The debut album, 2001's Bold, was released under the moniker Readymade and followed a pair of earlier EPs for French label F Communications. The record features guest appearances from Sylvian as well as Juice Aleem and encompasses elements of dark downtempo, quirky house, and minimal techno.
Babilonia followed on London label Peacefrog in 2005, and added baroque pop and folk stylings. Vocal contributions come from Feist, Sylvian, and Yael Naïm.
A fire in the forest
Readymade FC Lyrics
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Above the gray sky
I will try to find it
Yes, I will try
My mind has been wandering
I hardly noticed
It's running on it's own steam
I let it go
A penny for your secrets
And standing in the window
Not out here where it belongs
There's a fire in the forest
It's taking down some trees
When things are overwhelming
I let 'em be
I would like to see you
It's lovely to see you
Come and take me somewhere
Come take me out
There is always sunshine
Far above the gray sky
I know that I will find it
Yes, I will try
The lyrics of Readymade FC's song "A Fire in the Forest" speak of hope and resilience in the face of difficulties. The opening lines suggest that there is always a bright side even when everything seems bleak. The singer expresses a determination to find that sunshine and hold on to it. The second stanza highlights a sense of detachment as the mind wanders off and takes on a life of its own. Yet, the singer seems to accept this state of mind and goes on to reminisce about a childhood that is now only a memory.
In the chorus, the metaphor of a forest fire is used to describe an overwhelming situation. Rather than trying to put out the fire, the singer chooses to leave it be and wait for it to pass. The constant "there is always sunshine" refrain reinforces the idea that no matter how bad things get, there is always hope.
The song seems to be about finding strength in the face of adversity and acknowledging the fleeting nature of life. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is still holding on to memories of the past while trying to move forward in the present.
Line by Line Meaning
There is always sunshine
Even in the darkest of times, there is always hope and light.
Above the gray sky
Despite the bleak and colorless exterior, there is brightness beyond it all.
I will try to find it
Although it may be difficult, I will make an effort to seek out the positivity in any situation.
Yes, I will try
I am determined to look for the good and keep pushing forward.
My mind has been wandering
My thoughts have been drifting aimlessly without clear direction or purpose.
I hardly noticed
I was so caught up in my wandering thoughts that I didn't even realize it was happening.
It's running on its own steam
My mind is continuing to wander without any active effort on my part.
I let it go
I decided to stop trying to control my thoughts and just let them go where they please.
Oh, here comes my childhood
Memories from my childhood are suddenly flooding back to me.
A penny for your secrets
I am curious about what others are keeping hidden or private.
And standing in the window
I am observing the world from a distance rather than actively participating in it.
Not out here where it belongs
I feel like I don't quite fit in with the rest of the world and am more comfortable on the sidelines.
There's a fire in the forest
There is chaos and destruction happening around me.
It's taking down some trees
The chaos and destruction is affecting the world and environment around me.
When things are overwhelming
When life becomes too much and seems impossible to handle.
I let 'em be
Instead of trying to control my surroundings, I accept them for what they are and let things run their course.
I would like to see you
I miss and desire the presence of someone special.
It's lovely to see you
Being around that person brings joy and warmth to my life.
Come and take me somewhere
I am looking for a change of pace or scenery and would like someone to take me away from my current situation.
Come take me out
I want to escape my current circumstances and be taken on an adventure.
There is always sunshine
Despite any hardships or struggles, positivity and light can always be found.
Far above the gray sky
The light and positivity can be found above the dull exterior of the world.
I know that I will find it
I believe in my ability to seek out the good and find joy in the world.
Yes, I will try
I am determined to continue my search for positivity and let it guide me through life.
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