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Willow
A Million Dead Birds Laughing Lyrics
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Are you too weak to feed?
Old Maple
Taste of the trees
Their fucking leaves are falling
The seeds are forming
Bloodsores on their knees
Witch fruits baring bitterness and wine
The song "Willow" by A Million Dead Birds Laughing is a complex and thought-provoking piece that revolves around the cyclical nature of life and death. The first two lines, "Why fight the branch that brings life? Are you too weak to feed?" suggests that humans may sometimes resist the natural cycle of life, perhaps due to a fear of loss or the unknown. The reference to the branch bringing life implies that the pain associated with loss may actually be a necessary step in the natural process of growth and renewal.
The reference to the "Old Maple" and the taste of the trees suggests that the song is rooted in nature and the interconnectedness of all living things. The line "Their fucking leaves are falling" suggests a sense of frustration or anger at the inevitability of death and decay. The reference to bloodsores on their knees perhaps implies that the pain and suffering associated with life may also be a necessary step in the overall process.
The final lines of the song, "When will your punnets reveal the secrets of salvation? Witch fruits baring bitterness and wine" suggest a sense of hope and renewal, with the possibility that salvation and renewal may come from an unexpected source. The "witch fruits" suggest that these sources of growth and renewal may not always be immediately recognizable or easily understood.
Line by Line Meaning
Why fight the branch that brings life?
Do not resist the things that are trying to help you.
Are you too weak to feed?
Are you unable to take care of yourself and rely on others?
Old Maple
Referring to a tree with a long history and past experiences.
Taste of the trees
The flavor of nature, representing its purity.
Their fucking leaves are falling
Their state of decay, as leaves fall off when they die.
The seeds are forming
New opportunities are being created from the old.
Bloodsores on their knees
The pain and wounds of nature caused by human interference.
When will your punnets reveal the secrets of salvation?
When will you discover the answers you seek from nature?
Witch fruits baring bitterness and wine
Nature produces both good and bad things, like bitter fruits and delicious wine.
Contributed by Tyler E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.