Phil Collins - I've Forgotten Everything (2015 Remaster Official Audio) Apr 2026

Collins has described this as his favorite album because it was his most personal work, created during a time of significant emotional upheaval.

He revealed in his autobiography and interviews that "I've Forgotten Everything" was written and recorded in just an hour and a half, with the lyrics pouring out spontaneously. Lyrical Meaning Collins has described this as his favorite album

Collins has noted the song was inspired by Lavinia, a lost love from his school years, and serves as his personal take on the Hoagy Carmichael classic "I Get Along Without You Very Well". The song explores the fragile nature of moving

The song explores the fragile nature of moving on from a past love. The lyrics describe a narrator who believes they have finally forgotten a former partner , only to realize that their memories are triggered instantly by small reminders, such as someone saying the person's name or mentioning they saw them. The 2015 remaster, handled by Nick Davis ,

The track is characterized by its soft, jazz-esque arrangement, relying on atmospheric keyboards and a simple, steady beat that highlights the loneliness of the lyrics. The 2015 remaster, handled by Nick Davis , provides a sharper sound quality compared to the original 1993 release.

"I've Forgotten Everything" is a hauntingly intimate ballad from Phil Collins' fifth studio album, Both Sides (1993). The 2015 Remaster was released as part of the "Take A Look At Me Now" retrospective campaign, featuring refreshed artwork where Collins recreated his original poses from decades earlier.