Forest Sun has regaled audiences around the globe with his wealth of songs and stories, all sung and told with back porch ease and bonhomie. Sun's music has been compared to everyone from Jack Johnson and John Mayer to Van Morrison and Bob Dylan but his unique style is entirely his own.
He's opened for Bonnie Raitt, The Beach Boys, Steve Earle, Lyle Lovett, Jackson Browne, Keb Mo and Brett Dennen among others and collaborations on his many records include the likes of such musical luminaries as Jolie Holland, Sean Hayes, ALO, Hot Buttered Rum to name a few.
In 2007 he was awarded 1st place in the Pacific Song Writing Competition with Drops in the Ocean, and in 2009 his song Gurus and Rockstars from the album Harlequin Goodnight was nominated for best song in the Just Plain Folks Awards.
His music provided soundtracks for Land of Saints, A Common Thread, and 5th Symphony Document.
Forest Sun has been featured on KFOG Local Scene Vol. 1 and 3 and the Japanese compilations Surf Time vol. 1 and 2.
As well as producing his own records, (Not Afraid, Plenty, For the Story, Walk through Walls, So Nice, Harlequin Goodnight and the 2010 release of the children's record, Just for Fun) Forest Sun has produced Minneapolis song-writer Alex Goldfarb, the benefit CDs Songs for Laura Vol 1 and 2 and hosted the monthly Songbird Series at the Bazaar Cafe and Songbird Radio on KWMR.
Acoustically, he tours with Ingrid Serban singing harmonies and the full band includes David Phillips on lap steel, Steve Adams from ALO on bass and Michael Messer on drums.
It's one of those album closers that's enough to make you play the whole thing through again. 'Harlequin Goodnight' is altogether a quiet joy in a raucous world.
John Davy - No Depression
"Forest Sun is now my favorite new singer-songwriter... his songs are jaunty, timeless and spirit raising, even life-affirming." Mac McDonald, Monterey Herarld
“... alt country, folk-rock jams, creating a hodgepodge of comparisons that ranged from Jack Johnson to Ryan Adams to David Gray. ...even into Bob Dylan territory ... a daunting place to tread, but pulled off with the grace of a musical veteran”
Jessica Small, Santa Barbara Independent
"... a toe tapping adventure" Matt Kramer, Pacific Sun
"Music for for bright sunny days and warm nights. For getting it on and having a ball, for dancing naked in your kitchen." CD Baby
Bring Me Home
Forest Sun Lyrics
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And short the day
I still will travel on
And though my own resistance
Stand in my way
Your love will bring me home
Bring me home, bring me home
Though my eyes misguide me
And lead me astray
And my feet should steer me wrong
I know light will find me
And this I pray
Your love will bring me home
Bring me home, bring me home
Your love will bring me home
The lyrics to Forest Sun's "Bring Me Home" are about the journey of a person who is fighting to overcome their own resistance and find their way back home. The first two lines, "Though long the distance, and short the day," suggest that the journey is difficult and time is limited. Despite these challenges, the character is determined to continue on their journey. The line "Your love will bring me home" suggests that love is the ultimate motivation for the journey, and that the character feels supported and loved by someone who is waiting for them to return.
In the second verse, the person acknowledges that they may be led astray by their own eyes and feet, but they remain hopeful that they will find their way back home with the help of the light. The line "And this I pray" suggests that the character is seeking guidance and strength from a higher power to get them through this difficult journey.
Overall, the song is about the power of love to guide and support us through difficult times. It also touches on the theme of resilience and the belief that we can overcome our own obstacles with the right motivation.
Line by Line Meaning
Though long the distance
Despite the journey being long
And short the day
Even though there is not much time left
I still will travel on
I will continue forward despite the obstacles
And though my own resistance
Even if I resist or doubt myself
Stand in my way
And slow down my progress
Your love will bring me home
Your love will be my guiding light and help me reach my destination
Bring me home, bring me home
Please help me return home
Though my eyes misguide me
Even if what I see does not make sense
And lead me astray
And lead me in the wrong direction
And my feet should steer me wrong
And I unintentionally make wrong choices
I know light will find me
I trust that I will be guided towards the right path
And this I pray
And I hope for your help to guide me
Your love will bring me home
Your love will guide my way and help me reach my destination
Bring me home, bring me home
Please help me return home
Lyrics © FOREST SUN MUSIC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Forest Sun Schumacher
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Andy Z
Love the musicianship... and the dog does too, I can tell :)
Debnsync
Hi, thanks for sharing here and on Patreon. Your music and presentation are great. It’s important that we support one another in all of the arts, especially during these challenging times. BTW love your sweet pup, who is blessed with good family, music, and perfect place to live! The house and porch are much like the homes I have loved best, such great places, in the Blue Ridge Mountains, to get one’s head together around anything : in the country, surrounded by nature and a community of friends, including musicians, artists, writers, and thinkers. It was always great if someone was singing and playing an instrument whenever people gathered. Stay safe!
ForestSunMusic
thank you, Debbie!
Andy Z
LOVE the porch sessions!
ForestSunMusic
thank you, Andy!
Tristano Ambrogino
In Tennessee is an old saying...
If you want to achieve greatness stop asking for permission!
ForestSunMusic
thanks for that