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Sean ~ Guitars
Free ~ Bass
Ron ~ Drums
Forevertree's name is inspired by Psalms 1:3, "He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers."
Forevertree have been around since the late 90's in some form or another...having seen a tremendous positive response with their first cd "Turning"....endorsements from Jackson guitars, Seymour Duncan pickups and more...the band quickly started touring Canada in support of that CD gaining fans across the country......the band came off the road and started to work on their next CD "Alien"....at the time Forevertree went through some personal changes and "Alien" was put on hold.
Fast forward to 2009, with many avenues and situations explored one of the original members(Geoff) had felt in his heart that it was time to see if Forevertree could be once more!...Geoff, Dwayne and Jeff were back with new Drummer Ron Mellegers it was time for Forvertree to rise!....or was it?....unfortunately Jeff Miller was unable to commit anymore due to his current position as guitarist for Blissed. through an onslot of possible new guitarists and auditions Forevertree came to a halt......but not for long!!!
Long time friend and fellow musician Sean McGowan was eventually offered the spot as new guitarist for Forvertree, being in contact off and on over the years Geoff and Sean still had history together and lo and behold FOREVERTREE was reborn! Forvertree finally completed "Alien" in the year 2009 after almost a decade......fans eagerly gobbled up the new cd....they had been waiting a long time for this!!!. For the last half of the year Forevertree saw some amazing things happening within and around the band, Being on the NUMBER 1 Spot for over 3 mnths on the Christian hard rock radio station and finishing the year(2009) as the third most requested band of 2009 above such groups as skillet, flyleaf, Brian Head Welch (ex-Korn) this was an amazing accomplishment....not to mention being played on as many radio stations as possible in the states....with radio tracking in Nashville, opening for Stryper in Toronto september of 2009 and much more.
The new single "higher" has just been launched to radio and is progressively climbing the charts..Forvertree, now back better and harder than ever have begun production on their newest cd "ZOMBIE" with all the new members and are very excited and hopeful for the future. With "ZOMBIE" being more aggressive and in your face the band has also maintained the commercial side of the music always maintaining and uplifting their positive message......FOREVERTREE a new and fresh experience for the masses!!
Alien
Forevertree Lyrics
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I may sound like you but I don't think
That were so different but were the same
We all need to call on a higher name
Some look within, some seek without
Some pray in silence while others shout
The more we look the more we see
Your ways are not my ways........Alien
This is not my home I'm passing by
When He comes I know I'll fly
I'll say goodbye to this world of sin
I won't look back to where I've been
Your ways are not my ways......Alien
The song "Alien" by Forevertree speaks about the feeling of not belonging in this world and the longing for a higher power or God. The first verse emphasizes the commonality between humans, that we may look and sound alike, but we are different in our thoughts and beliefs. The highlighted phrase, "were so different but were the same," conveys the idea that despite our differences, we are all essentially seeking the same thing - a connection to a higher power. The second verse talks about the different ways people seek this connection, some look within themselves, while others seek externally, and some pray silently while others express themselves loudly. Ultimately, the song conveys the message that if we bend our knee and seek God's face, we will find the answers we seek.
The repeated phrase, "Your ways are not my ways......Alien," is a reference to a bible quote from Isaiah 55:8-9, where God states that his thoughts and ways are higher than ours. This line emphasizes that we as humans on this earth might not understand the ways of God, but we should trust in his plan and seek him nonetheless.
Line by Line Meaning
I look like you but I'm not like you
Though we may have similar physical appearances, I differ from you in my thoughts and beliefs
I may sound like you but I don't think
Although my words may resemble yours, my internal ideas and opinions may differ
That were so different but were the same
At our core, we all share the same human experience despite our external differences
We all need to call on a higher name
Regardless of our individual beliefs, we all require something greater to look up to and call upon in times of need
Some look within, some seek without
Different people have different approaches to understanding themselves and the world around them, either through introspection or external exploration
Some pray in silence while others shout
Every individual has their own unique way of expressing their spirituality and communicating with a higher power
The more we look the more we see
The deeper we delve into our inner selves and explore the world, the more we discover about our true nature and our place in the universe
We will see God's face if we bend our knee
Through humility and submission to a higher power, we can experience a deeper connection with the divine and discover more meaning in life
Your ways are not my ways........Alien
God operates in ways that may be beyond my comprehension and understanding, making me feel like an outsider and different from those who understand
This is not my home I'm passing by
As a spiritual being, I do not belong to this material world and am only here for a temporary time
When He comes I know I'll fly
At the end of my earthly journey, I believe I will transcend to a higher plane of existence
I'll say goodbye to this world of sin
As an imperfect human, I look forward to leaving behind a world marred by sin and suffering
I won't look back to where I've been
Once I have moved on from this world to the next, I will not dwell on the past and instead focus on the future and all that lies ahead
Contributed by Isabelle Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.