If you combine epic orchestral scores, tasteful timpani, arguably too many … Read Full Bio ↴If you combine epic orchestral scores, tasteful timpani, arguably too many harmonies and definitely far too much time playing video games, you have Freya Catherine. Based in Yorkshire, UK, she and her ragtag group of miscreants (well, Jack and sometimes other people) somehow create some presentable sounding video game and nerd culture music covers. Jack does the clever techy bits that makes whatever 'music' Freya comes up with sound good - he's the brains behind the operation. Freya stays up until 5am playing games and googling herself until she comes across Last.fm's artist page for her music, so here we are.

The Hanging Tree
Freya Catherine Lyrics

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Are you, are you
Coming to the tree
Where they strung up a man
They say murdered three.
Strange things have happened here
No stranger would it be
If we met at midnight
In the hanging tree.

Are you, are you
Coming to the tree
Where the dead man called out
For his love to flee.
Strange things did happen here
No stranger would it be
If we met at midnight
In the hanging tree.

Are you, are you
Coming to the tree
Where I told you to run,
So we'd both be free.
Strange things have happened here
No stranger would it be
If we met at midnight
In the hanging tree.

Are you, are you
Coming to the tree
Wear a necklace of hope,
Side by side with me.
Strange things did happen here
No stranger would it be

If we met at midnight
In the hanging tree.

Overall Meaning

"The Hanging Tree" by Freya Catherine is a powerful and emotionally charged song with dark lyrics that paint haunting and vivid images. In these lyrics, the singer seems to be addressing someone, asking them if they are going to the hanging tree, where a man was hanged for allegedly murdering three people. The singer describes the hanging tree as a place where strange events unfold, and where it wouldn't be unusual to meet someone, even at midnight.

The lyrics also refer to the dead man and his love, perhaps suggesting that the man was executed for killing his lover, or that his lover was murdered along with the three other victims. The singer then asks if the person they are addressing is coming to the tree, where they previously told them to run so they could both be free. The lyrics use a necklace of hope as a symbol of resilience and strength, suggesting that even in the darkest of places, hope can be found.

Through these lyrics, the singer explores themes of death, love, and hope, blending them into a melodic and emotional journey that leaves a strong impression on the listener.

Line by Line Meaning

Are you, are you Coming to the tree Where they strung up a man They say murdered three.
Are you planning to visit the spot where a man was hanged for allegedly killing three people?

Strange things have happened here No stranger would it be If we met at midnight In the hanging tree.
There have been bizarre incidents here, so it wouldn't be unusual if we rendezvous at midnight where the man was hung.

Are you, are you Coming to the tree Where the dead man called out For his love to flee.
Are you headed to the site where the deceased man cried out for his beloved to escape?

Where I told you to run, So we'd both be free.
The location I instructed you to run to so that we could both attain freedom.

Wear a necklace of hope, Side by side with me.
Wear a symbol of optimism and stand beside me.

Contributed by Sydney I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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