Forest Families Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Too far away from the city
Some kids left on their own
They said we had a communist in the family
I had to wear a mask

Too far away from the city
We had to make this room
Fathers were football players, Volvo workers, policemen
What the mothers did I didn't know


[Chorus]
Music tonight
I just want your music tonight

[Verse 2]
I saw her by the organ
She was laughing while pressing the keys

She said my favourite book was dirty and
You should not show you can read

Too far away from the city
We never heard its noise

We learned how to stay fit and things like
Green tones hide the blush


[Chorus]
Music tonight
I just want your music tonight
Music tonight
I just want your music tonight
[Verse 3]
Too far away from the city
We came to breathe clean air
Nature lover's safe oasis
And the mothers walked towards the forest


[Chorus]
Music tonight
I just want your music tonight
Music tonight
I just want your music tonight

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It is a song from the album “Silent Shout”, which is the third studio album by Swedish electronic music duo The Knife. It was released on 17 February 2006 by Rabid Records.

Minimalistic sound, just synth.

The lyrics could be understood as a description of a religious society living in the nature far away from the city. This society has clear views on how gender should be performed.

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Release Date
February 17, 2006
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