Willow Tree
G. Love & Jack Johnson Lyrics
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Surround you with my long limbs
My dear, let me grow in the shade
In the sands by the bank of your river
Let I drink from your streams
The cool breeze fill my leaves
We will sing together
And I'll be by your side forever
I wish I was a weeping willow tree
I wish I was a weeping willow tree
I wish I was a weeping willow tree
Sweet river caress how softly
Stir my searching roots
Shading the sun in the summers heat
Let I cool you
We have been dancing so long
In the winters freeze and the summers drought
We survive
We belong
Let us sing together
Water over the pebbles
And I'll be by your side forever
I wish I was your weeping willow tree
I wish I was a weeping willow tree
I wish I was a weeping willow tree
Let us sing together
Water over the pebbles
And I'll be by your side forever
Let us sing together
Water over the pebbles
And I'll be by your side forever
We can sing together
Water over the pebbles
And I'll be by your side forever
Let me be
Your willow tree
Your willow tree
In "Willow Tree," G. Love and Jack Johnson are using beautiful metaphors to express their love and devotion to a person. The lyrics are essentially asking to be the subject's emotional support, their grounding force, and the source of life and nourishment. The singer wishes to be a weeping willow tree, surrounding the person with the long limbs that provide shelter and comfort, and drink from the streams that the subject provides. The metaphor of the river also represents the flow of time and life, and the singer wishes to remain by the subject's side forever, even in the harshest of seasons.
Throughout the song, G. Love and Jack Johnson highlight the importance of a strong and lasting relationship. They imply that true relationships survive both good and bad times, such as the summers and winters, droughts and floods. By singing together and enjoying the water over the pebbles, they find solace in each other, a sanctuary that holds a deep and lasting bond. The final verses circle back to the opening lines, reiterating the sentiment of the song, pleading to be the willow tree of another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me be your weeping willow tree
I want to be there to provide shelter, protection and comfort for you.
Surround you with my long limbs
I want to embrace you and hold you close with all my love.
My dear, let me grow in the shade
Please allow me to grow and flourish beside you so that I can provide you with shelter when you need it.
In the sands by the bank of your river
I want to stand strong and stable for you, even in the toughest of times.
Let I drink from your streams
I want to be nourished by your love and support, just as a tree relies on water to survive.
The cool breeze fill my leaves
I want to feel the gentle touch of your love, which can bring me peace and calmness.
We will sing together
Let us come together and celebrate our love and connection.
Water over the pebbles
The sound of flowing water can remind us of the simplicity and beauty of life.
And I'll be by your side forever
I want to love you and support you for all eternity, even when times get tough.
I wish I was a weeping willow tree
I want to embody the qualities of a weeping willow tree, which is strong, resilient, and nurturing.
Sweet river caress how softly
The soothing touch of a river can guide us towards peace and serenity.
Stir my searching roots
I want to continue growing and expanding my knowledge, just as a tree's roots search for nourishment.
Shading the sun in the summers heat
I want to protect you from the harshness of the outside world, just as a tree can provide shade to a weary traveler.
Let I cool you
I want to offer you comfort and peace during times of stress.
We have been dancing so long
Our love has endured the test of time and challenges, just like two trees dancing together in the wind.
In the winters freeze and the summers drought
Our love remains strong even during the toughest of times.
We survive
Our love has overcome many obstacles, and it will continue to do so as long as we remain together.
We belong
Our love is a natural and inevitable part of the universe, just like two trees that belong together.
Let me be
Allow me to love you and support you in my own unique way.
Your willow tree
Let me embody the qualities of a willow tree for you, providing strength, resilience, and comfort.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Garrett Dutton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@derekmcconnell7885
My dad would sing this to me when I was younger until I fell asleep
@sophiapde6679
Thank you for such a beautiful song..Long Live Weeping Willows.!
@montyler1
I played guitar w G on this ! Jack wasnt around.Great song ! long live the Philly Cartel and All Fellas...Mike Tyler
@LoBFCanti
You made love to that damn bass.You and Clemens played well off each other on this song.
@jordanfan1023
Philly represent!
@rsoviero
Katman's right. Jack wasn't around in those times. Katman on the other hand, was apart of making this, and arguably, G Love's dopest most diverse album yet. Lay down the law Kat!
@duvicleos
you know, it seems that many people who played with G. are writing comments, just quit that and go write some music! love and happiness for everyone
@EyesHaveMiles420
@jordanfan1023 Hell yeah, my friend. This is Philly's finest right here.
@MrPj74
killer tune
@monsterstinker
smart man.