Lost In The Trees was known, until recently, as a folk orchestra from Chapel Hill, NC, led by composer and songwriter Ari Picker. Initially a bedroom recording project, Lost in the Trees grew from a solo effort to a full symphonic band, which sometimes numbered a dozen members. After releasing his self-titled album on Trekky Records, Ari attended the prestigious Berklee School of Music in Boston, MA, further immersing himself in the realm of classical composition. While in Boston, Ari assembled a small group of players to help him record Time Taunts Me , an EP of giant orchestral pop songs, released in 2007 on Trekky Records. The short album received some generous acclaim from national critics, but as Ari hurried to finish school, he was unable to tour in support of the music.
After finally moving back to North Carolina, Ari began writing a new album and assembling a cast of musicians from the Trekky Records Collective and the University of North Carolina Orchestra program. With a vast and supportive team behind him, Ari completed the powerful All Alone In An Empty House . The album was released in a single three-format package in September of 2008, containing a vinyl record, a CD and an MP3 download. The compositions benefited from a dedicated live backing band, complete with full string section, horn section, accordion, mandolin, glockenspiels and more.In February 2010, Lost in the Trees signed to Los Angeles based Anti- Records, which released an enhanced version of All Alone In An Empty House, reworked by acclaimed North Carolina producer Scott Solter (The Mountain Goats, Spoon, St. Vincent).
In 2012 the band released A Church That Fits Our Needs, their highly acclaimed orchestral pop/folk album. The album met with great commercial as well as critical success.
Ari Picker decided, despite the success, to make some changes, pursuing a more minimalistic and electronic approach to the new material, and changing the lineup to a foursome. The album, Past Life, was released in February of 2014 to widespread acclaim.
Song for the Painter
Lost in the Trees Lyrics
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Who lost both of her her hands
And this song is for the wanderer
Who never came home again
And for all those with broken hearts
I know what you're going through
I had a true love once
So now I like to swim
To the bottom of the ocean
And there I'll scream as loud as I can
Where there's no one I can frighten
So I'd do anything to cry
I'd do anything to cry
Let this pain fall from my eyes
And let time heal my insides
I shout out to my grandparents
Hope you find each other in heaven
I shout out to my grandparents
I hope you find each other in heaven
And to all of my friends
Sorry I left you behind
And if I ever come back home
Would you pour me a glass of wine
I'd do anything to cry
I'd do anything to cry
Let this pain fall from my eyes
Let time heal my insides
This song is for the painter
Who lost both of her her hands
And if I ever find my heart darling
I promise to come home again
The song "Song for the Painter" by Lost in the Trees is a beautiful and poignant homage to those who have lost something dear to them, whether it be loved ones, body parts or even a sense of self. The first two verses are dedicated to a painter who has lost both her hands and to a wanderer who never returned home. The chorus connects with those who have a broken heart and expresses the pain of losing a true love. The singer expresses his desire to cry and let the pain fall from his eyes, so that time may heal his insides.
In the third verse, the singer talks about diving into the ocean and screaming as loud as he can where there's no one he can frighten. This can be interpreted as a release of pent-up emotions and a way to express grief in a primal and uninhibited way. The fourth verse is a message to the singer's grandparents, who he hopes have found each other in heaven. It's a beautiful way of expressing the singer's love and hope for them, even though they are no longer alive. Finally, the last verse is a message to the singer's friends apologizing for leaving them behind and asking them to pour him a glass of wine if he ever comes back home.
Overall, the song is a beautiful and emotional journey of grief, loss and hope. The singer uses powerful imagery and metaphors to convey his message and connect with the listener on an intimate and personal level.
Line by Line Meaning
This song is for the painter
The song is dedicated to the painter who lost both of her hands.
Who never came home again
It is also for the wanderer who never returned home.
I had a true love once
The singer understands the pain of having lost a true love.
But now they've gone and left me blue
The loss of the singer's true love has left him feeling sad.
To the bottom of the ocean
The singer likes to swim and scream where no one can hear him.
Where there's no one I can frighten
He finds solace in being alone where he won't hurt anyone else.
I'd do anything to cry
The singer wishes to cry and release the pain he feels.
Let this pain fall from my eyes
He hopes to cry and let the pain leave his body.
And let time heal my insides
The singer hopes that with time, he will heal from the pain.
Hope you find each other in heaven
The singer remembers his grandparents and wishes for them to be reunited in the afterlife.
Sorry I left you behind
The singer apologizes to his friends for leaving them.
Would you pour me a glass of wine
In the future, if he returns home, he asks if they will offer him hospitality.
And if I ever find my heart darling
If the singer ever recovers from his heartbreak,
I promise to come home again
he will return home once again.
Contributed by Adam S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.