Tree's On Fire
Cledus T. Judd Lyrics

Wake up June
This is an urgent message that requires immediate attention from June. Wake up signifies an emergency, and June needs to be alert and responsive.

The tree's on fire June
The problem at hand is that the Christmas tree has caught fire. June needs to address the issue as soon as possible without causing any harm.

Ohhh noooo
This line emphasizes the gravity of the situation. The Christmas tree is on fire, and it's a significant problem that requires urgency.

Love is a Christmas tree
A metaphorical representation of how beautiful and heartwarming love can be. Like a decorated Christmas tree, love is beautiful to look at and brings joy to our hearts.

But don't think any old tree is safe
Just like Christmas trees, not every person or relationship is good for us. Some people and relationships can cause harm.

Some have a long expire
Some relationships can last a lifetime, while others can have a short life span.

Turn your house into a funeral pyre
If you choose the wrong relationship or partner, it can lead to a disastrous and painful situation like a house on fire.

And I watered that tree
The artist tried to nurture and take care of the tree, much like how some individuals try to work on their relationships.

Till the branches rose up higher
With time, the relationship grew stronger and stronger, much like the tree grew taller and taller.

And it drank drank drank
The tree consumed all the water it could get, which could mean the relationship required significant attention and effort.

But it kept on getting drier
Even with constant care, attention, and love, the relationship was getting weaker and weaker, much like how the tree was drying out.

Now it burns burns burns
The relationship resulted in a painful and destructive end, like the burning tree.

This tree's on fire
A recurring line that reiterates the situation's seriousness and emergency.

June call 9-1-1
A direct instruction to June to call the emergency line 9-1-1. The situation has escalated, and the fire needs immediate attention from professionals.

The heat from the smokin' pine
The heat from burning pine or any wood can be extremely severe, and it's crucial to contain the fire as soon as possible.

Melted my copy of Walk The Line
The fire caused extensive damage, even to things far from the tree, like this person's copy of 'Walk the Line.'

And I tried to save A Boy Named Sue
An attempt to save things that were close to the tree, like this person's 'A Boy Named Sue'.

Dang it cooked him too
Unfortunately, even with their best efforts, everything close to the tree has severe fire damage, like 'A Boy Named Sue.'

The cat walked in
An unexpected event that initiated the fire. The cat walked in and caused the tree to catch fire.

Set my Christmas tree on fire
The cat's presence caused the tree to catch fire, and it's essential to keep flammable items away from pets to avoid such situations.

He climbed climbed climbed
The cat ran up the tree, something most cats find irresistible, especially if ornaments are hanging low.

Hit some bulbs
The cat caused some ornaments to fall after hitting them while climbing the tree.

And stripped the wires
While climbing and playing, cats can easily damage wires, which can also lead to electrical fires.

:(Meows)
A line that emphasizes how quickly things can go wrong when pets are left unsupervised.

:That's when I learned learned learned
The fire tragedy taught the singer a valuable lesson that they won't forget easily.

Damn cats
A line that shows frustration towards the cat, but the singer also knows that the cat didn't mean to cause any harm.

I go into my Christmas tree of fire
The singer went into a burning tree to try and save some things, an extremely dangerous and life-threatening act.

And I huffed and huffed and spit
The artist was trying to extinguish the fire using their breath, which usually doesn't provide much help in such cases.

But the flames would not expire
The fire was too intense and couldn't be controlled by little efforts like blowing into it.

Boy, it burns burns burns
A repetition of the recurring line that indicates the singer's desperation in a situation where they have minimal control.

Blow June blow
An urgent request to June to keep blowing and help extinguish the fire until professional help arrives.

Oh keep blowing June
The artist is desperately urging June to keep blowing until the fire gets under control. It's a high-stress moment where time plays a crucial role in saving lives and property.