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
Tumbleweed
Forest Sun Lyrics
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Into your sea
I will not drown
Your here with me
If I sink like a stone
Or ride on the waves
I'm not alone
Your love is the wind in my sails
Weather cloudy or fair
Travel where I may
I know I'll find you there
Every desert was an ocean
Every sea shall turn to sand
Your love meets my devotion
Where the water meets the land
So plant me your seed
And I will grow
Into a tumbleweed
Then let your winds blow. Let em blow 'cause
Your love is the wind in my sails
Weather cloudy or fair
Travel where I may
I know I'll find you there
Your love is the wind in my sails
Whether cloudy or clear
Travel where I may
I know I'll find you here
Your love is the wind in my sails
Whether cloudy or clear
Travel where I may
I know I'll find you here
Your love is the wind in my sails
Whether cloudy or clear
Travel where I may
I know I'll find you here
The song starts with the singer wanting to fall into their lover's sea. It is symbolic of the singer wanting to immerse themselves completely in their lover's life and emotions. The sea can be a dangerous place, but the singer is assured that they will not drown as their lover is with them. The second stanza continues with the water imagery where the singer talks about sinking like a stone or riding on the waves. However, they are not afraid as their lover is with them. The chorus talks about how the lover's love is like the wind in the singer's sails, guiding them through life's ups and downs.
The third stanza talks about how every desert was once an ocean and every sea will turn to sand. This line suggests an impermanence in life and everything changes eventually. But, the singer is certain that their love will endure and meet their devotion where the water meets the land. The fourth stanza talks about the seed being planted, and the singer will grow into a tumbleweed. This imagery is symbolic of the singer being free and nomadic, ready to go wherever the wind takes them as long as their lover's love is the guiding force.
Overall, the song's message is about the singer's unshakeable faith in their lover's love. They are ready to face any challenge or change that comes their way because they know they will always find their way back to their lover.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me fall down
Allow me to submit myself to you
Into your sea
Into your vast and endless love
I will not drown
I will not be overwhelmed by or lost in your love
Your here with me
Your presence is always beside me
If I sink like a stone
If I become weighted down by doubts or troubles
Or ride on the waves
Or if everything is going smoothly for me
I'm not alone
I'm not isolated or without support
I'm not afraid
I'm not scared or anxious because of your love
Your love is the wind in my sails
Your love is what motivates and guides me
Weather cloudy or fair
Whether times are good or bad
Travel where I may
No matter where my journey takes me
I know I'll find you there
I know your presence will always be there to support me
Every desert was an ocean
Even the most barren or desolate place has the potential to be nourished
Every sea shall turn to sand
Even the most vast or unchanging thing can be altered over time
Your love meets my devotion
Your love is in harmony with my loyalty and commitment to you
Where the water meets the land
At the intersection of the fluid and the solid, where change and stability coexist
So plant me your seed
Allow me to be the recipient of your love
And I will grow
And I will flourish and become stronger
Into a tumbleweed
Into something dynamic and free rather than rooted or immobile
Then let your winds blow.
Allow me to be moved by and be receptive to your love
Let em blow 'cause
Let them move me along because
Your love is the wind in my sails
Your love continues to motivate, inspire, and guide me
Whether cloudy or clear
No matter what my circumstances may be
Travel where I may
No matter where my journey takes me
I know I'll find you here
I know your presence will always be with me
Your love is the wind in my sails
Your love is what motivates and guides me
Whether cloudy or clear
No matter what my circumstances may be
Travel where I may
No matter where my journey takes me
I know I'll find you here
I know your presence will always be with me
Your love is the wind in my sails
Your love is what motivates and guides me
Whether cloudy or clear
No matter what my circumstances may be
Travel where I may
No matter where my journey takes me
I know I'll find you here
I know your presence will always be with me
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Forest Sun Schumacher
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