Forget Me (cover) — Conor Maynard -

Lewis Capaldi wrote the original track as a fast-paced pop track because he felt making a sad song slow was "too obvious." Maynard completely reverses this decision.

Maynard has built a massive platform on YouTube and TikTok precisely because of his ability to flip songs on their head. His cover of "Forget Me" stands out as a prime example of his artistry for several reasons: Conor Maynard - Forget Me (Cover)

: Maynard utilizes his signature R&B-infused vocal runs, heavily leaning into breathy, fragile tones that break during the high notes. Lewis Capaldi wrote the original track as a

: Maynard beautifully balances the delivery of "I hate to know I made you cry / But love to know I cross your mind" . He makes the listener feel the internal war between wanting the best for someone and desperately feeding one's own ego. : Maynard beautifully balances the delivery of "I

: Stripping away a massive wall of sound requires impeccable pitch and emotional execution, both of which Maynard delivers flawlessly.

The track highlights the brutal, selfish side of a breakup where one partner would rather be actively hated than completely forgotten.