fun prompt and thanks for hosting! This one laments in such a cute way.
Love “the plot”! Smart lyrics!
I see you and I went for a similar sort of monologue though our tune ideas are very different. Cool stuff!
Astute choice of plant to be giving this message for itself and definitely for others. Clear, simple words and delivery - in your awesome voice. Thank you for this skirmish and your comment on my song in it (ages ago now - 10days!- definitely seems long ago!). My first tentative try at something in my first Fawm - feeling welcomed by you and other experienced Fawmers was so helpful - thanks again