Mattias Friberg (vocals, guitar)
Mathias Olden (bass)
Jens Hellgren (guitar)
Mattias Jeppsson (guitar)
Karl Arvidson (keyboards)
Marco Hildén (drums)
all the trees
Logh Lyrics
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but when i caught up one guy had become three and i could not see for all the trees
piece by piece the image cleared - no one ever made a friend around here i tried to make them see but they would not see for all the green
one night i'll fight you but not tonight
this lonely night is already lost
sad men with sadder ends, lonely nights and city lights
i thought that i could see but i could not see for all the trees
one night i'll fight you but not tonight
this lonely night is already lost
The song "All the Trees" by Logh is a melancholic reflection on a series of losses, both physical and emotional. The lyrics describe weeks of seemingly endless nighttime, in which the singer is determined to get something from a guy but instead gets robbed and hit in the knees. The loss of ability to see, figuratively and perhaps metaphorically, for "all the trees," or obstacles, results in the singer losing their shoes and running through rainy streets.
As the song progresses, the image begins to clear and the singer realizes that they will not be able to make any friends here. Despite their efforts, others refuse to see beyond the green or the obstacles in front of them. The song ends on a note of resignation with the singer accepting a lost night and the possibility of fighting only in the future.
The lyrics use the metaphor of trees and greenery to represent the obstacles or distractions that the singer faces. The use of the color green could also suggest jealousy or envy. The feelings of loneliness, sadness, and frustration are conveyed through the somber melody and the repetition of the phrase "one night I'll fight you but not tonight." The overall mood of the song is one of introspection and a sense of being lost.
Line by Line Meaning
week upon week of seamless night
A long period of time spent in perpetual darkness and emptiness.
i was going to get something off that guy
I had a plan to receive something from that person.
got robbed and hit in the knees
I was a victim of robbery and violence, causing me pain.
because i could not see for all the trees
My vision was obstructed by the trees, preventing me from identifying my attackers.
i lost my shoes, with naked feet i ran and i ran through rainy streets
I was forced to flee on foot, barefoot, through the wet streets.
but when i caught up one guy had become three
When I caught up to my attackers, their numbers had multiplied, making it more difficult for me to fight back.
and i could not see for all the trees
My view was still blocked, preventing me from identifying the attackers or assessing the situation.
piece by piece the image cleared
Gradually, with time, the situation became clearer.
no one ever made a friend around here
The environment around me was hostile and unfriendly.
i tried to make them see but they would not see for all the green
I attempted to make others aware of the harsh reality of our environment, but they were blinded by their own illusions.
one night i'll fight you but not tonight
I will stand up and fight for what is right, but not now.
this lonely night is already lost
This current moment is already wasted and beyond recovery.
sad men with sadder ends, lonely nights and city lights
A desolate and depressing existence among the bright but unfeeling backdrop of a city.
i thought that i could see but i could not see for all the trees
I believed I had a clear understanding of my situation, but it was only an illusion created by the obstructing trees.
one night i'll fight you but not tonight
I will stand up and fight for what is right, but not now.
this lonely night is already lost
This current moment is already wasted and beyond recovery.
Contributed by Elliot H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.