“The Forest” is the fourth song on José González’s most recent album, Vestiges and Claws.
In an album review from the Consequence of Sound, Dusty Henry writes: ‘On “The Forest,” he dotingly describes the rain and mountain landscapes. He’s so caught up in the beauty of everything that he neglects th...
[Verse 1]
Why didn't you tell?
Why didn't I know?
Landscapes blurred by rain
Mountains covered in snow
[Chorus]
Why didn't I see
The forest on fire behind the trees?
[Verse 2]
Why didn't I feel?
Why didn't you show?
The cracks under the bridge
The gaps along the road?
[Chorus]
Why didn't I see
The forest on fire behind the trees?
[Chorus]
Why didn't I see
The forest on fire behind the trees?
The Forest was written by José González.
The Forest was produced by José González.
José González released The Forest on Tue Feb 17 2015.