Sycamore Trees
Angelo Badalamenti Lyrics
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You take me for a walk
Under the sycamore trees
The dark trees that blow, baby
In the dark trees that blow
And I'll see you
And you'll see me
In the breeze
I'll see you in the trees
I'll see you in the trees
Under the sycamore trees
And I'll see you
And you'll see me
And I'll see you in the branches that blow
In the breeze
I'll see you in the trees
I'll see you in the trees
Under the sycamore trees
The lyrics of Angelo Badalamenti's song Sycamore Trees create an eerie yet poignant image of two individuals walking under the sycamore trees. The singer asks the "idea man" to take him for a walk under these trees that are blowing in the dark, a setting that creates a haunting atmosphere. The repetition of "And I'll see you, and you'll see me" and "I'll see you in the trees, under the sycamore trees" gives the sense that the singer is looking for some sort of connection or recognition from the other person, though it's unclear if they are already connected or if they are searching for a connection.
The mention of the dark trees blowing in the breeze gives the song an ominous undertone, as if there's something troubling or sinister looming in the background. However, the way the lyrics are sung and the melody of the song almost feel like a lament or a yearning for something that's been lost. It's possible that the two individuals walking under the trees have an unspoken history or relationship that the song alludes to. Overall, the lyrics of Sycamore Trees convey a sense of longing, mystery, and melancholy that leave the listener with a lot to interpret and uncover.
Line by Line Meaning
I got idea man
I have a sudden inspiration, my friend
You take me for a walk
Escort me for a stroll
Under the sycamore trees
Beneath the shade of the sycamore trees
The dark trees that blow, baby
The somber trees that sway, my love
And I'll see you
I will behold you
And you'll see me
And you in turn will perceive me
And I'll see you in the branches that blow
I will recognize you in the rustling foliage
In the breeze
Caused by the moving air
I'll see you in the trees
I shall identify you among the arbors
Under the sycamore trees
Beneath the cover of the sycamore trees
And I'll see you
I will behold you
And you'll see me
And you in turn will perceive me
And I'll see you in the branches that blow
I will recognize you in the rustling foliage
In the breeze
Caused by the moving air
I'll see you in the trees
I shall identify you among the arbors
Under the sycamore trees
Beneath the cover of the sycamore trees
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