There are at least five bands with the name Forlorn. Here are the three of … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least five bands with the name Forlorn. Here are the three of them:

1. Forlorn was a Doom metal band from Gävle, Sweden. Which is known as "pre-Isole" band. They were founded in 1991 and through 10 years (until 2001) released 6 demos. Then the band was renamed to Isole.

2. Through the band 122-Stab Wounds, Alvarin & C. Worhn hooked up to form the fundament of Forlorn. At this point, Forlorn was still a mere project in the developmental stages. While working on their debut EP.

Forlorn signed a deal with Head Not Found to release 2 CD's. Soon thereafter, Forlorn were joined by S. Aske on vocals and the first EP was completed. The work for "THE CRYSTAL PALACE", their full-length debut, began early after the recording of the EP; and was to be the final release on Head Not Found and with vocalist S. Aske.

In 1999, Forlorn signed a 2 CD contract with Napalm Records. The release
of their Napalm Records debut resulted in the piece "OPUS III - AD CAELESTIS RES", which took a new turn in the Forlorn saga, both musically and lyrically. Still dealing with epic stories, the music went on to become more intense, yet keeping the atmospherical elements intact.

After the release of "OPUS III", a major change happened in the Forlorn camp which would prove to be a turningpoint. C. Worhn announced his departure and from there on Alvarin sought out new members who could participate in evolving Forlorn and who was sure to be devoting, all as one...one as all...

To correspond with the all new Forlorn, Alvarin changed his artist-name accordingly, and now goes under the artist-name "Hennex". Hennex found such members through engaging a talented BM drummer, S. Winter, whose dedication and seriousness would be an inspirational source for the band. Next to be recruited was Dolgar, who by then had just left Gehenna due to internal conflicts. When asked to join Forlorn, he did with extreme dedication and with new ideas which will rock the very foundation of BM. Next in line Forlorn found Vulpes, originally a devoted and brilliant guitarplayer, but was asked to join Forlorn on bass. He accepted and has from there on been a permanent and fully dedicated member.

Forlorn also recruited Iego to handle the keys, however, things did not work out the the band hoped for, so Forlorn subsequently recruited a new keyboardplayer; B. Lonafell - a talented and skilled musician, but once again it was the wrong man for the job. These days Forlorn are happy being the strengt of four, but have recruited Kine Hult (keyboard) for live shows. And by this Forlorn has come full circle. The machinery...the horsemen...the power is unleashed - prepare for metal worthy the gods of time!

Their latest audio-chapter "HYBERNATION" has gained massive acclamation around the world, and the band are now claiming new times as well as new ground!!!

3. Forlorn, a metal act from the West Midlands in England. Exploding on the metal scene in early 2006, they have created a sound which is powerful, yet remains unique when compared to other metal acts. Forlorn are known for their heavy sound and strong live performances.

In 2009 they were signed up by London based Rising Records, & released their first full album in September 2010 - 'The Rotting'. They have previously released two EPs - 'Hearts to War' (2007) and 'The Forlorn Hope' (2008).

www.myspace.com/forlornmusic

4. A medieval dark ambient project from Scorpio V of Metatron Omega and Wyxina, name since changed to Medievalist.

Grow City
Forlorn Lyrics

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I find me, in Grow city
I find life in quantity
Quality has perished
I search through social caves
Through reckless minds
Strap me down;
I might fail just to displace you

I am a drug of my own,
No need for leedles
No need for candles
I get high on instict
The survival structures of my soul
Survival structures of hate

A scrubbed knee, my only witness
I carwl infinitely,
Through snoring democracy

Uprising in numbers
Countless, meaningful
The lack of soul
The coming of metal
Clinical streets
Organ dumpterst on every corner

Now let's dump each other
In Grow city

Overall Meaning

The song "Grow City" by Forlorn deals with the complex and multifaceted nature of human relationships in a rapidly developing metropolis. The opening lines "I find me, in Grow City, I find life in quantity" suggest that the singer has found a new identity by immersing himself in the bustling city that is Grow City. However, this identity is informed more by the quantity of experiences the singer has had in the city than their quality, which has "perished". The next lines, "I search through social caves, through reckless minds", further emphasize the singer's quest for meaning in a place where he exists amidst a sea of strangers.

The lines "Strap me down, I might fail just to displace you" suggest that the singer may feel like an outsider in Grow City, and that even his moments of failure may be an attempt to assert his identity in a place where it is constantly under threat. The next few lines mention the singer's dependence on his instincts, and his disdain for the structures that govern his existence in the city. The line "Organ dumpers on every corner" further emphasizes the indifference of the city to human life, as it implies that even human organs are discarded without a thought.

Overall, "Grow City" is a song about the push and pull of human relationships in a metropolis. It touches upon themes such as identity, alienation, and the search for meaning in a world that is indifferent to one's existence. The song is a clear reflection of the modern-day urban experience, where relationships are often transactional and fleeting, and one's identity is constantly being challenged by the hustle and bustle of the city.

Line by Line Meaning

I find me, in Grow city
I have found myself in the city of growth

I find life in quantity
I see a lot of life around me

Quality has perished
The quality of life is deteriorating

I search through social caves
I explore the depths of society

Through reckless minds
Amongst reckless people

Strap me down;
Restraints bring me down

I might fail just to displace you
I may not succeed, but I will try to replace you

I am a drug of my own,
I am addicted to myself

No need for leedles
No need for needles

No need for candles
No need for light

I get high on instict
I am driven by instinct