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Sean ~ Guitars
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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!!
Beast
Forevertree Lyrics
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I see them on the streets
And they look right through me
I throw them money
But I won't give my time
I see myself
In the eyes of the hopeless
In the mirror of their lives
Am I a monster or a beast?
To ignore the least of these
Break my heart and please forgive me
I look away
When I see them on my big screen
I don't feel a thing When 20 thousand die
I am numb to the fact that they're starving
I'm tired of seeing orphans covered in flies
The lyrics of Forevertree's song "Beast" describe the internal turmoil of someone who realizes that they have become numb and indifferent to the suffering of others. The singer of the song recognizes their selfishness and their tendency to prioritize their own desires rather than the needs of those who are less fortunate. They see themselves as a "monster or a beast" and beg for forgiveness for their apathy and ignorance.
The song captures the universal struggle of grappling with one's privilege and power, and how it can lead to a form of blindness that renders people unable to connect with others who are marginalized. The lyrics highlight the complexities of these dynamics, as the singer does feel guilty and troubled by their indifference, but struggles to find a way to meaningfully engage with the people who they are overlooking.
Overall, "Beast" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that encourages us to confront our own biases and question our assumptions, and encourages us to move towards greater empathy and understanding for others.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at me
I want to examine and reflect on myself and my actions.
I see them on the streets
And they look right through me
I throw them money
But I won't give my time
I encounter people who are in dire straits, but I don't give them genuine attention or support.
I see myself
In the eyes of the hopeless
I don't want to look
In the mirror of their lives
When I see those who are desperate, I am reminded of the negative aspects of my own life, but I do not want to acknowledge the similarities.
Am I a monster or a beast?
To ignore the least of these
Break my heart and please forgive me
I am questioning whether I am behaving monstrously or cruelty by disregarding and mistreating those who society marginalizes. I ask for forgiveness.
I look away
When I see them on my big screen
I don't feel a thing When 20 thousand die
I am numb to the fact that they're starving
I turn my focus away from people who are suffering and dying that I see on TV, and the enormity of the tragedy does not register with me.
I'm tired of seeing orphans covered in flies
I am fatigued and disgusted by the sight of innocent children living in filth and misery.
Contributed by Asher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.