Can't Remember to Forget You
Shakira, Rihanna
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And I left a note on my bedpost Said not to repeat Yesterday's mistakes What I tend to do When it comes to you I see only the good Selective memory The way you make me feel, yeah You gotta hold on me, I never met someone so different Oh here we go You're a part of me now You're a part of me So where you go I follow, follow, follow Oh-oh ooh oh Oh-oh ooh oh I can't remember to forget you Oh-oh ooh oh Oh-oh ooh oh I keep forgetting I should let you go But when you look at me The only memory is us kissing in the moonlight Oh-oh ooh oh Oh-oh ooh oh I can't remember to forget you I can't remember to forget you I go back again Fall off the train Land in his bed, repeat yesterday's mistakes What I'm trying to say Is not to forget You see only the good Selective memory The way he makes me feel like The way he makes me feel, I never seemed to act so stupid Oh here we go He a part of me now He a part of me So where he goes I follow, follow, follow Oh-oh ooh oh Oh-oh ooh oh I can't remember to forget you Oh-oh ooh oh Oh-oh ooh oh I keep forgetting I should let you go But when you look at me The only memory Is us kissing in the moonlight (oh) Oh-oh ooh oh Oh-oh ooh oh I can't remember to forget you I rob and I kill to keep him with me I Do anything for that boy I'd give my last dime to hold him tonight I Do anything for that boy I rob and I kill to keep him with me I Do anything for that boy I'd give my last dime to hold him tonight I Do anything for that boy Oh-oh ooh oh Oh-oh ooh oh I can't remember to forget you Oh-oh ooh oh Oh-oh ooh oh I keep forgetting I should let you go But when you look at me The only memory Is us kissing in the moonlight (oh) Oh-oh ooh oh Oh-oh ooh oh I can't remember to forget you But when you look at me The only memory Is us kissing in the moonlight (oh) Oh-oh ooh oh Oh-oh ooh oh I can't remember to forget you
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Written by: John Hill, Daniel Ledinsky, Thomas Edward Percy Hull, Erik Kaj Persson Hassle, Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, Robyn Fenty
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Facts"Can't Remember to Forget You" is a song recorded by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira.
- It was released as the lead single off of her eponymous tenth studio album, "Shakira" in 2014.
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Collaboration FactsThe song features Barbadian singer Rihanna, marking the first collaboration between the two artists.
- Both singers contributed to the vocals, and the combination of Shakira's Latin pop style and Rihanna's dancehall influence helped to create a unique sound.
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Production Facts"Can't Remember to Forget You" was produced by four different producers: John Hill, Kid Harpoon, Shakira, and Greg Kurstin.
- The song is primarily an uptempo pop and reggae-pop track with rock and ska influences.
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Commercial Success FactsThe song was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 on the charts in countries including France, Italy, and Spain.
- In the United States, it peaked at No.15 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and was certified platinum by the RIAA.
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Music Video FactsThe music video for "Can't Remember to Forget You" was directed by Joseph Kahn and was premiered on Shakira's official VEVO account on 30 January 2014.
- The video, showing both Shakira and Rihanna in various revealing outfits, was a hit on YouTube, earning over one billion views.
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Song Lyrics FactsThe song's lyrics speak of a woman's inability to forget a past lover, despite the relationship's end.
- The overall theme about failing to move on from a past relationship resonated with many listeners, contributing to the song's popularity.
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Awards and Nominations FactsWhile "Can't Remember to Forget You" didn't win any major awards, it received several nominations, including Best International Song at the LOS 40 Music Awards.
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Live Performance FactsShakira and Rihanna never performed this song live together, due to their conflicting schedules. However, Shakira performed it solo on several occasions.
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Criticism and Controversies FactsThe music video stirred some controversy due to its explicit content, with some critics describing it as unnecessarily provocative. Despite the controversy, it contributed to the song's widespread popularity.
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Celebrity Reaction FactsShakira's then-boyfriend (now husband) and Spanish football player, Gerard Pique, reportedly liked the song and music video, and he denied rumors of feeling jealous about Shakira's scenes with Rihanna.
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