Len Dreams - Driving Along the Forest Land


July 09, 2021

This article was posted in 2021. Since then, the artist removed the song from streaming platforms, that's why we had to remove the embedded player. We're so sorry about that!

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We're not going to lie to you ... We've been struggling to find tracks for our "Road Trip" section for months. And for months, we hoped and even prayed that one day we would have a wonderful summer anthem to offer you, so that you could indulge yourself on the road to vacation, with your arm out of the car. And we got it! Patience always pays off.

It is in the Netherlands that we found the rare pearl and it is Len Dreams who offers us a sumptuous drive along the forest lanes, as its title suggests.

Magnificent acoustic folk song, with beautiful vocal harmonies, "Driving Along the Forest Land" will immediately immerse you in a splendid setting, you just have to close your eyes (but not while driving, please!).

With a more than catchy melody, you will sing along with him for four minutes. And even more, if, like us, you shoot the replay button. Very well produced, with all the elements that we dream of when we think of a good indie-folk tune, it could be our favorite of the summer.

Never short of creativity, the Dutch artist even reclaimed Lykke Li's song, "I Follow Rivers", which had been a big hit in Europe a few years ago. A completely reworked and personalized folk version that we loved, and which is available on his Spotify. And "Save Me" also deserves that we stop there for a few moments.

Also, this new song single has a kind of B-side called "Moving On", which is more on the acoustic side and also worth a listen for its magic and poetry.

We literally fell in love with the musical universe of Len Dreams and we believe we can assure you that you will see him again several times on IMC ... And even why not see him join the IMC Family after 5 passages. Because he may get them very quickly if he maintains such a level of quality.

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Lyrics

It’s 5 am, you’re getting up
You drive us to a mountain top
I’m still in the backseat bed, as I see the sun rise
I look at you, and you look at me
The rear view mirror tells me that you love me
I love to see that smile in your eyes
Oh another day, another trip, another fight
It doesn’t matter
Because the window is down and you’re holding my hand
And we’re driving along the forest land
We’re driving along the forest land
We’re driving along the forest land
Yeah, we’re not giving it up
We’re chasing freedom as we drive along the forest land
It’s summer time, it’s getting hot
I take you to our river spot
Nothing else is needed as we swim into the sunset
I look at you, and you look at me
I can’t help but say, damn I love you
I knew it from the day that we met
Oh another day, another trip, another fight
It doesn’t matter
Because the window is down and you’re holding my hand
And we’re driving along the forest land
We’re driving along the forest land
We’re driving along the forest land
Yeah, we’re not giving it up
We’re chasing freedom as we drive along the forest land
We’re driving along the forest land
We’re driving along the forest land
Yeah, we’re not giving it up
We’re chasing freedom as we drive along the forest land (drive along the forest land)
It’s winter time, my time is up
I’ve been replaced, a new line-up
I hold my heart as I witness all the close-ups
I look at you and you look at him
You say there’s no regrets, well damn
Believe it I can
Who would’ve done that stuff in the first place
It’s only been a minute and you seem to never have been in love
Everything is gone, the plans, and all the things that we dreamt of
I’m packing my bag, I’m shaking my head, I’m hoping you’re holding me back
But I guess that I am just gonna be
Driving along the forest land
I’m driving along the forest land
Yeah, I’m not giving it up
I’m chasing freedom as I drive along the forest land (as I drive along the forest land)
I’m driving along the forest land
I’m driving along the forest land (as I drive along the forest land)
Yeah, I’m not giving it up
I’m chasing freedom as I drive along the forest land
I’m driving
Mmm yeah I’m driving (as I drive along the forest land)
Yeah I’m driving
Yeah I’m driving