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The Forerunners came out of nowhere in 2007 with their massive debut release 'Lifecycle'. The tune immediately seized airtime on the most influential of EDM radioshows [ASoT, Solaris Intl, Dance Anthems, VONYC, BBC Essential Mix]. Without missing a beat, 'Lifecycle' would then propel itself onto the years biggest compilations, achieving play on The Thrillseeker's Nightmusic, Armin's Universal Religion, and Dave Pearce's Dance Anthems. The final blows would be dealt when DJ Mag scored the tune a 5/5 Moneyshot while fans voted it Future Favorite on A State of Trance with Armin van Buuren, many declaring it an instant classic. Now the Forerunners project sets off again into the turbulent world of EDM to provide the soundtrack for the likes of packed clubs, monstrous festivals, and exotic locales.
Already the eclectic Forerunners ideal has begun to reveal itself with the release of the relaxed 'Dragonfly' on Solaris (DJ Mag Moneyshot) and remixes for the likes of Solarstone (Late Summer Fields).

Forerunners +++Money Shot+++
‘Dragonfly’
(Solaris Recordings)
5/5

It’s taken longer than we would have liked, but Brenden ’Forerunners’ LaBonte has finally come good on a sequel to the formidable ‘Lifecycle’. Cut from the same cloth, ‘Dragonfly’s dynamic beats & lush, tropical harmonies culminate with a spellbinding, celestial main-line. Stan Void’s mix builds well on the original’s themes, but it’s Ilya Malyuev who ultimately tips those 'Money Shot's scales. His labyrinthine prog-staged number captivates with an intoxicating sound-bank of wistful effects and studio-wizardry.

-Tim Stark (Dj Mag) 2008

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‘Lifecycle’
(Deepblue Records)
5/5

Every summer turns up one bar-raising, super-melodic trancer that casts a shadow over the rest of the pack. A record that's only concern is to push your emotions somewhere out past Pluto. 'Beachball' started it, Above & Beyond's 'Surrender' defined it and Forerunner's 'Lifecycle' will collar this year's title. Pulsating beats, fromage-free synths, pin-point production and a piano line that'll ear-nab you right the way through till autumn. Add to that a truly outstanding remix from Leo G and you've got the very essence of a Money Shot. Beautiful!

-Tim Stark (Dj Mag) 2007

Lifecycle
Forerunners Lyrics

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Just before dawn comes
Sadness is on
Just one more moment
And I am leaving

Few words on a small note
While you are asleep
I can only steal away

Thats how I tend to be

There are thing I never get to say
The fear in me always in the way
A broken heart never mended
A hurt I can never forget

A little pearl
Locked in a shell
Can not explain
Each breath Im taking
Can not find the means to an end
To move create one liberated moment
Beauty hides in the deep
Beauty hides in the deep
But its so hard to find
Being wrapped up inside

I always wonder
Why dont I feel
What the world out there is like
And how I can fit in

I dont expect you to know me
Or how I lost all my dreams
When I cant even find myself
In the choices I made

I want you to know
I'll never forget you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Forerunners' song Lifecycle convey the sadness of leaving someone behind, unable to express the emotions and thoughts inside. The opening lines capture the melancholic mood of just before dawn, implying the sense of hopelessness of the departure. The next few lines reveal the singer's longing to say things, share their fears and past, but unable to due to the fear in them, resulting in a broken heart, a hurt that they can't forget. The lyrics then continue to speak about the singer's inability to find meaning; beauty is there in the depth, but it's hard to find because of being trapped inside their thoughts.

The song paints the picture of someone who feels out of place, always wonders why they can't fit in, disconnected from the world outside, and lost their dreams, making choices that do not reflect who they are. The singer makes an effort to let someone know that they will never forget them, acknowledging their struggle with the inability to open up, which brings a sense of understanding between the two.

Overall, the lyrics reflect a feeling of detachment mixed with a longing to connect, making it relatable to many who struggle with expressing themselves and fitting in.

Line by Line Meaning

Just before dawn comes
Right before the break of day

Sadness is on
Feeling of melancholy lingers

Just one more moment
A brief interlude

And I am leaving
Departing from the present

Few words on a small note
A short message written down

While you are asleep
During the hours of slumber

I can only steal away
Leaving surreptitiously

Thats how I tend to be
My usual way of acting

There are thing I never get to say
Unspoken thoughts and feelings

The fear in me always in the way
Anxiety obstructing communication

A broken heart never mended
Injured emotions never healed