Trees
Claude Hopkins and His Orchestra Lyrics
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A poem as lovely as a tree
A tree whose hungry mouth is pressed
Against the earth's sweet flowing breast
O, a tree that looks at God all day
And lifts her leafy arms to pray
A tree that may in summer wear
Upon whose bosom snow has lain
Who intimately lives with rain [Incomprehensible]
Poems are made by fools like me
But only God can make a tree
The first two lines of the song "Trees" by Claude Hopkins and His Orchestra showcase the admiration and praise the artist has for nature, particularly trees. The third and fourth lines compare the tree's roots to a mouth that is seeking nourishment from the earth. The fifth and sixth lines describe a tree that is constantly looking up towards the heavens and reaches out with its branches as if it's praying to God. The seventh and eighth lines further describe a tree's beauty by stating that in summers it can hold a nest of robins in its branches. The ninth and tenth lines tie back to the biological aspect of the tree by describing its ability to endure and survive extreme weather patterns, snow and rain.
The lyrics of the song "Trees" reflect the artist's respect and admiration for nature's creations. The song represents the idea of how trees stand tall and strong, abide by the seasons, and signify growth and life. Trees shed their leaves and join the ground again during autumn, which signifies the cyclical nature of life, death and rebirth.
Line by Line Meaning
I think that I shall never see
I doubt I will ever witness
A poem as lovely as a tree
Anything as beautiful as a tree written in poetry
A tree whose hungry mouth is pressed
A tree with thirsty roots pressed against the moist soil
Against the earth's sweet flowing breast
Drinking from the earth's sustaining water supply
O, a tree that looks at God all day
A tree that stands still and overlooks God's beauty all day long
And lifts her leafy arms to pray
Stretching her branches and leaves to the sky in worship
A tree that may in summer wear
A tree that can have a nest of birds underneath its shade during summer
Yeah, a nest of robins in her hair
A bird's nest resting in its foliage
Upon whose bosom snow has lain
Snow resting on its branches during winter
Who intimately lives with rain Incomprehensible]
A tree living intimately with the nurturing rains
Poems are made by fools like me
Writing poetry is a foolish hobby, like me indulging in it
But only God can make a tree
Only the divine power of God can create and sustain a tree
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOYCE KILMER, OSCAR RASBACH
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