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Lemon Tree
Fool's Garden Lyrics


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I'm sittin' here in the boring room
It's just another rainy Sunday afternoon
I'm wasting my time
I got nothin' to do
I'm hangin' around
I'm waitin' for you
But nothing ever happens and I wonder

I'm drivin' around in my car
I'm drivin' too fast
I'm drivin' too far
I'd like to change my point of view
I feel so lonely
I'm waitin' for you
But nothing ever happens and I wonder

I wonder how
I wonder why
Yesterday you told me 'bout the blue blue sky
And all that I can see is just a yellow lemon tree
I'm turnin' my head up and down
I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' around
And all that I can see is just another lemon tree

Sing!
Dap-dadada-dadpm-didap-da
Dadada-dadpm-didap-da
Dap-didili-da

I'm sittin' here
I miss the power
I'd like to go out takin' a shower
But there's a heavy cloud inside my head
I feel so tired
Put myself into bed
Well, nothing ever happens and I wonder

Isolation is not good for me
Isolation, I don't want to sit on the lemon tree

I'm steppin' around in the desert of joy
Baby, anyhow I'll get another toy
And everything will happen and you wonder

I wonder how
I wonder why
Yesterday you told me 'bout the blue blue sky
And all that I can see is just another lemon tree
I'm turnin' my head up and down
I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' around
And all that I can see is just a yellow lemon tree
And I wonder, wonder

I wonder how
I wonder why
Yesterday you told me 'bout the blue blue sky
And all that I can see
And all that I can see
And all that I can see
Is just a yellow lemon tree

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Fool's Garden's Lemon Tree are a reflection on the feeling of boredom, loneliness, and isolation. The singer describes himself as being stuck in a boring room with nothing to do and waiting for something to happen. He then drives around aimlessly and wonders about life's greater purpose and his own feeling of loneliness. He then thinks of a previous conversation where someone described the blue, blue sky, but all he can see from his vantage point is a yellow lemon tree. The repetition of "I wonder how," and "I wonder why" brings to light the singer's desperation for understanding the current situation of his life.


The song takes a turn towards the end when the singer vows to keep moving forward but in a sarcastic tone. He says he is "steppin' around in the desert of joy" and will "get another toy" but wonders if everything will eventually happen for him. The final repetition of "And all that I can see is just a yellow lemon tree" highlights a sense of disillusionment for the singer and his inability to find happiness despite his efforts.


Overall, the song's lyrics can be seen as a reflection of the human experience - the ups and downs of life, the feeling of being stuck in a rut, and the quest for happiness and purpose.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm sittin' here in the boring room
I'm not doing anything interesting or productive


It's just another rainy Sunday afternoon
The weather is gloomy and uneventful


I'm wasting my time
I'm not using my time efficiently


I got nothin' to do
I have no tasks or activities to keep me occupied


I'm hangin' around
I'm lingering without a purpose


I'm waitin' for you
I'm anticipating the arrival of someone, possibly for plans or entertainment


But nothing ever happens and I wonder
I'm constantly left feeling unsatisfied and curious about the reasons why


I'm drivin' around in my car
I'm aimlessly wandering behind the wheel of my automobile


I'm drivin' too fast
I'm speeding excessively


I'd like to change my point of view
I wish I could alter my perspective or outlook on life


I feel so lonely
I'm experiencing depressive feelings due to a lack of companionship or support


I'm waitin' for you
I'm hoping for someone to come around and help disperse my feelings of loneliness


But nothing ever happens and I wonder
Yet again, I'm left unsatisfied and questioning the reasons behind it


I wonder how
I'm curious about the method or reasoning behind something


I wonder why
I'm pondering the reasons or purposes behind something


Yesterday you told me 'bout the blue blue sky
You once spoke of the beauty and tranquility of the sky


And all that I can see is just a yellow lemon tree
Despite these positive thoughts, I can only see a dull, colorless environment


