A Forest
Batforlashes Lyrics

The lyrics of Batforlashes's song "A Forest" is a melancholy and captivating reflection of a person’s search for something that seems to be out of reach. The song begins with the singer’s invitation to the listener to approach and look beyond the trees to find someone - the girl. The girl represents the object of the singer’s desire, the reason behind her search, which she urges the listener to do while they still can. The repetition of the line "come closer and see" emphasizes the urgency and importance of finding this girl before it's too late.

As the song progresses, the singer’s desperation to find the girl becomes apparent as she hears her voice calling out to her. The sound is deep and penetrating, coming from the darkness that surrounds her. In response, the singer starts to run towards the sound, deeper into the trees. The metaphorical language represents the singer’s pursuit of a deeper meaning, a yearning for something beyond the surface level of everyday existence.

The song takes a sudden turn when the singer realizes that she is lost in the forest, and it's too late to turn back. She has been running towards nothing all this time, the girl was never there, and it was all in her mind. The repetition of the line "again and again, and again" shows the singer's cyclic journey of chasing after something she cannot have. The song ends with a poignant sadness, signifying the pain of unfulfilled desire and a longing for something that may never be found.