The members are Martin "Marty" Donald (guitar), Taliesyn "Tali" White (vocals, drums), and Mark "Marky" Monnone (bass) and in 2004 they acquired Mid State Orange's guitarist Louis Richter on second guitar. In the early 90's, they met Chris Crouch, who informally 'signed them' to his record label, Candle Records. Crouch consequently began releasing their records, and they began to play the Melbourne indie circuit, most notably the Punters Club and later expanded to other Australian venues such as Sydney's The Annandale Hotel or Brisbane's the Troubadour.
Tree
Lucksmiths Lyrics
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But you know me and all I know is
Right from day one our days were numbered
But you kicked up a storm when I stole your thunder
We're twisted together, we're intertwined
You can peel us apart like orange rind
Patience is a virtue
I really didn't mean to hurt you
After all this time, after all we've been through
Good things come to those who wait
But it's getting late!
If you had no idea of what you wanted
How could I have known what you would need
And I miss you but the kiss that you planted
Has grown into a beautiful tree
The Lucksmiths’ song “Tree” consists of verses that describe the ups and downs of a relationship. The opening verse acknowledges the moments when everything seems to be going well, yet the singer knows that their relationship is not built to last. From the beginning, they knew their days together were numbered, but despite this knowledge, they continued on together. The line “You can peel us apart like orange rind” evokes a sense of the deep bond that existed between the two individuals. Although their relationship was not meant to last, they were still intertwined in a way that was not easily severed.
Throughout the song, the singer tries to make amends for the mistakes they made in the relationship, expressing regret for hurting their partner. At the same time, they also question whether their partner ever really knew what they wanted in the relationship, placing some of the blame on their partner for any misunderstandings. Despite the troubled past, the song ends on a more positive note with the image of a kiss that has grown into a beautiful tree. Through the metaphor of a tree, the singer suggests that even though their relationship had its struggles, it has still grown into something beautiful and strong.
Overall, “Tree” explores the complexities of human relationships and the ups and downs that come with them. It acknowledges the difficulties that couples face, but also hints at the potential for something beautiful to grow even from troubled beginnings.
Line by Line Meaning
Every now and then everything comes up roses
Occasionally life feels perfect and everything falls into place.
But you know me and all I know is
The singer recognizes their limitations and how little they understand.
Right from day one our days were numbered
From the beginning, there was a limit on the time they had together.
But you kicked up a storm when I stole your thunder
When the artist took attention or accomplishments away from the other person, it caused a strong reaction.
We're twisted together, we're intertwined
Their lives are closely connected and it's difficult to untangle them.
You can peel us apart like orange rind
Although they are intertwined, it is still possible to separate them as easily as peeling an orange.
Patience is a virtue
It's important to be patient and wait for things to unfold naturally.
I really didn't mean to hurt you
The artist did not intend to cause pain to the other person.
What do I have to say to convince you?
The artist is struggling to find the right words to make the other person believe them.
After all this time, after all we've been through
Despite everything they have experienced together, the other person still doubts the artist's intentions.
Good things come to those who wait
It's worth waiting for good things to happen - they will come eventually.
But it's getting late!
Time is running out and it's important to take action now.
If you had no idea of what you wanted
The singer suggests that the other person didn't know what they really wanted in the relationship.
How could I have known what you would need
The singer is acknowledging that they couldn't have predicted what the other person wanted or needed.
And I miss you but the kiss that you planted
Although they are apart, the singer still thinks about the other person and remembers a specific moment - likely a kiss.
Has grown into a beautiful tree
That small gesture has become something beautiful and meaningful to the artist, even as time passes.
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this song always makes me happy :)