Evergreen
Leah Senior Lyrics
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I"d be evergreen
I never thought
I′d be evergreen
Everybody is finding their stride
I can't get to mine
I just follow the line
You know the sun just won′t shine through
Unless I like what I do
I never thought
I would be employed
If you're the general
I'm a cabin boy
And everybody is making it worse
My shoes fill with dirt
It′s you who must assert
You know the fruit you bear′s so sweet
Falling soft and gentle at my feet
You know the sun just won't shine through
Unless I like what I do
And I try something new
But I can′t help do what i do
Leah Senior's song Evergreen speaks to the experience of feeling stagnant and trapped in life, despite the outside world progressing forward. The repetition of "I never thought I'd be evergreen" emphasizes this feeling of being stuck and unchanging. The singer is struggling to find their own path and purpose, feeling like they are just following along with the crowd. They express a desire to find something that they enjoy and that allows them to shine, but they are feeling blocked and unable to do so.
The second stanza picks up on the theme of feeling stuck in a dead-end job or role. The comparison of the singer being a cabin boy to someone else's general emphasizes the power imbalance and lack of agency that they feel. They are aware of the negativity around them, as their shoes fill with dirt, but they feel powerless to change this themselves. The repetition of "you know" is a plea for validation from an outside force that they are doing something meaningful and right.
The final stanza, however, emphasizes the potential for growth and renewal. The singer acknowledges that the fruit they bear is sweet, and they are open to trying new things. Yet, they cannot help but continue down the same path that they have been on. The song ultimately speaks to the struggle of finding fulfillment and purpose in life, and the difficulties we face in breaking out of our comfort zones to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
I never thought
The singer is expressing surprise at something that has happened.
I'd be evergreen
The singer never expected to have staying power or longevity.
Everybody is finding their stride
People around the singer are figuring out how to be successful.
I can't get to mine
The singer is struggling to find their own way to success.
I just follow the line
The singer is trying to conform to the expectations of others.
You know the sun just won't shine through
The singer feels that they are not able to succeed unless they enjoy what they are doing.
Unless I like what I do
The singer is only able to be successful if they enjoy the work they are doing.
I never thought
The singer is once again expressing surprise at something that has happened.
I would be employed
The singer did not expect to be successful in their career.
If you're the general
The singer is in a low position in their career.
I'm a cabin boy
The singer is doing the grunt work in their job.
And everybody is making it worse
The people around the singer are making things more difficult for them.
My shoes fill with dirt
The singer is struggling and feeling weighed down by their job.
It's you who must assert
The singer is calling on someone else to take the lead.
You know the fruit you bear's so sweet
The singer recognizes that there are rewards for hard work.
Falling soft and gentle at my feet
The singer is describing the rewards of work that they are able to enjoy.
And I try something new
The singer is attempting to make a change.
But I can't help do what I do
The singer ultimately cannot change who they are or what they are passionate about.
Writer(s): Leah Anne Senior
Contributed by Jordyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Todd Doyle
Lyrics (they were totally wrong on Genius):
I never thought
I"d be evergreen
I never thought
I'd be evergreen
Everybody is finding their stride
I can't get to mine
I just follow the line
You know the sun just won't shine through
Unless I like what I do
I never thought
I would be employed
If you're the general
I'm a cabin boy
And everybody is making it worse
My shoes fill with dirt
It's you who must assert
You know the fruit you bear's so sweet
Falling soft and gentle at my feet
You know the sun just won't shine through
Unless I like what I do
And I try something new
But I can't help do what i do
naiara
This feels nostalgic and I don’t know why but I absolutely love it
Blinky.
Leah's music somehow calms me and has an unsettling and eerie feeling at the same time
hippiecheezburger
It’s like a woman singing something from Revolver or Magical Mystery Tour, I hope she continues with a sunny pop sound
Todd Doyle
Lyrics (they were totally wrong on Genius):
I never thought
I"d be evergreen
I never thought
I'd be evergreen
Everybody is finding their stride
I can't get to mine
I just follow the line
You know the sun just won't shine through
Unless I like what I do
I never thought
I would be employed
If you're the general
I'm a cabin boy
And everybody is making it worse
My shoes fill with dirt
It's you who must assert
You know the fruit you bear's so sweet
Falling soft and gentle at my feet
You know the sun just won't shine through
Unless I like what I do
And I try something new
But I can't help do what i do
Todd Doyle
I have the chords, too. It's pending on UG, but i can send if wanted.
Adam The Fractal
Another great single! Love what you're doing, Leah
Teague Anderson
Loving it already. Can't wait for the album.
mingpowman76
Gorgeous tune! I can't get enough of it, So summery :D
nicklassayshi
I love it. She's amazing.
BrickNick_
Beautiful!! it feels so lovely to hear this