The Forgotten

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About The Forgotten

"The Forgotten" is a song by the American rock band Green Day and is featured as the closing track on their eleventh studio album ¡Tré! The song is also available on The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 soundtrack, which was released on November 13, 2012, and was released October 30, 2012. It was recorded at Jingletown Studios from February 14 to June 26, 2012 and produced by Rob Cavallo and Green Day. It is the fifth overall single from the ¡Uno!, ¡Dos! & ¡Tré! trilogy.  


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2012
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Where in the world’s the forgotten?
They’re lost inside your memory
You’re dragging on, your heart’s been broken
As we all go down in history

Where in the world did the time go?
It’s where your spirit seems to roam
Like losing faith to our abandon
Or an empty hallway from a broken home
Well don’t look away from the arms of a bad dream
Well, don’t look away, sometimes you’re better lost than to be seen

I don’t feel strange, it’s more like haunted
Another moment trapped in time
I can’t quite put my finger on it
But it’s like a child that was left behind
So where in the world’s the forgotten?
Like soldiers from a long lost war
We share the scars from our abandon
And what we remember becomes folklore

Well, don’t look away from the arms of a bad dream
Well, don’t look away, sometimes you’re better lost than to be seen
Well, don’t look away from the arms of a moment
Don’t look away from the arms of tomorrow
Well, don’t look away from the arms of a moment
Don’t look away from the arms of love

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Green Day

Green Day is an American punk rock band formed in 1987. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, drummer Tré Cool and guitarist and backing vocalist Jason White, who became a full member after playing in the band as a session and touring guitarist for 13 years. Cool replaced former drummer John Kiffmeyer in 1990, prior to the recording of the band's second studio album, Kerplunk (1992). more »

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Written by: BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG, MIKE DIRNT, TRE COOL

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11 facts about this song

Album Appearance
"The Forgotten" is the final track from Green Day's 2012 album ¡Tre!
Featured in Twilight Series
Interestingly, the song was featured in the soundtrack of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2" making it the franchise's first-ever music video by a rock band.
Music Video Release Date
The music video for "The Forgotten" was released on October 30, 2012.
Lyrical Content
Its lyrics talk about remembering what's important in life and not letting life’s ups and downs cause you to forget who you are and what you stand for.
Musical Style
"The Forgotten" has a softer, ballad-like musical style compared to the usual harder punk-influenced sounds of Green Day.
Green Day's Experience
The band described the songwriting process for "The Forgotten" as very emotional and cathartic.
Twilight Movie Connection
The music video for "The Forgotten" features interspersed clips from "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2".
Unique Release
Despite being part of the album ¡Tre!, "The Forgotten" was released before the album as part of the Twilight movie soundtrack.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 26 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart in the United States.
Music Video Aesthetics
The music video has a very raw and melancholic aesthetic that fits well with the lyrics of the song. It shows the band members in a recording studio and also scenes of them touring.
Reception
Despite diverging from Green Day's usual punk-rock style, "The Forgotten" was generally well-received by critics for its heartfelt lyrics and melody.

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