Forwards appears on the album Forwards, released on CD and Vinyl on 16th June 2023. It is a song by The Alarm that was premiered live at The Gathering 30 on Saturday 28th January 2023. The song was officially released on 28th February 2023 available as a download track. This song is the title track and second one to be released from the album Forwards
“I’ve already taken so much from life, that when I was in hospital, I wasn’t sure if I was going to be spared another opportunity to live. Fortunately for me, I was granted more time on earth and the challenge remains as ever, to make the most of every single second – FORWARDS.” – Mike Peters 2023
Click image for the Forwards video from official The Alarm YouTube channel with live footage recorded at The Gathering 30
Forwards album recording details
Running length 4:06
Written by Mike Peters
Musicians & Credits
Mike Peters – Lead Vocals, Acoustic and Baritone Guitars
James Stevenson – Acoustic, Baritone Guitars, Backing Vocals
Steve ‘Smiley’ Barnard – Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals
Jules Jones-Peters – Piano, Organ, Strings, Backing Vocals
George Williams – Additional Instrumentation
Recorded at Rock Hard Studio and Alycat Studio, Blackpool, England, Sunshine Corner Studios, England, Crusader Studios, Wales
Produced and Mixed by George Williams
Album appearance and discography of studio recordings
All the following are Worldwide releases except where stated
16th June 2023 : The Alarm – Forwards
Released on CD, Vinyl and Digital Download by Twenty First Century Recording Company, catalogue number 21C131CD (CD), 21C131LP (White Vinyl) 21C131LPG (Green Vinyl)
2023 Forwards album recording
Single Appearance
28th February 2023 : Digital Download/Stream – Forwards
2023 Forwards album recording
Click Image to stream on Spotify
Lyrics : Forwards Single/Album Version
In the cities all deserted
In the streets of emptiness
In the church of non-believers
I’ve been searching for the way to find new faith
In the house that’s full of strangers
In the parish of decay
In the factories of disservice
I’ve been trying to get myself back home to you
I’m living for today
Trying to find the way forwards (forwards forwards forwards)
The way forwards
The way forwards
On and on and on
In the streets of the abandoned
In the homelessness of youth
I’ve been searching my belongings
Trying to find something that looks like the new truth
My life is out there somewhere
In the half lies and home truths
I’ve been crawling through the wreckage
Trying to get myself back home to you
Living for today
Trying to find the way forwards (forwards forwards forwards)
The way forwards
The way forwards
On and on and on
In the houses of the holy
In the city of the damned
In the church of non-believers
I’ve been searching for the way
The way forwards
Forwards
The way forwards
Forwards
The way Forwards
Forwards
On and on and on
On and on and on
On and on and on
In the church of non-believers
In the streets of emptiness
In the factory of disservice
In the houses full of strangers
In the streets of the abandoned
In the homelessness of youth
In the houses of the holy
In the parish of decay
I’ve been searching for the way
The way forwards
(Transcription verified 21/08/2023)
Audio & Visual Sources – 1 x Promotional video
Click image for the Forwards video from official The Alarm YouTube channel with live footage recorded at The Gathering 30
(Page updated 22/08/2023)