Best remembered for their 1993 single "No Rain", the group enjoyed critical and commercial success in the early 1990s with their neo-psychedelic take on alternative rock. The 1995 death of lead vocalist Shannon Hoon halted the band's activity, and the members went on hiatus until officially disbanding in 1999. The band reformed with new lead vocalist Travis Warren in 2006, and although Warren departed two years later, he has since resumed performing with the band.
Seed to a Tree
Blind Melon Lyrics
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My floor's so cold and my back's broke and tired
Life is good even though it won't be long
With the candle comes emotions
Dancing the shadows on my walls
What were your thoughts
As they were flying through your mind
From the bars you're now behind
If they could speak, what do you think they'd say to you?
I do believe you'd be better off if you just told the truth
I never had a problem till I stood face-to-face with me
And I wish there was a way for me to go inside
So I could see
All the faces of the people who have torn a piece off me
As I grew from a seed, oh to a tree
Can you feel the power of the eyes
It's hidden away five feet from where we lie
What do you taste when you take a drink with me?
Is it too much for me to ask if I was to ask you to leave?
Oh please just leave
'Cause I want to be alone
Oh, there's a fine line between love and my feelings for you
High time we washed it all away
Unkind, you watch your future burn before you
Denied the chance of any love in your life
I never had a problem till I stood face-to-face with me
And I wish there was a way for me to go inside
So I could see
All the faces of the people who have torn a piece Torn a piece off me
As I grew from a seed to a tree.
The lyrics to Blind Melon's song Seed to a Tree express a deep sense of introspection and contemplation. The singer is sitting on the toilet, wondering about the state of his life. He reflects on how even though his back is broken and tired, life is still good. He acknowledges that life is fleeting and won't be long, but finds solace in the emotions he experiences. The candle in the room creates shadows on the walls, which he watches, captivated.
The singer then shifts his focus towards someone who is behind bars, asking them what their thoughts were before they were imprisoned. He wonders what they feel now that they are in jail compared to their previous mindset. He believes that if they were to tell the truth, they would be better off.
He then delves into his own struggles with self-awareness, revealing that he never had a problem until he came face-to-face with himself. He expresses his desire to see all of the faces of the people who have hurt him, as he grew from a seed to a tree. This suggests that he has undergone significant personal growth, but has also experienced a fair amount of pain and trauma.
Overall, the lyrics convey a message of self-examination and the tortured emotions that can arise from reflecting on one's own life and past experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh as I shit I sit and wonder why
Reflecting on my struggles and hardships, I wonder why things have turned out this way
My floor's so cold and my back's broke and tired
I am physically and emotionally exhausted, crippled by hardships and obstacles
Life is good even though it won't be long
Despite the transient and fleeting nature of life, it still holds value and worth
With the candle comes emotions
The light of truth and introspection illuminates the emotions that were previously hidden away
Dancing the shadows on my walls
The flickering shadows cast by the candle symbolize the illusions and uncertainties that surround us
What were your thoughts
What were the inner reflections and ruminations you had before your incarceration
As they were flying through your mind
As your thoughts and feelings were soaring and fluctuating within you
Compared to what you feel
In contrast to your current state of confinement and guilt
From the bars you're now behind
From the prison cell that now confines you
If they could speak, what do you think they'd say to you?
If your thoughts could express themselves out loud, what do you think they'd tell you?
I do believe you'd be better off if you just told the truth
Being honest and forthcoming is often the best course of action, even if it is difficult
I never had a problem till I stood face-to-face with me
It wasn't until I had to confront myself and my flaws that I realized I had problems
And I wish there was a way for me to go inside
I wish I could delve deeper into my own psyche and explore my innermost thoughts and feelings
So I could see
In order to gain greater insight and understanding into who I am as a person
All the faces of the people who have torn a piece off me
The various individuals who have hurt or damaged me in some way, leaving lasting scars
As I grew from a seed, oh to a tree
As I matured and developed from a vulnerable, delicate seedling to a sturdy and resilient tree
Can you feel the power of the eyes
Do you sense the intensity and significance of our gaze, and the unspoken truths it conveys?
It's hidden away five feet from where we lie
Despite its close proximity, the true essence of our emotions and desires remain buried and obscured
What do you taste when you take a drink with me?
What are the implications and intimations of our relationship, and how do they make you feel?
Is it too much for me to ask if I was to ask you to leave?
Would it be unreasonable for me to request that you depart from my life, given the complexities of our situation?
Oh please just leave
As much as it pains me to say it, I need you to leave and relinquish your hold on me
'Cause I want to be alone
I need space and solitude in order to sort out my thoughts and emotions
Oh, there's a fine line between love and my feelings for you
The boundary between romantic attraction and other passionate emotions towards you is often blurry and ambiguous
High time we washed it all away
It's long overdue for us to purge ourselves of the unresolved tension and unspoken sentiments that linger between us
Unkind, you watch your future burn before you
You express an indifferent and callous attitude towards the consequences of your actions, even as they erode your own future prospects
Denied the chance of any love in your life
As a result of your behavior and choices, you have squandered any opportunities for love or meaningful relationships
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BRAD SMITH, CHRISTOPHER THORN, CHRISTOPHER JOHN THORN, GLEN GRAHAM, SHANNON HOON, THOMAS STEVENS, THOMAS ROGERS STEVENS
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