Born a fledgling pseudo-solo project of young songwriter Kat Burns, Forest City Lovers took flight in 2006 with the independent release The Sun and the Wind. The band grew up into a fully-realized collaborative outfit and in 2008 launched their critically acclaimed sophmore album Haunting Moon Sinking (Out of This Spark), a collection that bolsters FCL’s signature tunefulness with talented musicianship, strong guitar lines, and swelling string arrangements.
Phodilus and Tyto, a 7” vinyl released at the end of 2009 paved the way for the full-length follow-up, Carriage, being released July 2010 on Out of This Spark. Carriage picks up where Haunting Moon Sinking left off, carrying forward with arrangements and melodies that go from accutely vulnerable to downright sinister. A collection that drifts sonically across decades, Carriage laces 1970s whimsy and elaborate string arragements (Mika Posen) into contemporary pop gems to keep your feet tapping as you go singing down the sunny street.
While Burns and the other Lovers make their home in Toronto, they tour frequently across Canada, the US, and Europe, drawing inspiration for their songs from these migratory ventures into foreign urban and rural environments. With their new album on the horizon, keep an eye out for this unique band of songsters in your hometown.
Sea To Land
Forest City Lovers Lyrics
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we have no worries
we have no limbs
Faceless secretes, that we embody
no need to worry about spilled milk
Oh come away now
Lets get you save now.
Oh come away.
In the dark callous footsteps
Tread thin waters sea to land
Empty head known to progression
Or the suggestion of an outstretched hand
Oh come away now
Lets get you save now.
Lets get you save now, oh come away.
Oh come away now
Lets get you save now.
Lets get you save now, oh come away.
The lyrics of "Sea to Land" by Forest City Lovers paint a picture of a world without physical bodies, worries or limbs. The darkness hides faceless secrets that the singer embodies, and there is no need to worry about spilled milk. The first verse presents a surreal and ethereal world where existence seems to be light and free, free to escape from material concerns. The second verse introduces a contrast to this world, with callous footsteps treading on thin waters from sea to land. The implication is that there is danger lurking in the world beyond the dark, ethereal world that the singer inhabits. However, the singer is not moved by the world, nor is the singer interested in developing or extending their consciousness.
The refrain of "Oh come away now, let's get you save now" is repeated throughout the song. It's a plea to escape the harsh, tangible world that is present in the second verse. It's a call to find a safe haven away from the emotional constraints of a world that can sometimes feel harsh, empty, and hopeless. The lyrics themselves create a sense of separation, between the dark world that is the sanctuary of the singer, and the bright and stark world that is full of chaos and unpredictability.
Overall, the song creates an almost utopian vision of a better place to be. Through the lens of the lyrics, the dark world seems like a refuge from the pain and suffering that the singer has experienced. It's an escapist fantasy that hints at a longing for a better world, free from the burden of living.
Line by Line Meaning
In the dark we have no bodies
We feel weightless and free in the dark, without the burden of our physical form.
we have no worries
There is no need to worry or stress about anything in the dark.
we have no limbs
We are not limited by our physical abilities in the darkness.
Faceless secretes, that we embody
Our true selves, without our physical features, are revealed in the dark.
no need to worry about spilled milk
Small mistakes or mishaps hold no significance in the darkness.
Oh come away now
Let us escape to a place of safety and peace.
Lets get you save now.
Let us ensure your safety and security.
In the dark callous footsteps
Our footsteps in the dark lack emotion or feeling.
Tread thin waters sea to land
We are navigating through unknown and unsteady territories from seas to lands.
Empty head known to progression
Our minds are blank and open to new experiences and possibilities.
Or the suggestion of an outstretched hand
We are open to both help and the offer of help from others.
Oh come away now
Let us escape to a place of safety and peace.
Lets get you save now.
Let us ensure your safety and security.
Lets get you save now
Let us ensure your safety and security.
Oh come away.
Let us escape to a place of safety and peace.
Contributed by Abigail V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
moonmusicgrl07
This is so lovely. One of my favorite Forest City Lovers songs
Sandy Taylor
I love this song! Just heard it on United States of Tara and had to hunt it down.
Sophie Pine
This outdoors acoustic idea only works for bands with vocalists who can project their voices well. This song just sounds like the volume is down too low, and there's nothing the viewer can do to fix it. It makes for a poor introduction to a lot of bands, discouraging me from seeking out their other work.