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
Plenty
Forest Sun Lyrics
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Roll with me 'til we're dizzy down these green grassy hills
We'll lay at the bottom and watch the clouds spin
Get up, run to the top we'll do it all again
There is plenty
There is plenty of all we need
Sunshine on our backs
Ain't no hurry
There's no place I've got to be
Just right here loving you
Yeah, with you loving me
Climb with me up this apple tree and we'll sit awhile up there
Just to see what we can see, come on I double dare you
I'll pick the best fruit just for you and I'll rub it 'til it shines
Let your legs dangle down and we'll talk about whatever is on our minds
There is plenty
There is plenty of all we need
Sunshine on our backs
The sweet air we breathe
I'm not worried
There's no place I'd rather be
Just right here loving you
Yeah, with you loving me
Love me, yeah
Loving me
The song "Plenty" by Forest Sun is a beautiful and simple love song that expresses the joy of being in nature and spending time with someone you love. The lyrics encourage the listener to roll down the green grassy hills, and then climb up an apple tree to enjoy a moment of peacefulness and conversation while admiring the view. The song is an ode to the simple pleasures in life, such as sun on your back, fresh air to breathe, and the company of someone special. The singer of the song is not in a hurry and there's no place he'd rather be than with his loved one enjoying the moment.
The first verse sets up the atmosphere and the tone of the song. The singer invites his loved one to roll down the green grassy hills with him, an invitation to play and have fun together. The second line repeats the invitation, suggesting that the singer wants to stay in this moment for as long as they can. The second verse changes the scene to an apple tree that the singer invites his partner to climb. The tree is a symbol of growth, stability, and the cycle of life. The singer offers to pick the best fruit for his loved one, and then rub it until it shines, which is a gesture of love and care.
The chorus of the song is a declaration of abundance and the gratitude of the moment. The singer acknowledges that there's plenty of all they need, which is a reminder that they have everything they need at that moment. They have sunshine on their backs and sweet air to breathe, which represents the beauty and richness of their surroundings. The repetition of "there is plenty" emphasizes the abundance of life and the fact that they don't have to worry about anything.
Overall, the song is an invitation to slow down, enjoy the natural world and the company of our loved ones. It's a reminder that there's plenty of beauty and abundance around us if we take the time to notice it. The lyrics capture the essence of a peaceful and joyful moment, which makes this song perfect to listen to when we need a break from the chaos of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Roll with me 'til we're dizzy down these green grassy hills
Let's enjoy the simple pleasures in life without worrying about where we're going, just enjoy the ride
We'll lay at the bottom and watch the clouds spin
Take time to appreciate the beauty in the world around us
Get up, run to the top we'll do it all again
Life is a cycle, let's enjoy the ups and downs together
There is plenty
We have enough, let's appreciate what we have
There is plenty of all we need
We don't need much to be happy, as long as we have each other and the simple pleasures in life
Sunshine on our backs
Let's bask in the warmth and happiness that comes from being together
The sweet air we breathe
Let's appreciate the simple things in life, like fresh air
Ain't no hurry
We don't need to rush through life, let's take our time and enjoy each moment
There's no place I've got to be
Being with you is all I need, I don't need to be anywhere else
Just right here loving you
Being in your presence brings me happiness and contentment
Yeah, with you loving me
Our love for each other is all we need to be happy
Climb with me up this apple tree and we'll sit awhile up there
Let's enjoy the simple pleasures in life, like climbing trees and enjoying nature
Just to see what we can see, come on I double dare you
Let's take risks and enjoy life's adventures together
I'll pick the best fruit just for you and I'll rub it 'til it shines
I want to give you the best of everything and make sure you feel loved and appreciated
Let your legs dangle down and we'll talk about whatever is on our minds
Let's have deep conversations and connect on a deeper level, sharing our thoughts and feelings
I'm not worried
I don't need to worry because I have you by my side
There's no place I'd rather be
Being with you is where I feel happiest and most content
Just right here loving you
Being in your presence brings me happiness and contentment
Yeah, with you loving me
Our love for each other is all we need to be happy
Love me, yeah
Expressing love and affection brings us closer together
Loving me
Our shared love and affection for each other is what brings us joy and happiness
Lyrics © FOREST SUN MUSIC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Forest Sun Schumacher
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