Verse 1
I close my eyes, but you're still there,
In every breath, in every prayer.
How can I let go, leave you behind,
When you’re the only thing on my mind?

Pre-Chorus
The memories won't fade away,
They haunt me every single day.
I try to move, but I can't break free,
You're still a part of me.

Chorus
I hate to forget you, it's tearing me apart,
You're still the echo deep inside my heart.
Though I know it's what I should do,
I hate to forget you, I hate to lose you.
Every smile, every tear we shared,
I wish I didn’t have to care.
But here I am, lost and confused,
'Cause I hate to forget you.

Verse 2
Your touch still lingers in the air,
I reach for you, but you're not there.
Even though the love has gone away,
The pain of letting go still stays.

Pre-Chorus
I’m drowning in this silent sea,
Your memory keeps holding me.
I try to run, but I can't escape,
It’s a love I can't erase.

Chorus
I hate to forget you, it's tearing me apart,
You're still the echo deep inside my heart.
Though I know it's what I should do,
I hate to forget you, I hate to lose you.
Every smile, every tear we shared,
I wish I didn’t have to care.
But here I am, lost and confused,
'Cause I hate to forget you.

Bridge
Every moment we had, it won’t disappear,
You're in my soul, you’re always near.
Even though you're gone, you're still a flame,
And I hate that I still whisper your name.

Chorus
I hate to forget you, it's tearing me apart,
You're still the echo deep inside my heart.
Though I know it's what I should do,
I hate to forget you, I hate to lose you.
Every smile, every tear we shared,
I wish I didn’t have to care.
But here I am, lost and confused,
'Cause I hate to forget you.

Outro
I hate to forget you, but what can I do?
When every piece of me still loves you.