I'm A Tree
Imani Coppola Lyrics

There's a tree in the city, it ain't lookin' pretty
In the middle of this urban jungle, stands a tree, which is struggling to survive.

Blessed with stress, smog clogging feelin' shitty
The tree is suffering due to the stress and pollution in the environment, which is taking a toll on its health.

There's a river on the highway, things ain't goin' my way
On the busy highway, there is a river that disrupts the smooth flow of traffic, causing inconvenience.

Turn around, go away, come again another day
People should avoid the highway and come back on another day when things are less chaotic.

To the bed I go, stumble to and fro
The artist is tired and exhausted, and trips clumsily towards the bed.

I'm tired from another day of lookin' for my glow
The singer is drained from the constant search for happiness and fulfillment.

It's hard to get up, you can say I'm fed up
It's challenging to find the motivation to rise and face another day, and the singer is increasingly frustrated.

But one things for certain, yo I gotta keep my head up
Despite the hardships, the artist needs to stay positive and resilient, looking up towards better times.

The sun ain't hard to see, Just turn off your TV
By looking up and absorbing nature's beauty, the sun can be seen easily, without getting distracted by electronic media.

Everything around you, Is just part of every other thing, I'm a tree
The tree is a reminder that everything in the world is interconnected and interdependent, and that every living being should be respected and valued.

Why you gotta do what you do, So why you gotta tell me how to be gee, make me feel like you do
The singer questions why people force their ways onto others, dictating how they should behave and think.

I'm tired of messing around it's time to let these people know
The artist is done with being pushed around and is ready to assert themselves.

A tree in the city, it needs somewhere to grow
The singer is advocating for the necessity of natural environments in urban settings, as it benefits both people and nature.

River on the highway, I've never seen a grayer day
The river on the highway is a metaphor for how the singer feels life is currently stagnant and bleak.

It's sad, its crappy, it needs somewhere to play
Lamenting the sorry state of things, the singer wishes there was more liveliness and joy in the world.

As for me, I'll sit under the tree, 'cause there ain't no better place to be
The artist cherishes the presence and respite provided by the tree, seeing it as a place of shelter and comfort.

What a freak, Are you all staring at me? I'm a tree
The artist is surprised and annoyed by the judgement they face despite being a harmless tree.

Now yo, what a freak, I'm a tree (No you're not) I'm a tree (Stop lying)
The singer is sarcastically poking fun at what others might say to refute their identity as a tree.

Keep your head up
Stay positive and look towards better times.

Keep my head up
The artist personally reminds themselves to stay optimistic.

Keep your head up girl
Encouraging women to stay positive and strong.