David Usher was born in Oxford to an ethnic Thai Buddhist, artist Samphan Usher and a Jewish Montrealer, Dan Usher, who is an economist at Queen's University.[1] He has relocated to Malaysia, New York, California and Thailand since early childhood before his family settled in Kingston, Ontario. He attended high school at Kingston Collegiate and Vocational Institute.
Attending university at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia, Usher joined Moist in 1993 and their 1994 debut release, Silver, went quadruple platinum in Canada. As the lead singer of the band, he shot to stardom with his soulful voice and vaguely exotic good looks.
After Moist's multi-platinum follow-up, Creature, was released in 1996, David took some time during the band's hiatus to record his debut solo album, Little Songs, released in 1998. That same year he married photographer and actress Sabrina Reeves, with whom he is still living. Together they have a daughter, Coco, who was born on January 12, 2003.
After recording the album Mercedes 5 and Dime with Moist, he revived his solo career again, releasing the highly successful Morning Orbit in the summer 2001. It contains the hit single "Black Black Heart". In 2003, he released another solo album entitled Hallucinations, which matched the amount of major label albums he had recorded with Moist.
In 2005, he surpassed that number with the release of If God Had Curves. The album had a resemblance to his first solo effort Little Songs, as it is dominantly an acoustic album. This album also featured a collaboration with Tegan Quin, on the track "Hey Kids".
2007 David and family have moved back to Montreal, Canada and David's embarking on a tour in September/October and November 2007.
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Forest Fire
David Usher Lyrics
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Still can't see the forest fire beyond the trees
Now I'm standing in a field of green
The colours burning far as I can see
What do you see?
On my tongue, the galaxies so small
Here I'll drink it down and watch the world dissolve
Through the endless stream of time
What would you find?
And I'm flying, floating on the wind again
Hoping it will drag me in
Can't you see I'm laughing?
Laughing at the consequence
Laughing at this circumstance
Don't you know by now?
Wave at all the faces; they go by
Faster that we live, the more we die
Now I'm crashing through the open door
And smiling in a most peculiar way
What would you say?
And I'm falling faster than the waterfall
Opened up and after all
Can't you see I'm drowning
Right here in the open air?
Wishing I could still go clear
Don't you know by now?
Don't you know by now
This is what we are?
This is what we are
Don't you know by now?
Don't you know by now
This is what we are?
This is what we are
Flying, floating on the wind again
I'm wishing that you'd drag me in
Can't you see I'm hoping
Wishing I could see myself
Wishing I was someone else?
But don't you know by now?
Don't you know by now
This is what we are?
This is what we are
Don't you know by now?
Don't you know by now
This is what we are?
This is what we are
This is what we are
This is what we are
This is what we are
This is what we are
This is what we are
This is what we are
The song "Forest Fire" by David Usher talks about the beauty and destruction of nature and how it reflects on the human condition. The opening lines "What if I were you and you were me, still can't see the forest fire beyond the trees" suggest that we are blind to the larger consequences of our actions and that we need to take a step back to see the bigger picture. The imagery in the song is vivid, with the colors of the forest burning and the galaxies on the tongue. The song also explores the theme of identity and the desire to escape oneself, with lines like "wishing I was someone else."
The chorus is repetitive and serves as a reminder of the message of the song, that we need to acknowledge our place in the world and accept our flaws and strengths. The final lines of the song, "This is what we are," are a simple and powerful declaration of humanity's existence and the impact we have on the world.
Overall, "Forest Fire" is a contemplative and introspective song that encourages listeners to reflect on their own relationship with nature and their place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
What if I were you and you were me
Imagine if our roles were switched
Still can't see the forest fire beyond the trees
We remain unaware of the problems around us
Now I'm standing in a field of green
I'm currently in a peaceful place
The colours burning far as I can see
But even here, there are signs of destruction
What do you see?
Do you notice the same things as me?
