His studio EP – 2010′s Dagger Paths – received huge critical acclaim. Despite it’s EP length, it was named FACT Magazine’s #1 album of the year and Pitchfork’s #48 best, called “one of 2010′s finest underground records” by NME, and chosen a "Hidden Gem of 2010" by The Guardian. In November 2010, Pitchfork posted an article suggesting Barnes was part of a new generation of producer composers, alongside James Blake, Mount Kimbie, Bon Iver, Burial and Four Tet.
After 3 years of silence a new track - "Thor's Stone" - was dropped without warning in June 2013, receiving universal online coverage. Within 48 hours The FADER had published a think piece proclaiming the producer's music is "worth endless listens, endless re-examinations, endless re-contextualizing", and stating it "exists in that sweet spot of musical influence between everything and nothing."
Forest Swords' long awaited debut album Engravings was released in Aug 2013 through Tri Angle Records. The critical response has been unanimously positive, with Pitchfork giving an 8.5 Best New Music review and Resident Advisor a 4.5/5 review. Stereogum rated it at number 37 in their best albums of 2013 list, Wire Magazine at number 35, Pitchfork at number 34, Clash Magazine rated it at number 21, Dummy Magazine at number 16, and Tiny Mix Tapes at number 10.
Panic
Forest Swords Lyrics
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But the panic is on
I feel something's wrong
But the panic is on
But the panic is on
But the panic is on
I feel something's wrong
I feel something's wrong
But the panic is on
I'm so darn scared
Any moment you'll be gone
I'm so darn scared
Any moment you'll be
Forest Sword's song "Panic" is a haunting and poignant reflection on the feeling of anxiety that can overtake us in moments of uncertainty. The lyrics speak to the sense that something is not quite right, but that the feeling of panic and fear is so strong that it takes over and causes us to lose our grip on reality.
Throughout the song, the repetition of the phrase "but the panic is on" serves to further emphasize the all-consuming nature of anxiety and the way it can take hold of us and keep us locked in a state of terror. As the lyrics continue, the singer expresses their sense of vulnerability and fear in the face of an uncertain future, unsure of what might happen next or how to cope with the perceived threat.
Ultimately, "Panic" is a powerful meditation on the human experience of anxiety and how it can sweep us up in a wave of fear, leaving us feeling helpless and uncertain. Through its haunting melody and evocative lyrics, the song captures the deep emotional resonance of this complex and often overwhelming feeling, while offering a poignant reminder of the importance of staying grounded and connected in moments of crisis.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel something's wrong
A vague sense of unease and apprehension is present in the singer's mind
But the panic is on
Despite being unsure about the source of the distress, the singer is consumed by overwhelming fear and dread
I'm so darn scared
The singer is experiencing intense terror and trepidation
Any moment you'll be gone
The fear is linked to the possible loss of a loved one, creating a sense of imminent doom
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@madmoonrabbit
I love it when a song describes a universal, subjective feeling, sonically, accurately AND in a unique or novel way. This song is a perfect example. Panic can be a heavy slow, exhausting, undulating creep, specifically if what you are most terrified by takes time to truly manifest. I simply adore the realization of this track.
@elicassimir5878
Why isn't this comment pinned?? This was well-spoken
@noneya9035
Jesus. Incredible comment
@hellfeather2011
It gets you all up in in the soul
@thereverendepi_gee565
what?
@karanjotsingh1873
Like first you hear from your doctor"your disease is getting worse you are going to die"
Even after realise what he said doesn't seem real you expect to wake up and find it was just a bad dream
But as day go by disease shows worse symptoms panic hit slowly and gradually
As you see it coming slowly
But approching the end the finishline death
@orcasrising
forest swords' music is like those nightmares you wake up screaming from but somehow you still want more.
@hollowearthsounds
nobody does that you goose.
@orcasrising
man, this is exhausting already.
@blueinkheart
writedrunk.editdrunk 1) I love your username. Great strategy. 2) Usually when that happens to me it's because the nightmare left off at a point that gave the dream a dark implication for my real life and I need the end of it to be resolved or else I remain scared even after waking. (ex. someone curses me in the dream to die a horrible death, and I have some kind of anti-curse potion to stop them, but the dream ends before I get to use it).