What Makes the Cherry Red
Christine Fellows Lyrics


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Wait for it
The fruit within the fruit
That reminds you
What makes the cherry red
What sap went through that little thread
To make the cherry red

Here's the line break
To remind you
There's been a struggle

Frost that kills the leaves
Can't harm the roots
They still grow in frozen ground

Victory won't come
Until this little thread
Ties a knot
Under over gone




Grasps and pulls along
And forgives us our decay

Overall Meaning

Christine Fellows’s song “What Makes the Cherry Red” is a beautifully crafted piece on the subject of perseverance and growth. The song is filled with metaphors and imagery that delve deep into the struggles of life. The opening lines, “Wait for it, The fruit within the fruit, That reminds you, What makes the cherry red,” are a subtle reminder of the beauty that perseverance can bring. The cherry is a symbol of something sweet and delicious, but it is also a reminder that it takes struggle to get there. The metaphor of “the fruit within the fruit” adds another layer to this idea, that sometimes the sweetest parts of life are found within the struggles.


The song goes on to talk about the struggle of growth. “Frost that kills the leaves, Can’t harm the roots, They still grow in frozen ground,” is a powerful reminder that no matter what obstacles come our way, we can still grow and thrive. The struggle will only make us stronger. The lyrics “Victory won't come, Until this little thread, Ties a knot, Under over gone, Grasps and pulls along, And forgives us our decay” speak to the idea that in order to achieve victory, we must endure the struggle, forgive our own weaknesses and keep pulling ourselves forward.


Overall, “What Makes the Cherry Red” is a beautiful and thought-provoking song that explores the struggles and rewards of perseverance.


Line by Line Meaning

Wait for it
Be patient for the answer or solution


The fruit within the fruit
Something hidden or underneath the surface


That reminds you
Serving as a memory trigger


What makes the cherry red
The reason or cause behind something


What sap went through that little thread
The process or struggle that brings about the desired outcome


To make the cherry red
The result or end goal


Here's the line break
A pause or transition


To remind you
Bringing attention to something important


There's been a struggle
Difficulties or challenges that had to be overcome


Frost that kills the leaves
Obstacles or setbacks that seem insurmountable


Can't harm the roots
A firm foundation or unwavering beliefs


They still grow in frozen ground
The ability to persevere even in tough circumstances


Victory won't come
Success is not guaranteed and requires effort


Until this little thread
Every step or action required to reach the goal


Ties a knot
Finalizing or completing a task


Under over gone
The steps required to achieve success


Grasps and pulls along
The effort required to succeed


And forgives us our decay
Accepting that imperfection or failure is part of the process




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