Evergreen
Bendigo Fletcher Lyrics
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Full of comfort wrapped in the bliss of a golden shroud
Gone for a walk in the evergreen talk
To the worry I carried, I laid buried in the frozen ground
And I do believe I′m coming 'round again
When I don′t think of anybody other than myself
I don't think of anybody other than myself
I met a beggar in the dip of a lifelong trip
We cried together in the overgrown tether of the tie that binds
For between death and the baby′s brеath
We are all perеnnial majesty in the daily shine
And I do believe I′m coming 'round again
When I don′t think of anybody other than myself
I don't think of anybody other than myself
I don′t think of anybody other than myself
For nothing is our hive
With the worker bees inside
Don't clean out their rooms and take a little time
Gone for a walk in the evergreen talk
To the worry I carried, I laid buried in the frozen ground
I don′t think of anybody other than myself
I don't think of anybody other than myself
I don't think of anybody other than myself
The song "Evergreen"by Bendigo Fletcher depicts a personal journey of self-discovery and self-reliance. The first verse describes the singer's morning routine which ends up being comforting and soothing to him. He then goes for a walk in the evergreen forest to face his worries and lay them to rest. The chorus emphasizes his focus on himself and his realization that he needs to prioritize his own well-being above anything else. The second verse shows him meeting a beggar, possibly metaphorical for himself, and realizing that they both have a mutual sense of loss and eternal existence. The bridge embellishes the idea of individuality and taking the time to tend to oneself before external matters. The song ends with a final line of the chorus, with the singer still on the journey of self-discovery.
The lyrics suggest that the singer has struggled with putting himself first and sacrificing his well-being for the sake of others. Through his walk in the evergreen forest and his encounter with the beggar, he realizes the importance of focusing on himself and his own needs. The song also suggests the cyclical nature of life and death and the idea that our existence is constant, like the evergreen forests that continue to exist throughout the seasons.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up and I pressed my lips to a cup
I woke up and drank my morning coffee
Full of comfort wrapped in the bliss of a golden shroud
Feeling relaxed and peaceful with the warm sensation of the coffee
Gone for a walk in the evergreen talk
Went on a walk in nature
To the worry I carried, I laid buried in the frozen ground
Putting aside my worries and finding peace in being outside
And I do believe I’m coming 'round again
Feeling better and getting back to my old self
When I don't think of anybody other than myself
Focusing on my own emotions and not worrying about others
I met a beggar in the dip of a lifelong trip
Encountering a less fortunate person on my life journey
We cried together in the overgrown tether of the tie that binds
Sharing a moment of empathy and understanding of the struggles in life
For between death and the baby's breath
Life is precious at every stage
We are all perennial majesty in the daily shine
We are all majestic and valuable in our daily lives
For nothing is our hive
Our life is not just about working and being productive
With the worker bees inside
Our busy lives can distract us from what's truly important
Don't clean out their rooms and take a little time
Take a break and prioritize self-care
I don’t think of anybody other than myself
Continuing to focus on my own needs and well-being
Contributed by Hannah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lazyjake666
Bendigo Fletcher is criminally underrated. can’t wait until I get to tell people that so listened before they blew up 😉
@danhudson1510
Bendigo Fletcher opened for Shakey Graves on a small island in the OBX last Thursday. Super impressed! I would pay to see them again.
@peepoop7774
No smoke got me all high and here I am after two years.
@markcarr68
Great power pop, songwriter. Alex Chilton would approve. Y'all Just really great I. Your songwriting. I look forward to more to come
@WolffBachner
As a child of the 1960s, I love this. It has such great psychedelic undertones.
@reason5591
Me too! Born in '60 im in love with this song/band
@TheGoatman
Gives me strong "Pictures of Matchstick Men" vibes.
@sagegoodwin1
Quality music
@charliethacker2132
I’m so impressed by this. The quality is stunning.
@pkinglord44
Big fan, somehow came across your music on Spotify last year. Much love from Wales