Branches
Abludo Lyrics
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Who do they sing to?
They don't know I'm here
But I know they are
Because they are unafraid to sing
The trees listen to the birdsong
Do they fatigue?
But I do
Because I cannot listen endlessly
We demand too much of the world
But in this moment I am alone
I lack the need for motion
I'm feeling like this moment belongs to me
In "Branches," Abludo uses nature as a backdrop to explore feelings of isolation and connection. The song opens with birds singing in the trees, and the lyric "Who do they sing to?" suggests a sense of curiosity or longing for connection. The singer notes that the birds don't know they're being heard, but that the act of singing itself suggests a lack of fear or inhibition.
The trees are personified as listening to the birdsong, and the question arises of whether or not they tire of it. The branches, however, remain constant and unchanging. In contrast, the singer admits to feeling restless and unable to listen to the birds endlessly. The contrast between the unchanging natural world and the singer's own inner turmoil highlights the theme of disconnection and the search for meaning.
Throughout the song, there is a sense that the singer feels disconnected from the world around them. Lines like "We demand too much of the world" suggest a sense of disconnect between humans and the natural world. However, this is contrasted with the feeling in the final lines that the moment belongs to the singer alone. Despite the isolation, there is a sense of connection to the present moment and a feeling of belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
The birds sing in the trees
The birds create music while resting on the branches of the trees
Who do they sing to?
Nobody in particular. They just enjoy singing.
They don't know I'm here
The birds are not aware of the existence of the listener
But I know they are
The listener is aware that the birds are present in the trees
Because they are unafraid to sing
The birds sing freely in the trees without any fear of being heard or seen
The trees listen to the birdsong
The trees are passive listeners to the beautiful sounds created by the birds
Do they fatigue?
Trees do not get tired of listening to the birds even if they have been doing it for a while.
The branches don't change
The branches of the trees remain rigid and firm while birds sing .
But I do
The listener gets tired after a while of listening to the birds.
Because I cannot listen endlessly
The listener does have the ability to take a break from listening.
We demand too much of the world
Human beings often have high expectations from the world around them
But in this moment I am alone
The listener is in solitude in this present moment
I lack the need for motion
The listener does not feel the desire to move, but rather stay still and enjoy the present moment
I'm feeling like this moment belongs to me
At this moment the listener feels like they own the present moment.
Writer(s): Abludo
Contributed by Molly H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.