Tallest Tree
Jeremy and Rebecca Lyrics
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Look at you, looking at me with those trusting eyes
You're making me believe in me
In my arms, resting you lay with so little care
Just knowing I am here
And if a trait of nature fell to me
I know what I'd wish it to be
I want to be the tallest tree
Standing in your world
One who you can look up to
Whose branches spread and cover you
One who grows more every year
So you can see the view from here
If life will grant me just one thing
I'm gonna be your tallest tree
VERSE 2
Look at you, lavishing me as if I were a king
I'm sure I don't deserve this
So many dreams, so many things you seem to see in me
And that you're helping me to see
But can I really live up to, the faith I feel in you
CHORUS
I want to be the tallest tree
Standing in your world
One who you can look up to
Whose branches spread and cover you
One who grows more every year
So you can see the view from here
If life will grant me just one thing
I'm gonna be your tallest tree
BRIDGE
And if a trait of nature ever were to fall to me
I know what I would pray, I'd ask for just one thing
CHORUS
I'm gonna be the tallest tree, in your world
Whose branches spread and cover you
One who grows more every year
So you can see the view
I'm gonna stand sure and strong
I'll never leave, I'm rooted down
You can rest in the truth
Of always knowing I love you
If God will grant me this one thing
I'm gonna be your tallest tree
The song "Tallest Tree" by Jeremy and Rebecca is a beautiful expression of a lover's desire to be a solid, dependable presence in their beloved's life. The first verse speaks of the trust that the lover sees in their partner's eyes, and how it inspires them to be the best version of themselves. The second verse speaks of the admiration that the lover has for their partner, and how they hope to live up to the faith that their partner has placed in them. Throughout the song, the repeated theme is the desire to be a source of strength and support for their partner, to be a tall, rooted tree that they can always rely on.
One interesting aspect of this song is the use of tree imagery as a metaphor for the love and support that the singer wants to offer. Trees are a powerful symbol of stability and growth, and the lyrics effectively convey the idea that the singer wants to be a constant presence in their partner's life, always growing stronger and more dependable over time. Another interesting aspect of the song is the way in which the singer acknowledges their own limitations - they acknowledge that they may not always live up to their partner's expectations, but they're committed to trying their best to be the kind of supportive partner that their beloved needs.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at you, looking at me with those trusting eyes
You have full trust in me which makes me believe in myself
You're making me believe in me
Your trust in me is making me believe in myself
In my arms, resting you lay with so little care
You rest in my arms with no worry or care in the world
Just knowing I am here
Your comfort comes from just knowing that I am here with you
And if a trait of nature fell to me
If I could choose a natural trait to possess
I know what I'd wish it to be
I would choose to be the tallest tree
I want to be the tallest tree
I aspire to be the strongest, most reliable and trustworthy person in your life
Standing in your world
Being present and available in your life
One who you can look up to
Someone who you can always depend on for support and guidance
Whose branches spread and cover you
Providing a safe and comforting shelter from any difficulties you face
One who grows more every year
Continuously improving and evolving to better support and care for you
So you can see the view from here
Giving you a perspective and understanding that you may not have seen before
If life will grant me just one thing
If I could only have one thing in life
Look at you, lavishing me as if I were a king
You treat me with an overwhelming amount of love and respect
I'm sure I don't deserve this
I am humbled by the love and respect you show me
So many dreams, so many things you seem to see in me
You see so much potential and greatness in me, more than I see in myself
And that you're helping me to see
You are helping me realize my full potential
But can I really live up to, the faith I feel in you
I worry if I can truly live up to the expectations and faith you have in me
I'm gonna stand sure and strong
I will always be there, reliable and strong for you
I'll never leave, I'm rooted down
I will always be by your side, grounded and committed to our relationship
You can rest in the truth
You can always trust in the fact that I love you and will always be there for you
Of always knowing I love you
I will always love and care for you
If God will grant me this one thing
If I could only have one thing in life, let it be this
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