For Emma, Forever Ago Lyrics
Bon Iver
Lyrics
So abruptly,
saw death on a sunny snow
For every life,
forgo the parable
Seek the light
my knees are cold
Running home, running home
Running home, running home
Go find another lover
to bring a, to string along
For all your lies,
you're still very lovable
I toured the land,
so many foreign roads
For Emma
Forever ago
Song & Lyrics Facts
Bon Iver's 'For Emma, Forever Ago' is the debut album of American indie folk band Bon Iver, released on July 2007. It was written and recorded by frontman Justin Vernon alone in a remote hunting cabin in Wisconsin during the winter of 2006-2007.
The lyrics are introspective and intimate, dealing with themes of heartbreak, regret and loneliness. The record features sparse instrumentation, primarily acoustic guitar, piano, drum machine and Vernon's distinctive falsetto vocals. The songwriting has been praised for its emotional depth and earned the group critical acclaim. To date, For Emma, Forever Ago has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide.