Budding Trees
Medicine For The People Lyrics

In the moon of the budding trees
During springtime when new life and growth is all around us

I was gifted new eyes to see
I began to see things in a new light and with a fresh perspective

All of the shifting shape and ways you can be
I became aware of the infinite ways in which beings can change and evolve

Wake the dreams into realities
Let's turn our dreams and aspirations into things that we bring to fruition

Sunset diamonds trickle down our cheeks
The sun setting can elicit strong emotions which manifest as tears

The language of no words is how we speak
Sometimes emotions and feelings can be expressed more strongly and effectively without verbal communication

Pacha Mama spinning firelight
Mother Earth and her natural essence is all around us, evident in the flicker of a campfire

And a Little Bear singing by the fireside
A child, innocent and full of wonder, can find joy and entertainment anywhere

Out of this city with the wind on our necks, check
Leaving the hustle and bustle of the city, feeling the fresh air against our necks

That's us whistling upon your neck
We are the ones who are leaving and creating the whistling sound against your neck

Moonlit diamonds sparkle into my mouth
The moon can cast a beautiful light upon everything, even upon the inside of one's mouth

Feels like hunger and it tastes like salt
The longing to go out and explore can be similar to the feeling of hunger, and it can be bittersweet

So, tap me out and tap me into you
Help me switch my focus and energies into something more positive or productive

Heal my brain and my body too
Prayer or meditation can be helpful for emotional, mental, and physical healing

Balance my chemistry, hydrate these cells
Help me find balance from within and take care of my body's natural needs

'Cause the body talks and meditation helps
Listening to one's physical and mental needs is important, and meditation can help in achieving that

A little bit of cinnamon pours as we snoot
Small things in life can bring great joy, like the smell of cinnamon tickling one's nose

All up on my shit in the morning commute
The daily routine of commuting to work can be stressful and overwhelming

Coastal quiver on a quest through the dunes
The excitement and anticipation of exploring new places near the coast

Sandy toes and bottomless curves of the moon
The beauty of the ocean and the moon's reflection on the waves

Heavy lifting for Pele's children
The difficult work required to make dreams and aspirations a reality

Hand of the goddess soaking cliffs, keep building
Nature's hand in shaping the world and our human hand in creating things

Plate is full but appetite has dwindled
Life can be overwhelming and our desire for it may decrease with time

I feel a little sick so I keep the fire kindled
During hard times, it's important to keep a strong spirit and hold onto hope

You the pillar steadfast light of bravery
Someone who is a source of strength, courage, and guidance

And I the dimly burning candle still shaking
Someone who is still trying to find their footing and lacks the same confidence and courage

Riddled fear quiver my bones so easy
Fear can manifest strongly in the body and make one feel physically weak or vulnerable

Well, you're the guru now so visualize healing
You have the answers and knowledge to help me find peace and healing within myself

Let her go for she can no longer feed you
Sometimes it's necessary to let go of past pain and hurt in order to move forward

And many children need that mana creature
Someone else may benefit more from the energy and power that was once consumed by our past hurt

Just barely missed you I was finally ready
The timing of life can sometimes be bittersweet, as we may be ready for something but just miss the opportunity

But you are a long gone, too much heavy history
The past can be heavy and hard to carry, and can prevent us from moving forward

Let go of blame, that shit will never serve me
Holding onto resentment or blame does more harm than good and prevents growth and healing

Bless other men, investigate your mystery
Instead of holding grudges, seek to understand others and explore what makes them unique

Little spider weaves a wispy web
A small and seemingly insignificant creature can create something beautiful and intricate

And stumbling through the woods it catches to my head
Something small and unexpected can catch our attention and take us by surprise

She crawls behind my ear and whispers secrets
Small moments can lead to great insights or epiphanies

Dragonfly whizz by and sings "now teach it"
Sometimes we need a reminder or a nudge to share our newfound knowledge or wisdom

Fork on the trail, I watch you head up mauka
The journey of life is not a straight path and we may need to part ways with those we've known for a long time

I turn makai and whisper "thank you, sister"
Gratefulness for the journey, even if it may take us in different directions

Edge of the west where water touches land
The place where water meets land, a symbol of the infinite possibilities in life

You are the east with folded maps in hand
A sense of direction and purpose in life, with a plan to follow

Time to increase my frequency
The need to elevate oneself or grow spiritually

Hands of light and bodies talking
The idea that our bodies, spirits, and energies all influence each other

Gimme some of that wild fox medicine
The desire for spontaneity, wildness, or unpredictability in life

But, keep me here in this wild present tense
The challenge of balancing a desire for adventure with the importance of living in the present moment

Fully supported on new lover's chest
The comfort and stability of a new and loving relationship

Dawning adventures sparkle, "get some rest"
Looking forward to all the excitement and opportunities life has to offer, but remembering the importance of self-care and rest