Forget It

The song 'Forget It' by Sixto Rodriguez is a poignant reflection on the end of a relationship and the acceptance of its conclusion. The lyrics convey a sense of resignation and the desire to move on from a situation that no longer serves the emotional needs of the narrator. The repeated lines 'But thanks for your time / Then you can thank me for mine / And after that's said / Forget it' suggest a mutual acknowledgment of the time invested in the relationship and a finality in its ending, with 'Forget it' serving as a dismissal of any lingering attachment or regret.

Rodriguez's approach to the breakup is both polite and detached, indicating a mature perspective on the separation. The lines 'Don't be inane / There's no one to blame / No reason why / You should stay here / And lie to me' emphasize a rational understanding that sometimes relationships simply do not work out, without any particular fault. This stoic stance is further reinforced by the narrator's assurance that they will 'get along fine' after the partner leaves, highlighting a sense of self-sufficiency and resilience.

The song also touches on the theme of unfulfilled dreams and the acceptance of reality. The verse 'If there was a word / But magic's absurd / I'd make one dream come true' reveals a wish that things could have been different, but ultimately recognizes that such fantasies are not grounded in reality. The song ends with a gentle yet firm closure, as the narrator has come to terms with the end of the relationship and is ready to leave the past behind.