Trees
More Like Trees Lyrics


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Depict to me in light of scenery
That I have never thought about
Not even blinked an eye throughout
Unaware of what's kept in the cupboard
Stress killed Old Mother Hubbard
You've seen what its worth to me,
We spoil
Forget humidity
Its cold
Its cold...
Intrude upon the hills of recollection
Wander amongst the trees of lacking perspective
Leaves falling far from their responsibilities
And landing exactly where all our doubts concealed
Oh the earth the only thing we know is real
That continues to heal above and below what we see
Whereas we die and experience tragedy
Lose ourselves in our dignity
Forget about responsibilities.
But we're not leaves.
We're more like trees
We're more like trees
We're more like trees
We're more like trees
We're more like trees
We're more like trees
We're More Like Trees
Depict to me in light of scenery
That I have never thought about
Not even blinked an eye throughout
Unaware of what's kept in the cupboard
Stress killed Old Mother Hubbard
You've seen what its worth to me,
We spoil
Forget humidity




Its cold
Its cold...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of More Like Trees' song "Trees" speak to the idea of perspective and perception. The first verse begins by asking the listener to imagine something new, something they've never thought about before. This calls into question the idea of a set reality, suggesting that we are limited by what we've experienced and what we know. The reference to Old Mother Hubbard being killed by stress further emphasizes the need to step back and reevaluate our priorities, as stress can lead to negative consequences like illness.


The second verse shifts to a more natural perspective, describing the trees and the leaves falling from them. The line "leaves falling far from their responsibilities" suggests a lack of intention or direction, while "landing exactly where all our doubts concealed" speaks to the idea of the unknown and unexpected. The chorus repeats the line "We're more like trees" multiple times, highlighting the importance of taking a step back and recognizing that we are a part of nature, subject to its cycles and rhythms.


Line by Line Meaning

Depict to me in light of scenery
Show me a new perspective through the art of scenery


That I have never thought about
That I never considered or pondered before


Not even blinked an eye throughout
Without ever noticing or acknowledging it


Unaware of what's kept in the cupboard
Ignorant of what's hidden within


Stress killed Old Mother Hubbard
Anxiety and worry destroy even the most nurturing aspects of our lives


You've seen what its worth to me,
You know its value to me


We spoil
We ruin or corrupt


Forget humidity
Disregard the weight of our environment and the effects it has on us


Its cold
Lacking warmth and love


Its cold...
Repeated for emphasis


Intrude upon the hills of recollection
Invade the memories and reflections of the past


Wander amongst the trees of lacking perspective
Roam in the midst of a forest lacking a clear understanding or viewpoint


Leaves falling far from their responsibilities
Foliage shedding itself from its duties


And landing exactly where all our doubts concealed
And coincidentally dropping where our uncertainties are hidden


Oh the earth the only thing we know is real
The only thing we know with certainty is the physical world and nature


That continues to heal above and below what we see
The planet constantly regenerates and balances itself, beyond our perception or recognition


Whereas we die and experience tragedy
In contrast, we as humans suffer and perish


Lose ourselves in our dignity
Sacrifice our true selves to maintain a facade of self-respect


Forget about responsibilities.
Abandon our obligations and duties


But we're not leaves.
We are not the same as foliage


We're more like trees
Rather, we are similar to trees


We're More Like Trees
Repeated for emphasis




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Chris Greenwood

nice

OneyedSon

Off to itunes then - (*L*) - !

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