In “Sweetness”, I FORGET MYSELF critiques the intricacies of current society through edgy, introspective lyrics that scrutinize our love for comparison as well as wrong priorities influencing our day-to-day operations. This is evident from its opening line which states that “Comparison’s the thief of joy” hence setting the stage for self-analysis on how we steal from ourselves happiness and satisfaction by comparing ourselves with others.

It astutely refers to “everyone’s Helen of Troy.” This implies that we usually regard others as epitomes of good looks and prosperity even though those perceptions are only shallow and deceptive. As the song argues against the influence of ‘unknown celebrities’ pointing out how social media culture thrives on superficiality, it then also suggest that our instinct for ‘fight or flight’ has been usurped.

The chorus’ repetition of “When things change / They remain the same” underscores that no matter what technological or social progress we make, some basic human attitudes like jealousy and comparing oneself to others will never be a thing of the past. The words look at how people sometimes value those who are “replaceable” and “despicable” while they question why society always raises up those who don’t have morals or accountability.

This is demonstrated by the fact that the song’s title is “Sweetness” whose closing lines are, “the principle of bitterness before sweetness.” Hence, the song is an intense observation about life on this planet suggesting that one should ponder upon his/her real values and what it takes to participate in a comparison ceremony.