In the beginning of 1998 Johan Svensson showed interest in the band and joined on guitar/bass. This new line-up didn’t last long since we had different aims and after some months Forest of Shadows was once again a one-man band. After Johan’s departure I started to redo the recordings of the old songs and in may 1998 the same four songs were released on the first real demo, titled “The Silent Cry”. During the release of the demo I got in contact with a friend of a friend, Micce Andersson, who found my band interesting and wanted to help me out. Almost instantly we wrote the opening riff of “Eternal Autumn” and started discussing some old songs to re-record.
In the beginning of 1999 we contacted Katatonia and asked them if we could do a cover of their masterpiece “Rainroom”. They approved and we recorded the song as well as a new version of “The Silent Cry”. In may 1999, a year after the release of the first demo, we released a promo called “promotion-cd 1999” which featured these two song. The intention of the promo was to show our new direction and sound which was a success since we recieved good critics from both friends and zines. We were really satisfied with what we had accomplished and ready to take it all a step further.
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Selfdestructive
Forest of Shadows Lyrics
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[Arranged by Niclas Frohagen 2007-2008]
[Lyrics written by Niclas Frohagen 2007]
Listen, to the sound of falling
The decline of a beautiful yesterday
Spiraling down a pitch black forever
Into the essence of your desperate idea
Feeding upon its own poisoned fruits
And craving for our final decline
To let go and be pulled beneath
Can you hear it, the lamenting river
The river that has whispered our names
Once i stared into its cold black eye
As if tomorrow would never come
Sometimes i wonder if you do the same
If you yearn for that deadly kiss
Wanting to escape your plaguing burden
And reach out for a moment of peace
I never thought it would come to this
That we would end up in this weary state
Like shades of a forgotten Eden
In constant denial of all that was us
Killing ourselves to live a lie
Killing ourselves without knowing why
Searching for peace but finding pain
We are suffering from selfish ambitions
The song "Selfdestructive" by Forest of Shadows is a melancholic and introspective piece that delves into the themes of desperation, self-destruction, and the yearning for peace. The opening lines of the song invite the listener to "listen to the sound of falling" which represents the decline of a once-beautiful world. The singer talks about being trapped in a vicious cycle of his own creation that feeds on his own "poisoned fruits" and leading to the "final decline." He craves for a moment of peace, to let go and be pulled beneath.
The second verse turns towards the river which represents the passage of time and the inevitability of change. The singer wonders if others feel the same way as he does, yearning for an escape from their burdens. However, he acknowledges that this is a self-destructive path that offers no real respite. The final lines of the chorus reveal the real chaos that reigns within their minds, searching for peace but finding pain.
Overall, the song reflects upon the darker aspects of human existence and the internal struggles that we all face. It offers an introspective and bleak look at the feelings of hopelessness that we may have at times.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen, to the sound of falling
Pay attention to the downfall
The decline of a beautiful yesterday
The end of a beautiful past
Spiraling down a pitch black forever
Going down a never-ending dark path
Into the essence of your desperate idea
Embracing your own desperate thoughts
A creation of a weary and exhausted mind
A product of a tired and drained mind
Feeding upon its own poisoned fruits
Nourishing itself with its own harmful thoughts
And craving for our final decline
Longing for the end
To let go and be pulled beneath
Release and succumb to the darkness
Can you hear it, the lamenting river
Can you listen to the sorrowful river
The river that has whispered our names
The river that knows us by name
Once I stared into its cold black eye
Once I looked into its cold and dark depths
As if tomorrow would never come
As if there is no future
Sometimes I wonder if you do the same
I wonder if you also contemplate the same thing
If you yearn for that deadly kiss
If you desire the end
Wanting to escape your plaguing burden
Wishing to get rid of your heavy troubles
And reach out for a moment of peace
And seek a brief moment of tranquility
I never thought it would come to this
I never expected it to end this way
That we would end up in this weary state
That we would find ourselves in this tired condition
Like shades of a forgotten Eden
Like ghosts of a paradise lost
In constant denial of all that was us
Refusing to accept what we used to be
Killing ourselves to live a lie
Destroying ourselves to sustain a falsehood
Killing ourselves without knowing why
Harming ourselves without understanding the reason
Searching for peace but finding pain
Looking for serenity but encountering suffering
We are suffering from selfish ambitions
Our egocentric aspirations are causing us distress
Contributed by Isaiah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jonatas Medeiros
Listen, to the sound of falling
The decline of a beautiful yesterday
Spiraling down a pitch black forever
Into the essence of your desperate idea
A creation of a weary and exhausted mind
Feeding upon its own poisoned fruits
And craving for our final decline
To let go and be pulled beneath
Can you hear it, the lamenting river
The river that has whispered our names
Once i stared into its cold black eye
As if tomorrow would never come
Sometimes i wonder if you do the same
If you yearn for that deadly kiss
Wanting to escape your plaguing burden
And reach out for a moment of peace
I never thought it would come to this
That we would end up in this weary state
Like shades of a forgotten Eden
In constant denial of all that was us
Killing ourselves to live a lie
Killing ourselves without knowing why
Searching for peace but finding pain
We are suffering from selfish ambitions
Jonatas Medeiros
Listen, to the sound of falling
The decline of a beautiful yesterday
Spiraling down a pitch black forever
Into the essence of your desperate idea
A creation of a weary and exhausted mind
Feeding upon its own poisoned fruits
And craving for our final decline
To let go and be pulled beneath
Can you hear it, the lamenting river
The river that has whispered our names
Once i stared into its cold black eye
As if tomorrow would never come
Sometimes i wonder if you do the same
If you yearn for that deadly kiss
Wanting to escape your plaguing burden
And reach out for a moment of peace
I never thought it would come to this
That we would end up in this weary state
Like shades of a forgotten Eden
In constant denial of all that was us
Killing ourselves to live a lie
Killing ourselves without knowing why
Searching for peace but finding pain
We are suffering from selfish ambitions
SHINOBI LEGENDARY
Jonatas Medeiros thank you so much 😙😙😙
Josef Havlík
One of the best doom metal song for me...
chaser
Just to get it right: Forest Of Shadows consists of only ONE member, the founder, Niclas Frohagen. That's why a FoS concert is impossible, while Niclas plays all the instruments and sings. For more info, look up his site, forestofshadows(dot)com. And yes, it's truly awesome & beautiful piece of metal. CDs can be purchaser everywhere, but mostly in import CD stores. All my respects to Niclas Frohagen.
gustavo fernandes
i need more songs like this masterpiece guys! can anyone recommend me?
Faisal Nawab
I have been listening to this for nearly half a decade :) great band
M M
Yo ,,, call me ,,, looool
satanloveskady
im big fan of FOS too! they're incredibly awesome! love their recent stuff also old stuff, i hope i can get their CD as soon as possible.
niun10
Forest of shadows is one of the best metal groups of all time.
Anderson Quintino
I love this song! I,m from Brazil. Forest of shadows is very good!