Coconut Tree
Billy Connolly Lyrics


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I live under the coconut tree
I lie in the sun and I swim in the sea
I make my bed below the sky
I still watch the world just a passin' me by.

Hey hey, it's good to be free
'Cause they'll never ever find me 'neath the coconut tree.
I left home because of my nagging wife
Man oh man it was a terrible life
She took all my money and she left me with none
So I packed my bags and decided to run.

My wife and family are looking for me
But they'll never ever find me 'neath the coconut tree.

Hey hey, it's good to be free
'Cause they'll never ever find me 'neath the coconut tree.

I live under the coconut tree
I lie in the sun and I swim in the sea
I make my bed below the sky
I still watch the world just a passin' me by.

My wife and family are looking for me
But they'll never ever find me 'neath the coconut tree.







Vocals: Gerry Rafferty

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Billy Connolly's song "Coconut Tree" describe the simple and carefree life of someone who lives under a coconut tree, enjoying the sun, sea, and sky. The person has left their old life behind, fed up with their nagging wife and the terrible life that they lived together. The singer now lives independently and is free, away from the demands and expectations of others. The coconut tree provides a sense of shelter and tranquility, but also a symbolic representation of the freedom that the person feels.


The song is filled with a sense of liberation and independence. The singer is finally free to live life on their own terms, without worrying about the expectations of others. The lyrics suggest that sometimes, the simple things in life can be the most rewarding, and that true happiness can be found in a life of freedom and independence.


"Coconut Tree" was released on Billy Connolly's album "Cop Yer Whack For This" in 1976. The song was written by Connolly himself and was reportedly inspired by his own experiences living in rural Scotland. The track features vocals by Gerry Rafferty, who was a frequent collaborator with Connolly. The album as a whole was well-received and helped to establish Connolly as a talented singer and songwriter in his own right.


Line by Line Meaning

I live under the coconut tree
I have chosen to live a simple life away from the hassles of civilization, in a place where I can peacefully coexist with nature.


I lie in the sun and I swim in the sea
I take pleasure in the simple pleasures that life has to offer, like basking in the sun and taking a refreshing swim in the sea.


I make my bed below the sky
I sleep under the open sky, surrounded by the beauty of nature, which makes for a peaceful and contented rest.


I still watch the world just a passin' me by.
I am an observer of life, content with watching the world unfold from a distance and not getting caught up in its commotion.


Hey hey, it's good to be free
Being free from societal pressures and expectations allows me to live the life I want, without being bound by convention.


'Cause they'll never ever find me 'neath the coconut tree.
By living in my secluded paradise, I am able to escape the watchful eyes of society and live my life on my own terms.


I left home because of my nagging wife
I decided to leave my unhappy domestic situation behind and make a new life for myself free from the constraints of marriage and family.


Man oh man it was a terrible life
My life was miserable when I was trapped in an unhappy marriage, and I knew I needed to make a change.


She took all my money and she left me with none
My wife was financially abusive, taking advantage of my earnings and leaving me with nothing.


So I packed my bags and decided to run.
I made the decision to leave behind my unhappy life and start anew, unburdened by the weight of a toxic relationship.


My wife and family are looking for me
Despite my attempts to leave behind my old life, my wife and family are still searching for me and trying to bring me back.


But they'll never ever find me 'neath the coconut tree.
I am content knowing that they will never be able to find me in my peaceful paradise, where I am free and happy.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GERRY RAFFERTY

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Shardric


on The evil Scotsman

It's not Billy Connolly.
It's actually called "Trouble"
It was written by George Allen and Garry Desmond and perormed by The Rockin' Jock.

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