Their first music was brought to the audience on the 23. September 2016 with a single called "Challenge".
Under the Oak Tree...
Cellar Darling Lyrics
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My best friend lies
Under the oak tree
A part of me dies
You liked the sunshine
You loved the bed of snow in wintertime
Your innocence so blind
Why did you go?
Why did you go?
I should have known
I should have known
Under the oak tree
Is my best friend′s home
Under the oak tree
He lies all alone
I hope you understood
Things I meant to convey but never could
I thought you'd always be mine
I thought we had time
Why did you go?
Why did you go?
I should have known
I should have known
Once I realized the end
Coming near
Once I saw it in your eyes
I had to let you go
Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Ooohh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Ooohh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
Eyeah eyeah (oh oh oh oh oh)
Eyeah eeeh (oh oh oh oh oh
Eyeah eyeah (oh oh oh oh oh)
Eyeah eyeah eeh (oh oh oh oh oh)
Eyeah eyeah (oh oh oh oh oh)
Eyeah eeeh (oh oh oh oh oh)
Eyeah eyeah (oh oh oh oh oh)
The song Under the Oak Tree by Cellar Darling portrays the pain and agony of losing a loved one. In this case, it is the singer's best friend who has passed away and is buried under an oak tree. The lyrics are filled with regret, guilt, and sadness, as the singer laments over the fact that they never got a chance to express their deepest thoughts and feelings towards their friend. The opening line "Under the oak tree my best friend lies" sets the tone for the rest of the song.
The lyrics continue to highlight how the singer's friend loved the outdoors, with lines such as "You liked the sunshine, you loved the bed of snow in wintertime". The use of nature as a motif throughout the song is a reminder of the beauty of life that their friend once witnessed. The phrase "I hope you understood things I meant to convey but never could" is a powerful confession of regret, making it clear that the singer wishes they could have expressed themselves to their friend before it was too late. The repetition of "Why did you go?" reflects the singer's frustration and lack of understanding towards the inevitability of death.
Overall, the song is a poignant tribute to the singer's lost friend, and it encourages listeners to express their love and appreciation for those they hold dear before it is too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Under the oak tree
The location of my best friend's grave
My best friend lies
My best friend is buried under the oak tree
Under the oak tree
The resting place of my best friend
A part of me dies
My emotional pain and sorrow due to the loss of my friend
You liked the sunshine
My friend enjoyed the brightness and warmth of life
You loved the bed of snow in wintertime
My friend found beauty and joy in the colder seasons
Your innocence so blind
My friend was pure and naive in their outlook on life
I wish we had time
I regret not having more moments to spend with my friend
Why did you go?
I cannot comprehend why my friend had to leave
I should have known
I feel guilty for not being aware of my friend's impending passing
Under the oak tree
An emotional place of significance to me
Is my best friend's home
My friend's final resting place
He lies all alone
My friend's physical body is the sole occupant of their grave
I hope you understood
I desire that my friend was aware of my feelings for them
Things I meant to convey but never could
I regret not being able to communicate everything I wanted to say to my friend
I thought you'd always be mine
I believed my friend would always be present in my life
Once I realized the end
I became aware of my friend's impending passing
Coming near
Drawing closer
Once I saw it in your eyes
I knew my friend's end was near from the sadness in their eyes
I had to let you go
I had to accept my friend's passing and move on with my life
Oh oh oh oh oh
Vocalization representing intense emotions
Ooohh oh oh
Long, drawn-out vocalization representing stronger emotions
Eyeah eyeah (oh oh oh oh oh)
Vocalization used to build up to a climactic moment
Eyeah eeeh (oh oh oh oh oh
Louder, more intense vocalization leading to a climax
Eyeah eyeah eeh (oh oh oh oh oh)
Loudest, most emotional vocalization representing a climax
Writer(s): Anna Murphy, Ivo Henzi, Merlin Sutter
Contributed by Connor Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.