[Silence]
[Instrumental, Guitar, Piano, Organ, Synth, Bass, Percussion, Drums]
[Intro]
[Instrumental Intro: Pulsing Bass, Organ Swell, Muted Guitar Chops, Rising Synth Filter]
[Minimal Beat, Sub Bass, Spoken Vocal]
Deep in the forest
(The soul’s at rest)
[Instrumental]
[Bass Solo]
[Organ Stabs, Driving Bass, Snare March]
[Verse 1]
Take a walk on the wild side
(Hear the wind’s whisper)
An elixir that fix ‘er
(Far and wide… feelin’ crisper)
[Instrumental]
[Guitar Solo — sharper, angular]
[Organ Stabs, Driving Bass, Snare March]
[Chorus]
Deep in the forest
(The soul’s at rest)
In the thick of the trees
(Breath in… with ease)
[Bridge – Breakdown]
[Percussion, Sub Bass, Spoken Vocal]
On the outside
(Phytoncide)
On the inside
(Phytoncide)
[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo]
[Verse 2]
Unhide your hide
(Take it outside)
And plant some plants within
(Feelin’ good again)
[Instrumental]
[Guitar Solo — sharper, angular]
[Organ Stabs, Driving Bass, Snare March]
[Chorus]
Deep in the forest
(The soul’s at rest)
In the thick of the trees
(Breath in… with ease)
[Bridge – Breakdown]
[Percussion, Sub Bass, Spoken Vocal]
On the outside
(Phytoncide)
On the inside
(Phytoncide)
[Outro]
On the outside
(Phytoncide)
On the inside
(Phytoncide)
ABOUT THE SONG
Forest bathing (Shinrin-yoku) involves breathing in phytoncides, which are antimicrobial volatile organic compounds (natural wood essential oils) emitted by trees to protect themselves from fungi, insects, and bacteria. These airborne chemicals, primarily terpenes like pinene and d-limonene, offer health benefits such as lowered stress, reduced blood pressure, and increased immunity.
Key chemicals absorbed during a forest bath include:
Pinene: Found in pine and coniferous trees; provides anti-inflammatory, sedative, and neuroprotective effects.
D-Limonene: A citrus-scented compound often found in pine and spruce, contributing to stress reduction.
Pinene & Camphene: Common terpenes in forests, known for their piney, earthy, or herbal scents.
Myrcene & Sabinene: Other monoterpene hydrocarbons found in the forest atmosphere.
These compounds are inhaled and absorbed through the skin, triggering increased natural killer (NK) cell activity and reducing cortisol levels. The highest concentration of these chemicals is found in coniferous forests (pine, cedar, spruce).
From the album “Rewilding“