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
Coming Along
Forest Sun Lyrics
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Where do these bones belong?
Anywhere I lay my head
Anywhere I sing my song
By and by further on
We'll all be dead and gone
Further on by and by
If you're not coming along
Coming along, mmm-mmm-mm
Mostly I tend to struggle
Fight my way through each day
I just get myself in trouble
Delving deeper in the fray
By and by further on
It's only bound to make me strong
Further on by and by
All I can do is try
Guess I'm coming along
Why do I make it so hard?
How stubborn can one man be?
Been around the world while in my own backyard
You were waiting right here for me
Singing
Aren't you coming along?
Coming along
Aren't you coming along?
The lyrics to Forest Sun's "Coming Along" explore the theme of belonging and finding one's place in the world. The opening lines illustrate this with the question, "Where do I call home? Where do these bones belong?" The singer of the song is searching for his place in the world and comes to the conclusion that home is wherever he lays his head and sings his song. This suggests that he finds his identity in his music and the act of creating and performing it.
The chorus of the song takes on a more existential tone with the repetition of "By and by further on, we'll all be dead and gone." This serves as a reminder that time is fleeting and that the singer wants to make the most of his life before it's too late. He doesn't want to die without feeling like he's accomplished something meaningful. The repetition of "Coming along" in the chorus is a plea to those around him to join him on this journey of self-discovery and togetherness.
The second verse explores the singer's personal struggles with himself and his tendency to make things harder than they need to be. He questions his own stubbornness and acknowledges that sometimes he finds trouble where there doesn't need to be any. The realization that he has been around the world and yet still hadn't found what he was looking for is juxtaposed with the idea that it was waiting for him in his own backyard all along. Through these struggles, he comes to the conclusion that all he can do is try and keep moving forward to keep "coming along".
Line by Line Meaning
Where do I call home?
I am searching for a place where I feel like I belong.
Where do these bones belong?
I am wondering where my soul will find rest.
Anywhere I lay my head
As long as I have a place to rest, I can make it home.
Anywhere I sing my song
As long as I can express myself and sing, I feel at home.
By and by further on
As time goes on and life progresses.
We'll all be dead and gone
Eventually, we will all pass away and leave this world.
Further on by and by
As we move forward in life.
Lord I don't want to die
I am afraid of what will happen when I die.
If you're not coming along
If you are not willing to journey with me.
Mostly I tend to struggle
Usually, I find myself in difficult situations.
Fight my way through each day
I have to work hard to make it through every day.
I just get myself in trouble
I often find myself in bad situations because of my choices.
Delving deeper in the fray
I am getting further involved in a difficult or confusing situation.
It's only bound to make me strong
Going through tough situations will only make me stronger.
All I can do is try
The only thing I can do is keep trying my best.
Guess I'm coming along
I suppose I am making progress and moving forward in life.
Why do I make it so hard?
I am questioning why I always seem to make things difficult for myself.
How stubborn can one man be?
I am wondering why I am so resistant to change or other's suggestions.
Been around the world while in my own backyard
I have traveled to many places, but overlooked the beauty in my own surroundings.
You were waiting right here for me
I had someone or something valuable in my life all along, but didn't appreciate it until now.
Aren't you coming along?
Won't you join me on this journey?
Coming along
I am inviting you to come with me on this journey.
Aren't you coming along?
I really want you to join me and be a part of my life.
Lyrics © FOREST SUN MUSIC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Forest Sun Schumacher
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Fretlovr
Heard it on Pandora and had to hear it again. Thanks for posting.
@cheechforprez
and sparkly light shining through the snowy gaps in the sky, i'll still be lying here when you come by
@satanicaa
It stuns me that a song like this only has 4k views on youtube... makes absolutely no sense. Thanks for posting this unbelievable work of art
@ForestSunTV
Thank you!
@alexandradavis
Yeah how about 23k
@Melodicwhisper
Can't stop listening to this. I'm not joking, so soothing and calm. Amazing
@ForestSunTV
Thank you, Steffen!
@yellowhair03
love this.
@ForestSunTV
thank you
@fruitsytoots
Soft winter day. Lazy morning under quilted covers. Wintry light through windowpanes.