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The tree
Agathocles Lyrics
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Hidden, but still strong
Carrying all the leafs
For us to pick, for them to leave
Then, wind comes and blows
The leafs fall and go
But there's one that's gonna stick
I'm gonna carry this one forever
Loose it? No, never!
But I guess it's just an utopy
Based on my insecurity
Still I'll try to pick
The true leaf that won't trick
The one without a mask
But which one, if I may ask?
Then, wind comes and blows
The leafs fall and go
But there's one that's gonna stick
That's the one, I'm gonna pick
The song "The Tree" by Agathocles is a deeply introspective and reflective piece about the quest for authenticity amidst the illusions of reality. The lyrics describe a strong and hidden tree that carries all the leaves for people to pick and leave. However, there is one leaf that's going to stick, and the singer professes to carry it forever, never to lose it. The idea of picking the true leaf that won't trick is a metaphor for finding a person's true self amidst the noise and deception of the world. The line "but which one, if I may ask?" sums up the uncertainty that comes with this search, and the struggle to find the real and authentic self.
The wind that blows and blows off the leaves represents the challenges and obstacles that stand in the way of a person's search for authenticity. Despite the challenges, the singer remains determined never to lose the true leaf, even if it may be an "utopy" or an ideal that may be impossible to achieve. The insecurity that comes with this search is also acknowledged in the lyrics.
Overall, "The Tree" is a powerful song about the human search for authenticity in a world that often obscures and distorts reality. The metaphor of the tree and the leaves is a poignant one that resonates with many people who have been on similar quests.
Line by Line Meaning
The tree stands along
The tree stands alone in its spot
Hidden, but still strong
Although it's hidden, it still stands strong
Carrying all the leafs
It's carrying all its leaves with it
For us to pick, for them to leave
We can pick the leaves from the tree, and it will let them go
Then, wind comes and blows
But then the wind comes and blows
The leafs fall and go
The leaves will fall and go away
But there's one that's gonna stick
But there's always one leaf that stays on the tree
That's the one I'm gonna pick
And that's the one I'm going to choose
I'm gonna carry this one forever
I will carry this leaf with me always
Loose it? No, never!
I will never lose it
But I guess it's just an utopy
But I know it's just a dream
Based on my insecurity
It's just because of my own insecurities
Still I'll try to pick
But I'll still try to choose
The true leaf that won't trick
The leaf that won't deceive me
The one without a mask
The one that's honest
But which one, if I may ask?
But which one is that, I don't know
Then, wind comes and blows
But then the wind comes and blows
The leafs fall and go
The leaves will fall and go away
But there's one that's gonna stick
But there's always one leaf that stays on the tree
That's the one, I'm gonna pick
And that's the one I'm going to choose
Contributed by Penelope Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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The tree stands along
Hidden, but strong
Carrying all the leafs
For us to pick, for them to leave
Then, wind comes and blows
The leafs fall and go
But there's one that's gonna stick
That's the one I'm gonna pick
I'm gonna carry this one forever
Loose it? No, never!
But I guess it's just an utop
Based on my insecurity
Still I'll try to pick
The true leaf that won't trick
The one without a mask
But which one, if I may ask?
Then, wind comes and blows
The leafs fall and go
But there's one that's gonna stick
That's the one, I'm gonna pick
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