On my tongue, the galaxies so small
My perspective on the universe is vast and magnificent
Here I'll drink it down and watch the world dissolve
I'm taking it all in and embracing the beauty of it all
Now I'm pouring through the universe and slipping
I'm exploring the universe and moving through time
Through the endless stream of time
There's so much to explore and discover
What would you find?
What would you uncover on your journey?
And I'm flying, floating on the wind again
I'm soaring and feeling free
Hoping it will drag me in
I'm open to new experiences and opportunities
Can't you see I'm laughing?
I'm enjoying life and not taking it too seriously
Laughing at the consequence
Even when things go wrong, I still find joy in them
Laughing at this circumstance
I'm able to find humor in difficult situations
Don't you know by now?
Haven't you realized this by now?
Wave at all the faces; they go by
There are so many people in this world, and they all have their own stories
Faster that we live, the more we die
Life is fleeting, and we should make the most of it
Now I'm crashing through the open door
I'm taking risks and entering new phases of life
And smiling in a most peculiar way
I'm amused by the strange twists and turns of life
What would you say?
How would you react to these unexpected situations?
And I'm falling faster than the waterfall
I'm experiencing intense emotions and changes
Opened up and after all
I'm letting go of my guard and embracing the present moment
Can't you see I'm drowning
I'm struggling to cope with these changes
Right here in the open air?
Even though my struggles are visible, I'm not ashamed of them
Wishing I could still go clear
I wish I could go back to simpler times
This is what we are
This is our human experience
Flying, floating on the wind again
I'm still finding freedom and joy in life
I'm wishing that you'd drag me in
I'm hoping for connection and support from others
Wishing I could see myself
I'm struggling with my own identity
Wishing I was someone else?
Am I wrong to want to escape my own problems?
Don't you know by now?
Shouldn't I have figured this out already?
This is what we are
This is our shared experience as human beings
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Written by: DAVID USHER
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What if I were you and you were me
Still can't see the forest fire beyond the trees
Now I'm standing in a field of green
The colours burning far as I can see
What do you see?
On my tongue, the galaxies so small
Here I'll drink it down and watch the world dissolve
Now I'm pouring through the universe and slipping
Through the endless stream of time
What would you find?
And I'm flying, floating on the wind again
Hoping it will drag me in
Can't you see I'm laughing?
Laughing at the consequence
Laughing at this circumstance
Don't you know by now?
Wave at all the faces; they go by
Faster that we live, the more we die
Now I'm crashing through the open door
And smiling in a most peculiar way
What would you say?
And I'm falling faster than the waterfall
Opened up and after all
Can't you see I'm drowning
Right here in the open air?
Wishing I could still go clear
Don't you know by now?
Don't you know by now
This is what we are?
This is what we are
Don't you know by now?
Don't you know by now
This is what we are?
This is what we are
Flying, floating on the wind again
I'm wishing that you'd drag me in
Can't you see I'm hoping
Wishing I could see myself
Wishing I was someone else?
But don't you know by now?
Don't you know by now
This is what we are?
This is what we are
Don't you know by now?
Don't you know by now
This is what we are?
This is what we are
This is what we are
This is what we are
This is what we are
This is what we are
This is what we are
This is what we are
@tonylandolfi8618
This song still holds up even after all these years.
@antonboludo8886
Yes it does.
@punchdrunkassassin
Can confirm
@jessicaritchie882
Wow, I used to love this song and randomly heard standing in the grocery store. Takes me back. So good, glad I found it again!
@antonboludo8886
It is still great.
@agentadvocate
This has been one of my favourite songs since I was 10. An unforgettable album from my favourite Canadian artist. Thanks for the memories x
@giovannicatamo6348
Same.
@antonboludo8886
Absolutely. The sound and the video go hand in hand with each other.
@antonboludo8886
What is this song about, though?
@adrianalimalima
love love love... at first sight and hearing. he's such a fine man, one of the finest I've ever come across. the fact that he's still living with his wife of many years makes him even more precious and desirable. and surely he's becoming more and more handsome every year. best of luck to you, David, at work and in life. xx