From San Diego, California, the band Future of Forestry draws their name fr… Read Full Bio ↴From San Diego, California, the band Future of Forestry draws their name from the title of a C.S Lewis poem. Long time band mates, Eric Owyoung and Nick Maybury (from their previous band Something Like Silas) joined forces with Luke Floeter (Bass) and Spencer Kim (Drums) to form the creative sound of Future of Forestry. Veering from the saturated and homogenous pop culture, the band has cast out into deeper waters to draw from the essence of life in music.

Ken Andrews (Failure, Year of the Rabbit, Mae) produced their Debut album, "Twilight", which was released January 23, 2007 on Credential Recordings.

Since the release of their debut, the band, now focused around Eric Owyoung and a rotating cast of members, released the Advent Christmas EP over the Christmas of 2008.

This was followed up by the Travel series of albums, Travel, Travel II and Travel III, to be released on 30th June 2010. Three sets with six tracks each, and released just months apart; Travel, Travel II, and Travel III use the carriers of air, sea, and land respectively to explore our temporary struggles and eternal hopes, ultimately discovering what matters most.

The band will tour as a Trio for the '3tour' in 2010, with Eric Owyoung being joined by T.J. Hill and Liz Lee.

Pie Jesu
Future of Forestry Lyrics

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Pie Jesu,
Qui tollis peccata mundi
Dona eis requiem.

Agnus Dei,
Qui tollis peccata mundi,
Dona eis requiem

Sempiternam.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Future of Forestry's "Pie Jesu" are a Latin hymn to Jesus, sung in requiem mass for the dead. The first stanza "Pie Jesu, Qui tollis pecatta mundi, Dona eis requiem" translates to "Merciful Jesus, who takes away the sins of the world, grant them rest." This is a plea for mercy and forgiveness for the departed souls, seeking a peaceful resting place.

The second stanza "Agnus Dei, Qui tollis peccata mundi, Dona eis requiem sempiternam" means "Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant them eternal rest." The reference to the Lamb of God is significant as it signals sacrifice, and here it suggests that it is through the sacrifice of Jesus that the departed may gain eternal rest. The repetition of "Dona eis requiem" in both stanzas further emphasizes the plea for mercy and rest.

Overall, the lyrics of "Pie Jesu" are a beautiful and powerful hymn that evokes a sense of calm and peace for those who have passed away. It seeks God's mercy and forgiveness, and ultimately, eternal rest for the souls of the departed.

Line by Line Meaning

Pie Jesu,
Oh gentle Jesus,

Qui tollis peccata mundi
You who take away the sins of the world,

Dona eis requiem.
Grant them rest.

Agnus Dei,
Lamb of God,

Qui tollis peccata mundi,
You who take away the sins of the world,

Dona eis requiem
Grant them rest

Sempiternam.
Eternal.

Writer(s): Andrew Lloyd-Webber

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