How Can I Forget (MKTO song)
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| Single by MKTO | ||||
| Released | August 22, 2018 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 2:57 | |||
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| "How Can I Forget" on YouTube | ||||
"How Can I Forget" is a single by American pop duo MKTO, released on August 22, 2018.[1]
Background
The song is about being unable to forget about one's partner in a previous relationship.[2] Malcolm David Kelley stated that he "jumped in and out of a relationship" at the time he started the song. According to Tony Oller, the support they have received from fans and emotional connections formed with them also served as inspiration for the song.[3] The song was written during MKTO's brief hiatus in 2017,[4] and also as an ode to the fans who have not forgotten about them.[2][4]
Music video
The music video was directed by Izak Rappaport and released on September 7, 2018. It was inspired by Westworld and filmed at Point Dume in Malibu, California.[2][4] It sees MKTO hooked up to machines that trigger memories from past relationships,[2] and hanging out with their respective girlfriends at the beach.[4]
Charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA Digital Track Chart)[5] | 38 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| New Zealand (RMNZ)[6] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ "How Can I Forget - Single". Apple Music. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ^ a b c d Weatherby, Taylor (September 7, 2018). "MKTO Experience Heartbreak Through Flashbacks in 'How Can I Forget' Video: Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ^ Weatherby, Taylor (November 27, 2018). "MKTO On Overcoming Addiction and Making Music Together Again: 'We're Living in the Moment'". Billboard. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ^ a b c d Rees, Katrina (October 1, 2018). "EXCLUSIVE: MKTO discuss their latest single 'How Can I Forget'". CelebMix. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ^ "ARIA Australian Top 40 Digital Tracks" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications – MKTO – How Can I Forget". Radioscope. Retrieved February 1, 2026. Type How Can I Forget in the "Search:" field and press Enter.