Mark won a Grammy in 2005 for his contributions to the "Henry Mancini - Pink Guitar" acoustic guitar CD. He is also an author and publisher, and owner of Accent On Music LLC. His website: www.AccentOnMusic.com
The Sweetheart Tree
Mark Hanson Lyrics
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A Tree That Will Give You A Sign;
Come Along With Me To The Sweetheart Tree,
Come And Carve Your Name Next To Mine.
They Say If You Kiss The Right Sweetheart,
The One You've Been Waiting For,
Big Blossoms Of White Will Burst Into Sight
And Your Love Will Be True Evermore.
The lyrics of Mark Hanson's song "The Sweetheart Tree" depict a romantic and mystic atmosphere in the forest. The first line "They Say There's A Tree In The Forest" suggests the presence of a magical tree that will give a sign to the lovers. The following line "A Tree That Will Give You A Sign" implies that the tree holds a special power that can unite two people in love. The subsequent lines propose a romantic invitation to the listeners to accompany the singer to the tree named "The Sweetheart Tree" where they can carve their names next to each other. The lyrics also imply that kissing the right person under the tree will make blossoms of white appear, signifying that their love will be true forevermore.
Overall, the song's lyrics symbolize the mystical power of nature to bind hearts and souls. The Sweetheart Tree represents the concept of love as a natural process, where people can connect with each other and with nature to find true love. The lyrics of the song evoke a sense of nostalgia, romance, and longing. They encapsulate the idea that there is no guarantee that love will be perfect, but it can be true as long as it is nurtured and cherished.
Line by Line Meaning
They Say There's A Tree In The Forest,
Legend has it that there is a particular tree in the forest,
A Tree That Will Give You A Sign;
This tree supposedly reveals a sign to those who find it.
Come Along With Me To The Sweetheart Tree,
Join me on a journey to the tree known as the 'Sweetheart Tree'.
Come And Carve Your Name Next To Mine.
Let's each leave a permanent mark on the tree to signify our love.
They Say If You Kiss The Right Sweetheart,
It is believed that if one kisses their true love at this tree,
The One You've Been Waiting For,
the person they have been waiting for or searching for,
Big Blossoms Of White Will Burst Into Sight
will witness a marvellous display of large white blossoms suddenly appearing,
And Your Love Will Be True Evermore.
and their love will be genuine and last forevermore.
Writer(s): Henry Nicola Mancini, John H. Mercer
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