This one is Mishka Frith.… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one band called Mishka.
This one is Mishka Frith. Like his older sister, singer/songwriter Heather Nova (born Heather Frith), pop-reggae singer Mishka grew up at sea, traveling from island to island in the West Indies on his Canadian mother and Bermudian father's sailboat, where he received most of his education and listened to whatever music he could. When his parents returned to Canada, he completed school and returned to the Caribbean, eventually becoming a competitive windsurfer and representing Bermuda at international meets. In the meantime, he had also taken up songwriting, and he chanced to meet and impress Creation Records head Alan McGee with his vocal ability in late 1996; with prodding from Nova, Mishka was signed to a record contract the following year. His eponymous debut album, a mix of pop, reggae, soul, and singer/songwriter folk-rock, was released in 1999.
The other Mishka is from Ireland, currently living in America. Fronted by Lauren Norton. They have one EP - 47 Varieties Of Hindsight. Myspace: www.myspace.com/mihskamusik
One Tree
Mishka Lyrics
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Na, Na, Na, Na,
Na, Na, Na, Na, Na, Na, Na...
We are from Africa,Europe and, Asia,
North and South America And Australia,
From all the Islands, from all the Seas,
The roots and branches of one tree,
The roots and branches of one tree.
Yeah, We may have different colors of skin,
But there's one blood flowing within,
Mystic Optimistic, we are all children mystic optimistic,
we are all children.
We are from Africa, Europe and Asia,
North and South America And, Australia,
From all the Islands, from all the Seas,
The Roots and Branches of O1NE Tree, THE ROOTS AND BRANCHES OF O1NE TREE.
Different Cultures and Religions, OUT OF ONE SOURCE WE ALL ARE BREATHING. Mystic Optimistic, we are ALL CHILDREN Mystic Optimistic,we are ALL CHILDREN... ............. We are from Africa,Europe and, Asia ,North and South America And, Australia, From all the Islands,from all the Seas,the Roots and Branches of O1NE Tree, THE ROOTS AND BRANCHES OF O1NE TREE........ Like the "Rock of Ages" Like a New Born Child. I'm Like the Written Pages, Oohhh Like the call of the wild.......
Na,Na,Na,Na,Na...Na,Na,Na..Na,
Na,Na,Na,Na,Na,Na,Na......
We are from Africa,Europe and, Asia ,North and South America And Australia, From all the Islands,from all the Seas,
the Roots and Branches of O1NE Tree, THE ROOTS AND BRANCHES OF O1NE TREE. ......
.. Speak the Truth give the people Justice, For the Youth kepp up-coming
An Eye for an Eye Dem Only causing Blindness a tooth for a tooth. And we Loosing Consciousness
In Mishka's song "One Tree," he emphasizes the unity of humankind by mentioning how diverse groups of people all originate from the same source, like the branches and roots of a tree. The song mentions people from different continents and islands, with different skin colors and religions, yet they all share the same blood and breath the same air. The lyrics also express a desire for justice, especially for the younger generation, and advocate for responding to conflict through compassion and understanding rather than violence.
Furthermore, the song appears to be an ode to the beauty and power of nature. The repeated "na na na" refrain feels celebratory and almost tribal. The use of nature imagery (such as the "rock of ages" and the "call of the wild") evokes a primal connection to the earth and each other, circumventing differences in culture and language.
Line by Line Meaning
Na, Na, Na, Na, Na
Chanting to celebrate unity and togetherness
We are from Africa,Europe and, Asia,
North and South America And Australia,
From all the Islands, from all the Seas,
The roots and branches of one tree,
The roots and branches of one tree.
We come from all corners of the world, yet we are connected like the roots and branches of a single tree
Yeah, We may have different colors of skin,
But there's one blood flowing within,
Mystic Optimistic, we are all children mystic optimistic,
we are all children.
We may look different on the outside, but we are all fundamentally the same on the inside
Different Cultures and Religions,
OUT OF ONE SOURCE WE ALL ARE BREATHING.
Mystic Optimistic, we are ALL CHILDREN
Mystic Optimistic,we are ALL CHILDREN... .............
Despite our differences in culture and religion, we all share the same basic humanity and life force
Like the "Rock of Ages"
Like a New Born Child.
I'm Like the Written Pages, Oohhh Like the call of the wild.......
We are all part of a long history, from the ancient past to the present and beyond
Speak the Truth give the people Justice,
For the Youth keep upcoming
An Eye for an Eye Dem Only causing Blindness a tooth for a tooth.
And we Loosing Consciousness
We need to prioritize honesty and fairness, especially for the sake of future generations, and move away from violent cycles of revenge that lead to destruction and loss of empathy
Contributed by Elizabeth S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Matthew Dixon
This song never fails to make me feel happy. Bliss!
Caleb Burden
We are one tree...one blood, one race!, love should be our religion!
juliana vb
amazinggg, i wish everybody could listen to his songs
Derek richardson
I like where your head is at
Tanner Stafford
This song always makes me sing along
ewwitsthatoneguy
I found a Bongidae DVD w/ Mishka performing and i'm soooo glad I discovered it.
Leonarda Martello
Beautiful....
inbecilist
Why havent i found this guy earlier? He is awesome...
fartsy skateboard
2021 still kicking
Daniel Ross
This song should be played right along John Lennon's give peace a chance every year