A Forest
08001 Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Our sky, she's full of lights, glinting through all that dark, uncaring*
The Rats on the Moon are shielding their eyes, against the creeping, the crawling...
All that so-called useless DNA.
Sharp colours teased to a gleam...
Doesn't matter?
Refracted inaction...
...remains inaction.
This cursed recursive loop?
pure comedy.
Soon ye shall be razed in flame.
Ha!
How does that fire feel climbing up your back?
Still grabbing with those thieving little hands?
So we strive to lift up our heads against the nowhere, before you blot out Mother's summersphere.
One fist may resolve nothing, but many fists shall knock you flat.
One projection may be simple refraction, but many, well, they equal reaction.
Those ears of yours just picked up a sneaky peal of thunder.




Are you ready for the lightning to strike?
Are you?

Overall Meaning

In "A Forest," 08001 paints a picture of a vast, dark sky filled with a blinding array of lights that seems indifferent to the world below it. The Rats on the Moon are trying to shield their eyes from this onslaught of light, as it creeps in and crawls across the landscape. The lyrics suggest that all the DNA in the world is "useless," and the "sharp colours" that are teased to a gleam don't really matter. The result is "refracted inaction," which remains still and unchanging, like a cursed loop.


The song talks about how everything that humans do may be nothing more than "pure comedy." Soon, everything will be razed in flame, and the lyrics ask how that fire feels climbing up your back. Despite this, there is a sense of defiance in the chorus as the lyrics talk about lifting up our heads against the nowhere, and standing up against those who would blot out Mother's summersphere. Finally, the lyrics ask if the listener is ready for the lightning to strike, suggesting that there may be a reckoning coming for those who have ignored the warning signs.


Overall, "A Forest" is a powerful, poetic commentary on the state of the world, and the threats that we face. It speaks to a sense of urgency and frustration, but also hints at the possibility of resistance and the power of collective action.


Line by Line Meaning

Our sky, she's full of lights, glinting through all that dark, uncaring
Despite the darkness and indifference in our world, the stars still shine brightly in the sky.


The Rats on the Moon are shielding their eyes, against the creeping, the crawling...
Even the rats on the moon are affected by the fear and uncertainty that plagues us on earth.


All that so-called useless DNA.
Despite the idea that certain DNA may be considered unnecessary, it still plays a crucial role in our existence.


Sharp colours teased to a gleam... Doesn't matter?
The beauty and potential of life may seem insignificant in the grand scheme of things, but it still holds value.


Refracted inaction......remains inaction.
Just because something may seem distorted or indirect, it doesn't change the fact that it is still a lack of action.


This cursed recursive loop? pure comedy.
The endless cycle of repetition and suffering in life may seem tragic, but it is also somewhat laughable in its absurdity.


Soon ye shall be razed in flame. Ha!
Those who oppose us and bring destruction will eventually face their own downfall, and we take some satisfaction in that.


How does that fire feel climbing up your back? Still grabbing with those thieving little hands?
Those who have caused harm to us will feel the consequences of their actions and face our retaliation.


So we strive to lift up our heads against the nowhere, before you blot out Mother's summersphere.
We must continue to persevere and strive for progress, even in the face of hopelessness, to preserve the beauty of our earth.


One fist may resolve nothing, but many fists shall knock you flat. One projection may be simple refraction, but many, well, they equal reaction.
Individual efforts may not have a significant impact, but collective action can lead to powerful change and resistance against oppression.


Those ears of yours just picked up a sneaky peal of thunder. Are you ready for the lightning to strike? Are you?
There are signs of impending danger and conflict, and those who have caused harm should be prepared to face the consequences.




Contributed by Dylan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

Ivan Doria


on Star

i would like get the lyric , someone knows where i can get it?thanks