The track was written in an Airbnb in Scotland during the Summer of 2021 by Capaldi alongside Michael Pollack, Phil Plested, and TMS.

The song explores the "post-life" of a relationship and the pain of watching an ex move on via social media.

Lewis Capaldi “Forget Me" Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified

: "I'd rather hear how much you regret me / And pray to God that you never met me / Than forget me". Composition and Production

: Capaldi wrote the track after checking his ex-girlfriend's Instagram a year after their breakup; she appeared happy while he was still struggling.