I'm turnin' my head up and down
I'm looking all around, trying to change or find a new perspective


And all that I can see is just another lemon tree
No matter where I look, everything seems drab and depressing


Sing!
Encouragement to express oneself through music


Dap-dadada-dadpm-didap-da
Nonsensical vocalizations


Dadada-dadpm-didap-da
More nonsensical vocalizations, possibly meant to mimic a melody of some kind


Dap-didili-da
Even more vocalizations, but these lack any specific pattern or meaning


I miss the power
I long for the freedom and control that comes with feeling empowered


I'd like to go out takin' a shower
I want to leave and cleanse myself, whether physically or emotionally


But there's a heavy cloud inside my head
I'm struggling with internal turmoil or negativity that's weighing me down


I feel so tired
I'm physically and/or emotionally drained


Put myself into bed
I'm seeking comfort and release through rest or sleep


Isolation is not good for me
Being alone often has negative impacts on my mental and emotional wellbeing


Isolation, I don't want to sit on the lemon tree
I don't want to be stuck in a bleak environment without any positive stimulation or social interaction


I'm steppin' around in the desert of joy
I'm wandering through a wasteland of negativity and sorrow


Baby, anyhow I'll get another toy
Despite my current struggles, I'll find something new to excite and occupy me


And everything will happen and you wonder
The future is unpredictable, and unexpected events can lead to both positive and negative outcomes


And all that I can see is just another lemon tree
Once again, despite a potential for change, everything still seems dull and dreary


And I wonder, wonder
I'm left with lingering and uncertain thoughts about the present and future


And all that I can see
Despite any hope or positivity, my current surroundings are still bleak and uneventful




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Peter Freudenthaler, Volker Hinkel

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@modadbarbosa1737

Lyrics
I'm sitting here in a boring room
It's just another rainy Sunday afternoon
I'm wasting my time, I got nothing to do
I'm hanging around, I'm waiting for you
But nothing ever happens and I wonder

I'm driving around in my car
I'm driving too fast, I'm driving too far
I'd like to change my point of view
I feel so lonely, I'm waiting for you
But nothing ever happens and I wonder

I wonder how, I wonder why
Yesterday you told me 'bout the blue blue sky
And all that I can see
Is just a yellow lemon tree

I'm turning my head up and down
I'm turning, turning, turning, turning, turning around
And all that I can see is just another lemon tree

Sing: dah
Da da da da da - di da dah
Da da da da da - di dah dah
Da di di di dah

I'm sitting here, I miss the power
I'd like to go out, taking a shower
But there's a heavy cloud inside my head
I feel so tired, put myself into bed
Well nothing ever happens and I wonder

Isolation is not good for me
Isolation
I don't want to sit on a lemon tree

I'm steppin' around in the desert of joy
Baby, anyhow I'll get another toy
And everything will happen and you'll wonder

I wonder how, I wonder why
Yesterday you told me 'bout the blue blue sky
And all that I can see is just another lemon tree
I'm turning my head up and down
I'm turning, turning, turning, turning, turning around
And all that I can see is just a yellow lemon tree

And I wonder, wonder

I wonder how, I wonder why
Yesterday you told me 'bout the blue blue sky
And all that I can see
And all that I can see
And all that I can see is just a yellow lemon tree



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@Robin_Hood054

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@cruisinnewcollection-tw3ln

My dad passed away yesterday and now I'm making a playlist with all the songs he loved and I remember him by. This is one of them. Thank you dad for showing me the greatest artists of all times. Loved, missed and never forgotten 🤘🔥❤

@que_pog5124

Sorry for your loss pal, cherish your happy memories him

Best of luck to ya mate

@ahmetcihantunca9387

Sorry for you bro God rest him soul rip

@Xandrous_Drumz

Condolence! I knew I was late but I remember losing my real grandfather from dad and biological grandmother from mom rip. Their 2nd death anniversary is on april few more days.

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