The Cure - A Forest Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was 'A Forest' by The Cure released?

   'A Forest' was released as a single on March 28, 1980. It was part of The Cure's second album, Seventeen Seconds.

2. Who co-produced 'A Forest'?

   'A Forest' was co-produced by Mike Hedges and The Cure's frontman, Robert Smith.

3. What notable live performance incident involved the song 'A Forest'?

   At the 1981 Werchter Festival in Belgium, The Cure extended their set with a 9-minute version of 'A Forest' after Robert Palmer's road crew tried to rush them off stage. This performance ended with bassist Simon Gallup shouting 'F--k Robert Palmer' to the crowd.

4. What was the initial title of 'A Forest'?

   The initial title of 'A Forest' was 'Into The Trees'. Early versions of the song had a much faster tempo.

5. How is the single version of 'A Forest' different from the album version?

   The single version of 'A Forest' is shorter than the album version. The 7-inch single omits the initial guitar-and-keyboard introduction, skips a few bars between the verses, and fades out sooner in the guitar solo ending, making it two minutes shorter than the album version.

6. What key is 'A Forest' performed in?

   'A Forest' is performed in the key of A minor. The song features distinct progressions and a guitar solo that avoids traditional string bends.