Forest Sun (born Forest Sun Schumacher, in Glens Falls, New York, on August… Read Full Bio ↴Forest Sun (born Forest Sun Schumacher, in Glens Falls, New York, on August 6, 1973) is an American singer-songwriter based in San Francisco.

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

Carry On
Forest Sun Lyrics

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Here I am again
On the spirals bend
Am I going out?
Am I coming in?

Let this moment receive me
Kick me out of bed and knock me out the door
Let your love retrieve me

Remind me what I came here for

Oh, and help me carry on, carry on
Oh, and help me carry on, carry on

Sometimes I''m motion sick
And all I want to do is stand still
Other times I feel like i'm going to burst
And I need to run, dance, cry, yell until

Oh, I can carry on, carry on
Oh, I can carry on, carry on

Sometimes the love and laughter come easy
They just roll and tumble from your smile
And the past no longer lingers
And the future is just a little while

Oh, I can carry on, carry on
Oh, I can carry on, carry on

Overall Meaning

The song "Carry On" by Forest Sun is a reflection on the twists and turns of life and the need for love and support to move forward. The lyrics suggest a feeling of confusion and uncertainty with the lines "Here I am again, On the spirals bend, Am I going out? Am I coming in?" The singer is unsure of their direction and needs a moment to pause and take stock of the situation.

In the chorus, the singer pleads for help to "carry on" through these uncertain times. They want to be kicked out of their comfort zone and reminded of what they've come here for. The next verse reflects the extremes of emotions one can experience, feeling motion sick and wanting to stand still one moment, bursting with energy and needing to run, dance, cry, or yell the next. Through it all, the singer recognizes that they can carry on with the support of others.

The final verse paints a picture of a moment in time where love and laughter come easy, and the past and future fade away. It's a reminder that life is full of ups and downs, but in those moments of joy and connection, it's easier to carry on. The repetition of the chorus throughout the song reinforces the idea that life is a journey, full of twists and turns, but with support and love, we can carry on.

Line by Line Meaning

Here I am again
I am facing a familiar situation or cycle

On the spirals bend
I feel like I am on a spiral, continuously moving without a clear direction

Am I going out?
I question if I am moving forward in my life or not

Am I coming in?
I question if I am making progress or just standing still

Let this moment receive me
I am open to being present in this moment

Kick me out of bed and knock me out the door
Wake me up and push me to take action

Let your love retrieve me
I need love to help me find my way

Remind me what I came here for
I need to have a clear purpose in my actions

Oh, and help me carry on, carry on
I am asking for help to keep moving forward

Sometimes I'm motion sick
I feel overwhelmed and unable to find stability

And all I want to do is stand still
I just want to rest and stop moving